Rickie Fowler hasn’t performed a golf match because the Open Championship, taking 2 1/2 months off from competitors.
Fowler — who completed the common season outdoors the highest 100 within the FedEx Cup standings — was already unlikely to make the 70-man playoffs earlier than selecting to skip the Wyndham Championship, the regular-season finale. However a part of that call may be chalked as much as a rising household. Fowler and his spouse Allison welcomed their second baby in August.
With the playoffs and a gradual September (one PGA Tour occasion plus the Presidents Cup) within the rearview, Fowler is hitting the hyperlinks once more at this week’s Sanderson Farms Championship in Jackson, Miss. He was requested Tuesday how he feels his recreation is true now.
“I imply, as rusty as I may be with the 2 little ones at residence, but it surely was undoubtedly good,” Fowler mentioned. “Like I discussed, we do not get a complete lot of downtime while you’re taking part in by full seasons. To be there sleeping in the identical mattress for an prolonged time period, no, it feels good to have that point off, form of refresh, rebuild a bit. Excited to return again out.”
Fowler additionally plans to play the Shriners Youngsters’s Open in Las Vegas and the Zozo Championship outdoors Tokyo later this month.
“I assume the final month and a half or so I’ve gotten again extra into engaged on the sport and on the brink of come right here,” he mentioned. “It was odd packing, again to life on the highway. Usually touring with the household, it made extra sense to return solo. … But it surely’ll be good, they are going to be with me for Vegas developing.”
Fowler mentioned he goals to shake off a few of that rust this week, however later clarified that that is not his solely objective.
“It was a enjoyable (match) to have the ability to add. Like I mentioned, I would not be coming right here simply to work on issues or shake off rust. I got here right here feeling like I used to be in a great place and may go play some good golf,” Fowler mentioned.
Within the second of eight occasions within the FedEx Cup Fall, the stakes are excessive for a lot of golfers on tour, although Fowler is protected from doubtlessly dropping his card. As a result of Fowler gained the Rocket Mortgage Basic in July 2023, he earned an computerized two-year exemption on tour.
“Fortunately for me, having gained final 12 months, I am protected on sure issues, however there’s undoubtedly issues for me to play for,” Fowler mentioned. “Clearly to win and put myself in a greater scenario, get myself again in a great place world ranking-wise, finally keep inside high 125, be in The Gamers (Championship). Lots to play for, however on the similar time, it isn’t life or dying.
“For me coming off that little bit of downtime and refreshed and able to go, I am trying ahead to taking part in nicely and form of constructing a bit bit higher platform than the place I used to be final 12 months and put myself in a greater place to have a bit extra pleasure, construct some momentum and confidence going into the ‘25 season.”
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