Rickie Fowler back in contention after 6-under 64 at Charles Schwab Challenge

Rickie Fowler fired a 6-under 64 in the second round of the Charles Schwab Challenge at Colonial Country Club. He's currently in a tie for fourth place at 6 under par, putting him in contention heading into the weekend.

This is an unfamiliar situation for Fowler in 2025. Through 11 starts, the American has recorded only two top-20 finishes and none better than T15. He did fire a 7-under 63 in the first round of the Truist Championship a few weeks ago, but he shot just 1 under over the next three rounds to fall eight shots behind champion Sepp Straka. 

Friday's 64 was a great sign of improvement for Fowler, who's struggled with his iron play and putting all season. The 36-year-old currently ranks fifth in the Charles Schwab Challenge field in strokes gained on approach (2.362) and sixth in strokes gained from putting (2.110) in the second round. He hit 11-of-14 fairways, 16-of-18 greens in regulation and made more than 88 feet of putts on Friday.