Rickie Fowler
USA · Age 36
#35
World Ranking
58.5
Avg DFS Points
3.5%
Win Rate
76%
Cut Rate
Player Overview
Rickie Fowler is one of the most popular and recognizable figures in professional golf, known for his colorful attire and engaging personality. The Oklahoma State product has been a PGA Tour fixture since 2010, with multiple victories and a devoted fan following that few players can match. Fowler's game is well-rounded without any elite weapon — he drives the ball adequately, approaches consistently, and putts well enough to compete most weeks. His career resurgence in 2023, highlighted by a victory at the Rocket Mortgage Classic and a near-miss at the U.S. Open, reminded the golf world of his talent. In DFS, Fowler profiles as a mid-to-low tier option whose popularity can inflate his ownership, making him a better fade than play in many weeks.
Strokes Gained Profile
Rickie Fowler's strokes gained breakdown shows where they gain or lose strokes relative to the PGA Tour field average. Positive values indicate above-average performance in that category.
Recent Tournament Results
| Tournament | Finish |
|---|---|
| Rocket Mortgage Classic | 1st |
| THE PLAYERS Championship | T32 |
| Arnold Palmer Invitational | T25 |
| WM Phoenix Open | T18 |
| U.S. Open | T3 |
Best Course Fits
Courses where Rickie Fowler's strokes gained profile aligns best with the demands of the venue, based on BirdieVantage's course-fit model.
Worst Course Fits
Courses where Rickie Fowler's skill profile is a poor match, suggesting they may underperform relative to salary in DFS.
DFS Strategy Tips for Rickie Fowler
Fowler's DFS value is often limited by inflated ownership driven by his popularity rather than his performance.
His best DFS weeks tend to come at courses he knows well. Strong course history is a key indicator for Fowler plays.
His 76% cut rate makes him a risky cash game option. He's better suited as an occasional GPP dart throw when underpriced.
Fade Fowler in majors where his ownership will be disproportionately high relative to his probability of contending.
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