Ten months ago, Rickie Fowler sat at No. 128 in the Official World Golf Rankings (OWGR). Steady performances this season have lifted him to No. 65, offering some much-needed breathing room after a prolonged slump.

Rickie Fowler is fighting for the lead at the 2026 RBC Heritage, thanks in part to a bizarre backward lefty shot he hit in Round 1. The post Rickie Fowler hits wild backward-lefty shot; eyes RBC Heritage lead appeared first on Golf.

This moment was captured, posted, and instantly viral. For some, it felt out of character since Rickie Fowler has always displayed a calm demeanor. However, a similar pattern followed a few months later. In June, at the 2025 Travelers Championship, Fowler found himself in another subtle but sharp confrontation with a fan.

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Both Fowler and Fleetwood made significant gear changes at the RBC Heritage, while a number of notable names also opted for equipment swaps at Hilton Head Island