Rickie Fowler’s untucked shirt may have just broke the style-o-meter

Ricky Fowler is at it again.  New year, same trendsetter and always pushing the envelope.

From the guy that brought us the flat bill, surfer locks, hipster stache, Sunday orange, high tops, joggers, and visible tattoos, Fowler is challenging golf’s old traditions yet again with a button down, untucked Hawaiian shirt.

At first glance, he could’ve been mistaken for a tourist who just walked out of the nearest beachside bar, but he only needed to roll one putt to know who that silky smooth putting stroke belonged to.

Fowler’s opening round getup in the 2018 Sentry Tournament of Champions was part of Puma Golf’s new Aloha Collection, which pays tribute to Fowler’s Japanese heritage by taking traditional Japanese designs and blending them with a new spin on classic Hawaiian style.

And Captain Comfortable certainly didn’t let the extra media attention affect his play.  Fowler carded a smooth 4-under 69 at the Plantation Course in Kapalua, currently tied for 4th.

Love his style or hate it, its hard to argue with his results, not only on the course, but off as well!

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It begs the question:  Could this man get any more popular?

And then you remember, he hasn’t even won a major yet.

But Augusta is right around the corner and  Mr. Cool will be a top choice.

 

 

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A Tiger is Lurking yet Again

Today is an exciting day in the golf world.  Because today is filled with anticipation.

Your head only has to hit the pillow one more time before the greatest golfer (by far) this generation has ever seen, tees it up again in a professional tournament after a long, uncertain hiatus.

And considering where Tiger Woods was with his injured back following multiple surgeries, it was difficult for even the most loyal fans to maintain faith in his comeback.  Especially after reports of him having a difficult time standing for extended periods, let alone swinging a golf club.

And anyone who has had back trouble knew that it was possible that Tiger’s ride just might be over with his sunset setting far too soon.

But the curtain hasn’t closed just yet.  The Big Cat is back and swinging “pain free.”

So feel free to get excited!

Tiger played a pain-free practice round today at the site of this week’s Hero World Challenge. “The fact that I don’t have any pain in my lower back…it’s just remarkable,” Woods said.More details: http://glfdig.st/fdSgnfH (🎥: Instagram/TGRLiveEvents)

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The fact that I don’t have any pain in my lower back…it’s just remarkable,” Woods said.

Tomorrow, Tiger will tee it up in the Hero World Challenge with many of the top players in the game, some of whom were in diapers when Tiger made his PGA Tour debut.

And what do these young stars think of his game?

When Rickie Fowler was asked after a practice round at The Medalist whether or not Tiger was hitting it by him, Rickie said, “Oh yeah. Way by.

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