Golf World Reacts to Rickie Fowler’s First Win in More Than Four Years

Justin Thomas, Smylie Kaufman and others reacted to Fowler’s breakthrough win at the Rocket Mortgage Classic.

While Rickie Fowler let out a sigh of relief on the 18th green at Detroit Golf Club, the entire golf community unleashed a collective roar. 

One of the most beloved players on the PGA Tour, Fowler had finally ended his four-year long winless drought with a birdie on the first sudden-death playoff hole at the Rocket Mortgage Classic. 

Fans surrounding the green made their support for Fowler known, but so did those who weren’t present on Sunday in Michigan. 

Justin Thomas—one of Fowler’s closest friends—was perhaps the first PGA Tour player to acknowledge the Oklahoma State product’s long-awaited win via social media. 

Thomas missed the cut by five shots on Friday, but he still tuned in to watch Fowler clinch his sixth PGA Tour victory. 

The only predicament was that Thomas, along with the rest of the golf world, had to watch the final round on streaming platforms rather than cable TV due to weather shifting the broadcast schedule. 

I can’t get over I actually had to watch the end of that golf streamed on my phone but dammit I’m sure glad I did!!!!! So pumped for @RickieFowler right now. Lfg brother!!!!

— Justin Thomas (@JustinThomas34) July 2, 2023

In addition to Thomas, several other PGA Tour players took to Twitter to congratulate Fowler on the breakthrough victory. 

Golf media members and fans naturally joined in, giving Fowler the social media attention that he very much deserves. 

THAT’S MY CARTNER!!! 🏆 LFG @RickieFowler pic.twitter.com/UFXR6G0PXL

— Smylie Kaufman (@SmylieKaufman10) July 2, 2023

Congratulations @RickieFowler. I know a lot of hard work has gone into your game and it’s great to see you back in the winners circle. Enjoy. GP. https://t.co/mJd7vkgwYo

— GARY PLAYER (@garyplayer) July 2, 2023

Just heard the news that @RickieFowler won the @RocketClassic! Happy for him. He could have easily packed it and been satisfied with his career but he worked his ass off to get back to where he belongs in this game! Kudos my friend! 👊👊👏👏

— Billy Horschel (@BillyHo_Golf) July 2, 2023

10/10 reaction.

The big exhale, Hadwin clapping in the background, the grown men in orange. The game of golf is better when Rickie Fowler is winning. pic.twitter.com/nuk3iJXUaT

— Patrick McDonald (@pmcdonaldCBS) July 2, 2023

He always looks poised but when @RickieFowler was struggling it was taking a mental and emotional toll on him. He kept fighting and today that hard work paid off. Congratulations Rickie! pic.twitter.com/zsYsdv5qOl

— Todd Lewis (@ToddLewisGC) July 2, 2023

What a comeback story for Rickie. An even better winning reaction. pic.twitter.com/RMunl9LJZA

— Ryan Lavner (@RyanLavnerGC) July 2, 2023

So much to enjoy about this video — Fowler’s reaction, Hadwin’s reaction, grown men in full orange, dude flinging his baby in the air…

Golf loves you, Rickie ❤️

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— Alex Perry (@byAlexPerry) July 2, 2023

Lost his game. New baby at home. Tons of money in the bank. He could have just packed it in & lived an amazing life out of the spotlight. A lot of people probably would have. But he tore it down to the studs & rebuilt. So cool. Congrats, @RickieFowler. Inspiring af.

— Harry Arnett (@harryarnett) July 2, 2023

Rickie is the guy always willing to stick around and congratulate other winners. Today is his day. 🏆 https://t.co/UYlYS9ztJD

— Matt Ginella (@MattGinella) July 2, 2023

Rickie has worked so hard over the last 4 years, 4 months and 29 days. Tough times has made him into a better player with great perspective. Rickie told me yesterday that even if today didn’t work out that he’d be fine because he’s been through worse. Fowler quickly followed that… https://t.co/FO7NLDj2Qi

— Amanda Balionis (@Amanda_Balionis) July 2, 2023

Go on @RickieFowler
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— Thomas Bjørn (@thomasbjorngolf) July 2, 2023