Rickie Fowler’s standing unclear forward of 3M Open tee time Thursday

Rickie Fowler’s try to bounce again from a missed reduce at The Open now hinges on his readiness for the 3M Open in Minnesota. The veteran golfer is scheduled to tee it up on Thursday morning at TPC Twin Cities, however questions on his well being linger after a mid-tournament withdrawal simply days in the past.

Fowler bowed out of the WM Phoenix Open earlier than the second spherical final week, citing sickness. He had opened with a tricky 3-over 74 and made headlines extra for his camo apparel than his efficiency. His early exit got here quietly, and the PGA Tour confirmed he wouldn’t return for Spherical 2, the place he was slated to play with Billy Horschel and Sahith Theegala.

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This wasn’t an remoted battle. Since successful the Phoenix Open in 2019, Fowler has missed the reduce or withdrawn in 4 of his final 5 appearances on the occasion.

Now, all eyes are on Minnesota, the place he’s grouped with Tony Finau and Taylor Pendrith. Fowler is scheduled to start his opening spherical at 8:29 a.m. ET, then observe with a day tee time Friday at 1:54 p.m. ET. The 3M Open is without doubt one of the closing possibilities to rack up FedEx Cup factors earlier than the playoffs start.

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Fowler, 36, has had an up-and-down season marked by bouts of sturdy play and irritating inconsistency. Although nonetheless a fan favourite and one in every of golf’s most recognizable faces, his current type and well being issues make his 3M Open standing a significant storyline.

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Whether or not he can shake off the sickness and discover momentum late within the season stays to be seen. However with the common season clock winding down, there’s little time left for misfires.

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