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Rickie Fowler of the United States celebrates a putt for birdie on the tenth hole during the final round of the 96th PGA Championship at Valhalla Golf Club.
Rickie Fowler achieved the rare feat of top-five finishes at all four majors this year but Sunday’s tie for third at the PGA Championship was the one that stung the most.
The 25-year-old Californian, who has triumphed just once on the PGA Tour, was hunting his first victory on golf’s biggest stage and for much of the final round at Valhalla Golf Club he was perched atop the leaderboard.
Three times over the first 10 holes he seized the outright lead before being caught by the chasing pack.
A bogey at the par-three 14th, where he missed the green badly to the right off the tee, ultimately cost him a shot at the title.
“This is probably the one that hurts the most for me with the majors this year,” Fowler told reporters after signing off with a three-under-par 68 on a rain-soaked Valhalla layout where birdies were plentiful.
“The first three (majors) were a lot of fun obviously, to be in great positions and to get great finishes. This one I felt like I could go out today and win it. I put myself in a good position.
“The back nine wasn’t what I was wanting but still, to look back on the year, it was pretty awesome through the majors and something I can be proud of.”
ILLUSTRIOUS COMPANY
Fowler, who ended up with a 14-under total of 270 to finish two strokes behind winner Rory McIlroy, finds himself in illustrious company after his consistent displays in the majors this year.
He joins Tiger Woods (2000, 2005) and Jack Nicklaus (1971, 1973) as the only players to finish in the top five at all four major ld hit their approaches into the green.
“We were cool with hitting the tee shot,” Fowler said. “Typically if it’s getting dark and they (organisers) are going to below the horn, you at least get the guys off the tee and it gives them the opportunity to play.
“We weren’t expecting the approach shots. So, however, you look at it ... It is what it is. It was a little different playing the last few holes in the dark. I was getting fairly close to calling it obviously but nice to get it (the final round) in.”
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