Rickie Fowler News Emerges Ahead of The Open Championship

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Sahil Goswami | Last updated Jul 8, 2025 7:42 AM ET

Rickie Fowler just delivered a clutch performance at the John Deere Classic and it’s earned him a golden ticket. A T18 finish locked in his spot for The Open Championship at Royal Portrush, and the timing couldn’t be better for the 35-year-old golfer looking to turn a corner in his season.

Fowler, who chose to play the Deere over the Genesis Scottish Open, admitted earlier this week that his schedule was wide open depending on how things unfolded. “Play potentially 3M and/or Wyndham,” he said. But now, The Open is officially next on his calendar and a strong showing at Portrush might just solve a lot of problems for the former Honda Classic champ.

It’s been 608 days since Fowler last hoisted a trophy on the PGA Tour back in July 2023 at the Rocket Mortgage Classic. His form at times has been up and down, but there have been glimpses of vintage Rickie, especially at the Cognizant Classic earlier this year. Competing in his hometown event in Palm Beach Gardens, Fowler birdied the 13th to briefly tie for the lead at 14-under, proving he’s still a threat when he gets hot.

Now, it’s on to Northern Ireland.

Next up: @TheOpen

Rickie stated early this week he played the Deere and opted to skip the Scottish to “play potentially 3M and/or Wyndham.” He will certainly play if he has to… and it’s looking like one of those events if not both might be needed.

A good week at Portrush… pic.twitter.com/WH70qVbeXc
— Rickie Fowler Tracker (@Rickie_Tracker) July 7, 2025

The Open Championship returns to Royal Portrush from July 17–20, bringing the final major of the year to one of the most dramatic courses in the world. With golf’s elite gathering overseas, Fowler heads to Portrush not just with momentum but a point to prove.

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

He’s played in 12 Open Championships and has three top-10 finishes, including a runner-up in 2014. With another opportunity knocking, Fowler will be hoping his return to links golf brings back the magic.

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

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