Rickie Fowler wins in playoff | Round 4 | Rocket Mortgage | 2023

In the final round of the 2023 Rocket Mortgage Classic, Rickie Fowler shot 4-under 68 and birdied the first playoff hole for his sixth career win on the PGA TOUR and first since the 2019 WM Phoenix Open.


The PGA TOUR heads to Detroit, Michigan, this week for the fifth installment of the Rocket Mortgage Classic at Detroit Golf Club. Last year’s champion Tony Finau returns to defend his record-setting title. Finau finished with a score of 26-under-par to break the tournament scoring record by three shots, posting just one bogey on the week. He’ll be accompanied by an in-form Rickie Fowler in the field. He’s finished inside the top-13 in his last four events, including a T5 finish at the U.S. Open, setting the U.S. Open single-round scoring record in round one. Justin Thomas will also be teeing it up this week in Detroit. He snapped back into form at the Travelers Championship after achieving his first top-10 since mid-March at the Valspar Championship. Only winner Keegan Bradley made more birdies at the Travelers, as he closed with a 64-62-67 in his final three rounds. Tom Kim will also like his chances this week after he finished T8 at the U.S. Open in Los Angeles. Turning 21 years old last week in Connecticut, he posted rounds of 64 and 65 to finish T38. The Korean debuted here last summer and matched the course record (63) on Sunday to finish solo seventh. Max Homa, Hideki Matsuyama, Collin Morikawa and Keegan Bradley will also be shooting for top spot in Detroit.


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[Skkeem]

Who didn’t want Ricky to win, happy to see him take the dub again.

[terrys]

"There's a lot more to life than winning" Family is and always be #1 in life priorities. What a great role model to live by.

[arkbama]

Fowler is definitely one of the classiest players on tour

[marketalpha]

My dad LOVED Ricky Fowler. I know he's smiling in heaven on this one. Great job Ricky.

[willy]

Ricky has played so well after the past month. He came so close in recent months. He played well enough during the PGA Championship he deserved to win. This win looked in doubt but in the end he did what he had to do coming into the 18 green in regular play and during the playoff. His iron play made the difference.

[cohenkevinloriqueen]

"There's a lot more to life than winning"

[michaelcambridge]

I loved his reaction( or lack of reaction) after the winning putt went in. He soaked it all in and seemed very, very relieved to get the win.

[DPKATown]

I remember when Rickie first started to gain popularity on the tour he got some backlash for the fits he wore on the course. Certain people were judging him as being flashy and cocky b/c of his clothes lol Rickie has always been nothing but a class act and a good person. Whether he’s got his game or he’s struggling he has always stayed true to himself. Signing autographs for fans no matter if he won or was cut. Its why we all have love for him. Couldn’t be happier for the dude!

[thomasrobinson]

"winning is great, but there's a lot more to life than that." -Rickie Fowler. Now that is what I call perspective! Congrats Rickie.

[AL-eigc]

What a great win, congrats to Fowler 🏆

[titaniumsandwedge]

With that putt, you could sense the monkey jumping off Ricky's back. There is no better champion than Ricky. I hope he wins the Open.

[calvin-]

The triple playoff was great. Loved seeing Ricky sink the 12' putt for the _win!_ 🏆

[detroiter]

I was there working as a volunteer. I saw Ricky stumble a bit on hole 14 & 15 missing makeable putts. But fortunately he birdied the 18 hole to join the playoff with Colin & Adam. Then an amazing recovery shot on playoff to setup birdie for the win.

[spomusmo]

Finally 😊 I felt his sigh of relief after he hit that last put. Congrats to Rickie it has been a long time coming.

[dazzanw]

You can tell what kind of guy Hadwin is as he’s in the background clapping for his competitor after the putt went in! Same goes for Rickie, cause like my grandpa used to say, “to get respect, you must be respectful” and while we’re here, “for every action there’s a reaction” “respect your elders” “never judge a book by its cover” the lines is which I’ve always lived my life! Cheers!

[물돌]

"Winning is great, but there's a lot more to life than that." -Rickie Fowler after winning the 2023 Rocket Morgage Classic.

[tonyfortune]

Ricky has had a long road back and I'm so happy to see him playing well and getting a win. Couldn't have happened to a better guy. Congrats Ricky

[BeeABaw]

So damn happy! Rickie is like a hybrid of Tiger and Phill. Brings the crowds and the support when he on point.

[ryeguy]

"Winnings great, but at the end of the day there's a lot more to life than that". Well said Ricky. You have a beautiful family. Always put them before yourself and the game of golf.

[georgespalding]

Great to see Ricky win again. My best friend Dave New was Ricky's first teacher about 27 years ago. I wish he could see Ricky now.