Rickie Fowler Finds His Rhythm Early at The Open 2025
It’s always exciting when a fan-favorite like Rickie Fowler shows up on a major championship leaderboard—and that’s exactly what happened on day one of The Open 2025 at Royal Portrush. Fowler, a former Oklahoma State Cowboy and veteran of links golf, fired a solid 2-under 69 in tough, blustery Northern Ireland conditions to place himself in a tie for 10th after the opening round. He now sits just two shots off a crowded five-way tie at the top, with Harris English, Matthew Fitzpatrick, Haotong Li, Jacob Skov Olesen, and Christian Bezuidenhout all posting rounds of 67.
Fowler’s round had the kind of resilience and spark we’ve come to admire over the years. After a bogey at the third hole, he bounced back beautifully with birdies on holes 4, 5, and 6. That momentum carried him to the turn at 2-under, matching Sergio Garcia at that point and reminding golf fans that he’s still a dangerous presence on the biggest stages. Considering the wind picked up and rain made conditions even more demanding in the afternoon, Fowler’s ability to stay composed and capitalize on scoring opportunities stood out.
This performance shouldn't come as a surprise to those who’ve followed his career closely. Rickie has always shown a knack for adapting to links golf, and Royal Portrush in particular has been good to him. Back in 2019, he finished tied for sixth here. And overall, he’s earned four top-15 finishes at The Open, including that memorable runner-up in 2014.
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What’s especially encouraging is how comfortable Fowler looked out there. After his round, he told reporters, “I love playing over here. It’s a style of golf I love to play. I know I can compete in any style of golf, but especially this.” You could sense the joy in his voice—this wasn’t just another round; it was an environment he thrives in. And he knows how quickly fortunes can turn in a major, adding, “It’s nice to get off to a solid start, because you can take yourself out of the tournament pretty quickly with a poor round.”
Fowler’s spot in this tournament came off the back of a top-10 finish at the Memorial Tournament, earning him his 13th Open appearance and second in a row. If Thursday is any indication, he’s ready to make this one count.
As the tournament continues, fans and commentators alike will be watching to see if Fowler can keep this rhythm going. He tees off for Round 2 at 1:08 a.m. Central Time, and there’s a quiet confidence about him. He’s been here before, he knows the terrain, and more importantly, he looks ready to write another compelling chapter in his Open Championship story.
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