By missing the cut at the Wyndham Championship, the American golfer let slip his ticket to the PGA Tour season finale. A sad first in his career, which inspires him disappointment … and some thoughts.
Rickie Fowler will miss the FedExCup play offs for the first time in his career after 12 years on the PGA Tour. The American (32) failed to cross the cut at the Wyndham Championship taking place this week in Greensboro, NC.
Missed
Fowler (110th in the world) was expected to finish 21st or better this week to make the top 125 in the FedExCup rankings and advance to the playoffs, but he surrendered a 72 in the second round, after his initial 71, which l ‘left at +3 total at Sedgefield Country Club. Missed.
The Californian, who has played on four Ryder Cup teams and three Presidents Cup teams, said he faces a lack of confidence with his results over the past two years.
“It’s a disappointment and I wouldn’t want to be in this position. I had never been before. I’m used to being in contention, ready to go to East Lake (Tour Championship from September 2 to 5 in Atlanta, editor’s note) and have fun in the playoffs, he explained to reporters. This is not the case this year. And it’s a little kick in the ass … “
“Go home”
Although he is already on vacation – “Go home”, he said at a press conference – Fowler remains convinced of his potential and says he knows what he is capable of. His record includes five victories among the pros since 2009 and Fowler, voted rookie of the year in 2010, finished on the podium in the four major tournaments of the season: 2nd in the British Open and the US Open in 2014, 3rd in the USPGA in 2014, 2nd in the Masters in 2018.
“I was up there and played against the best players in the world, I was part of the top 5, the top 10 in the world for several years of my career.”
Fowler, who has only managed one top 10 in 24 starts this season, added that his next step will be to discuss with his staff in order to learn from this failure to get off to a good start next season. .
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