The Grant Thornton Invitational greens in Florida saw its first ace. On the sun-drenched course of Tiburón Golf Club, Lexi Thompson and Rickie Fowler‘s performance stopped the show. The second round’s Foursomes play became the stage for the pair’s golfing brilliance and gained them roaring applause from the players and the spectators alike. 

After the performance, as the golfers took the dice to answer some questions, Fowler’s remarks on the difference between men’s and women’s golf and his praise of Thompson’s relatable play stirred the waves. Here’s a detailed look at the golfer’s divulging view on long hitters and the stark differences between the divisions.

Rickie Fowler delves into the contrasts between golf divisions

In a press conference after the game, Lexi Thompson and Rickie Fowler answered some questions related to their game, outfits, and pairing. A question posed to Fowler asked him about the difference between the golf divisions and what an average male player can learn from watching the LPGA. 

Fowler started by saying that observing the longer hitters on the PGA TOUR may be inspiring, and the speeds and distances they achieve may not be attainable for most golfers. “I mean, it’s kind of crazy speeds.”

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He further bought in Thompson’s game and added, “I think the game that Lexi plays out there, her being one of the longer of the girls is something that is a little bit more attainable for the average male golfer.” He claimed that Thompson “pounds” it, and that’s reflected in the stats. “It’s still impressive to watch,” Fowler remarked. Irrespective of the differences in speeds between the men’s and women’s games, the player encouraged golf fans to appreciate and draw inspiration from the skillsets displayed in both realms.

Fowler’s claims about Thompson have been rightfully proven by the golfer times on the course—her ace on the maiden tourney being the live testament. 

Lexi Thompson becomes a part of the Grant Thornton Invitational history

In the sun-kissed greens of Florida, Lexi Thompson drew a picture of a blooming brilliance. The golfer unleashed a 7-iron symphony from 155 yards at the par-3 16th. A roar of cheers echoed as the ball pirouetted to perfection, carving not just the tournament’s inaugural ace but also marking Thompson’s celebrated 11th career hole-in-one.

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Unfazed by an initial dance of restraint, Thompson and Fowler, waltzed back with stability. Their collaboration on the greens banked in a 4-under 68, painting a picture that placed them at T4, a lyrical 16 under for the event. The final stage now awaits in the cadence of the Modified Four-Ball format, promising a grand climax to their performance.

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