Usually when there is discussion about Fowler, there is also speculation that he doesn't win more because he is having too much fun making money and enjoying his celebrity. If that is true, then the meaning behind Faldo's comment is what Fowler needs to learn if he wants to win majors.

If he just doesn't win more because he can't deal with pressure or just has bad luck then it's different. But I think Faldo was trying to imply that Ricky has everything else but a strong motivation to drive him. Maybe Ricky doesn't care, and that's just fine too. He's already made enough money and earned enough good will for his name to live quite luxuriously for the rest of his life.

I thought it was a little bit funny ... and not a putdown. 😐 Ricky is in a lot of commercials. And they air frequently.
I didn't read into it any more than that. It's not like he said "he'll have more time doing what he's actually good at".

I'm a Rickie Fowler fan. What Faldo said has some truth to it, even though it was tactless. Butch Harmon called out Rickie awhile back (paraphrasing) asking him if he wanted to be a pro golfer or a Kardashian.

I hope Rickie can find his way back. Just goes to show golfers at all levels are the same. We all find ourselves in the lost and found area at times. Speith was in there a long time. Seems to have found something. Hope Rickie does as well.

Sir Dildo is paid to say things, and this kind of notoriety is good for him in a Patrick Reed sort of way. Johnny Miller style.

Regarding Ricky, to me he just seems like he's happy being a rich pro golfer. Not everyone on tour is driven to win majors. Maybe skipping the Masters and shooting more commercials is OK with Fowler. He can laugh at Nick all the way to the bank.

Right now it's swing related....he's been struggling for some time now, it's.been well documented. When he was winning/on the leaderboard regularly yet not sealing the deal, as well as not living up to potential in the majors this would have been a fair criticism. Right now it seems to be in poor spirit and kicking a guy while his swing is down.

The other thing is he (RF) seems like a decent guy and has a lot going for him (outside of golf). IMO a good head on his shoulder and will be just fine! Pretty boys endure a lot of envy (hate)!

Last but not least.....golf can be a gentlemen's sport, but Sir Twat is certainly not living up to that motto!

Edit-after reading thru the link,.not much that Faldo tweeted was too out of line..."6 commercials" yeah what's the point, he's being antagonistic. But not much to see!

Keegan Bradley = 4 wins (1 major), ranked 152nd in the world, career earnings of $26 million.
Rickie Fowler = 5 wins (The Players Championship), ranked 65th in the world, career earnings of $39 million.

I don't know about anyone else, and no disrespect to Keegan, but I'd take Fowler's career over Keegan's in a heartbeat, despite the lack of a major tournament win.

Some of the old timers (Faldo) are probably just chippy because they weren't competing for nowhere near the purses the players today play for. And it's understandable, the instant-millionaire purses have definitely put a ceiling on some players' motivation and focus.

But had Faldo been competing for the amount of money back in his prime that these guys today are playing for, who's to say that his career wouldn't be that much different than Rickie's?

CH3 has made quite a nice life for himself by simply making cuts and keeping his card, $40 million in career earnings. Three wins, best finish in a major was T10 at Augusta over 18 years ago.

Perspective is never a bad thing.


    PA-PLAYA Perspective is never a bad thing.

    It's quite possible he's thinking the multiple majors ship has sailed, so may as well set himself up off the course.
    Sergio was the same deal. Play for the sake of playing and whatever happens, happens.
    Fowler is not thrilled of course, but I don't see him tossing clubs yet.

        PA-PLAYA Keegan Bradley
        Rickie Fowler

        If you had Jordan's name in there it would have fit my reply also.....marriage. They all were on top of their games, and then along came...........marriage. It's happened to a lot of them, it will happen to more of them. Yes, they were most likely living together long before the weddings, but we know that is a different bird.
        They all rebound, it just takes time. Keegan was total crap for a couple years, then all of a sudden he was getting high finishes again. Look at Jordan right now. Rickie will come around, but he's still about a year away from the pattern of the others. There will be others this will happen to.....keep an eye on Justin, and with his temperament, it could well ruin his marriage also, when it happens after his wedding. jmo

            Spuzz

            I agree.

            The pandemic has certainly not helped. I'm guessing Rickie isn't the type to make excuses, but 2020 is an anomaly in that respect for a lot of pro athletes. Golf is different obviously in that it requires an incredible amount of focus. Hard to focus with all of the adjustments and modifications that had to be implemented due to the circumstances.

            I don't think it necessarily detracts from those who overcame these things and won, but it certainly has to be figured in with those who have struggled over the past year. I think many of us will appreciate this especially with March Madness coming up in a few weeks. These are unprecedented times in every way almost.

            I would be surprised to see Fowler throwing a club. Then again, maybe a little kick in his own ass might be what he needs to get his mojo back. He's just really never been the type to reveal that degree of frustration like a lot of other golfers.


              Par4QC

              Yeah definitely. And especially when there are children/family things suddenly competing for time and attention. Good point.

                johnnydoom lol, I just now got an email from Cobra!! Made me look. The cavity-back Tours are 'only' $1399 in the copper....they all come in the copper now. Only 100 higher than non copper. Jump!! 😁

                  Who knows. Only Rickie. It depends on how the PGA Tour golfer views his role/job.

                  Bruce Lietzke, when asked why he didn't play in certain Majors, always said that he was out as a
                  professional golfer to make a living for his family. Period. No grand delusions. He won enough with a simple swing.

                    Eguller But with Rickie missing cuts, there is no making a living from playing. If it were not for the sponsors, how many of these 'kids' would still be around? (and I realize they make enough off 1 win to sustain life for many, many years)

                        Par4QC But with Rickie missing cuts, there is no making a living from playing.

                        How true. But, looks like for the vast majority, the real $$$ is off the course. Like Arnie.