Rickie Fowler has withdrawn from the WM Phoenix Open prior to his second-round tee time.
Fowler was arguably the most talked about player during the first round of the WM Phoenix Open at TPC Scottsdale on Thursday. Unfortunately for Fowler, it wasn't for his strong play. The former champion of the event stumbled to an opening round 74 (+3), 10 shots off the lead.
Thoughts on Rickie Fowler's first-round fit at the WM Phoenix Open? 👀
— Golf Channel (@GolfChannel) February 6, 2025
📸 @SmylieKaufman10 pic.twitter.com/oUzNK6EXI7
Although the scorecard was nothing special, the outfit certainly was. Fowler wore both a camouflage shirt and pants along with his signature shades.
The outrageous garb led to countless jokes on social media.
I think that’s @RickieFowler…..not sure though…😂 pic.twitter.com/LZz0gTJkWC
— Trevor Immelman (@TrevorImmelman) February 6, 2025
Nothing to see here… pic.twitter.com/jfjqSqUOkK
— Rickie Fowler Tracker (@Rickie_Tracker) February 7, 2025
TPC Scottsdale has been one of Fowler's tracks over the year and he won the event in 2019.
The Friday broadcast cited an illness for the 36-year-old as his reason from withdrawing and it may explain the poor round on Thursday, adding that he had a 103-degree fever and flu-like symptoms.
🚨 Broadcast reporting Rickie has a 103° Fever with a head ache and body aches.
— Rickie Fowler Tracker (@Rickie_Tracker) February 7, 2025
Rest up Rick! Hopefully he’ll be able to go for Torrey next week.
This article was originally published on www.si.com as Rickie Fowler Goes From Camouflaged to Fully Disappeared.
