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PGA Tour Makes Major Rickie Fowler Announcement This Weekend

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Sahil Goswami | Last updated Jun 2, 2025 7:30 AM ET

Rickie Fowler just made a massive statement at the Memorial Tournament. With a tie for 7th place and a 1-under score (69-73), Fowler not only secured his best finish of the season but also earned a coveted spot in the 153rd Open Championship at Royal Portrush. Before this weekend, he hadn’t cracked the top 10 in 2025 and had dropped outside the top 100 in the Official World Golf Rankings. But thanks to a sponsor’s invite and a strong showing, Fowler made the most of the opportunity.

The big announcement came Sunday, Fowler officially punched his ticket to The Open Championship. His top-10 finish at Muirfield Village made him the highest finisher not already exempt, sealing his spot in the prestigious tournament.

“This week still could have been a lot better, but definite positive is going over to Portrush,” Fowler shared per Newsweek. “That’s one I’ve wanted on the schedule… links golf’s my favorite.”

What makes this moment even more special? The Fowlers are going to Royal Portrush together! Rickie swapped his usual Sunday orange for a yellow outfit to support the Play Yellow for Kids initiative started by Jack and Barbara Nicklaus. After the round, he celebrated with his family, visibly thrilled about the opportunity ahead.

The Fowlers are going to Royal Portrush!

A top 10 for @RickieFowler this week earned him a spot in The Open Championship. pic.twitter.com/fFvXOxU64c
— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) June 1, 2025

While this is a huge win, Fowler’s work isn’t done yet. He now faces a 36-hole U.S. Open qualifier on Monday. But with three top-16 finishes in his last four starts, the momentum is on his side.

The PGA Tour’s announcement of Fowler’s qualification to The Open marks a turning point. After a tough 2024, Rickie’s resurgence is real, and the fans couldn’t be more excited to see him back in the major spotlight.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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