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Rickie Fowler, a fan-favorite and four-time PGA Tour champion, has unfortunately withdrawn from the highly anticipated WM Phoenix Open due to an undisclosed illness.
This news is a significant setback for the tournament, renowned as one of the most exciting events on the PGA Tour. Fowler was set to tee off alongside world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler and defending champion Sahith Theegala in what promised to be an electrifying opening round on Thursday.
In recent months, Fowler has faced challenges with his game, missing the cut in five of his last six outings. His current ranking stands at 135th in the world—a stark contrast to his career-high position of fifth back in 2016.
Despite these hurdles, Fowler continues to captivate fans as one of golf’s most beloved figures. With four PGA Tour victories under his belt—including a memorable win at the 2015 Players Championship—he has also proudly represented Team USA in both the Ryder Cup and Presidents Cup