Rickie Fowler has captured the hearts of fans around the world with his remarkable performance at the US Open. The third major of the year is in full swing at the Los Angeles Country Club North Course and Fowler is having a whale of a time.

After the third round, leading the pack are Fowler and Wyndham Clark who share the top spot at 10-under par. Fowler shot a record 8-under 62 on the very first of the tournament itself to ensure, in a way, that he will stay in the title hunt right to the very end.

It’s not just his exceptional play that has endeared him to the fans; it’s his genuine and authentic nature that makes him a fan favourite. One fan couldn’t help but express his admiration for the golfer on social media platform Instagram. “It’s impossible not to cheer for him!’.

The magic of Rickie Fowler

It’s common knowledge that Fowler appreciates loud cheers as, in his own words, it helps him perform better. Fowler owes fans a lot for his good show in Los Angeles. Ahead of the third round, the American golfer said: “The fans have been great here. I feel like especially yesterday as the round went on, just kind of more and more energy with — as I continued to go more and more under par.”

Despite Winning 0 Events in 3 years, Rickie Fowler Moments From 123rd US Open Proves Why He Still is the Heartthrob of the Golf World

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Rickie Fowler’s undeniable charm works miracles too. Fans are drawn to his down-to-earth personality and his unwavering commitment to staying true to himself. Fowler’s popularity has not waned a bit all these years, and he, to his credit, has often expressed his gratitude towards his fans.

Rickie Fowler’s authenticity and unplanned influence on fans

After the second round that saw him score a two-under-par 68, Fowler was asked about his popularity with fans and what they liked about him. In response, Fowler humbly expressed his uncertainty, saying, “I wish there was an exact answer. I’m not sure.”

However, he quickly followed up with a heartfelt statement that resonated with many of his supporters. He said, “I never planned to have kids want to look up to me or follow me or anything like that. I feel like I’ve always been myself, and I don’t try to be different or pretend to be someone else.”

Fowler, who is yet to win his first major, continued: “I do feel like kids or the youth are very good judges of character, so I’m going to take that as a compliment that a lot of kids do look up to me.”

Do you think Fowler can go on to break the jinx and win his first major here at Los Angeles? Do drop your comments down below.

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