Every athlete has that one person in their life who has helped them shape the kind of sportsperson they are. And in moments of sheer success and happiness, it is absolutely necessary to give such important people their long-due praise. Rickie Fowler wrote history at the highly coveted US Open during the first round, and he has someone extremely special and influential to thank for it.

He spoke highly of one of the most celebrated and eminent golf instructors in the fraternity. According to the golfer, it is because of him that he was able to create history in Los Angeles! 

Rickie Fowler accredits his very special mentor 

One of the most coveted golf tournaments has finally begun in Los Angeles. Yesterday marked the first day of the $20 million tournament, and it was nothing less than magnificent. After Fowler achieved his stellar career feat, he had his instructor think about it.

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In the press conference after his remarkable first round, the golfer was asked about the impact that Harmon Butch has had on him as a person and as a golfer. The 34-year-old could not help but bestow praise on the renowned golf instructor. He said that it’s immensely pleasant to have him motivate you in your corner. Fowler regarded him not just as his golf coach but as his “life coach” as well.

He said that Butch can get both technical and mechanical help from you as per the requirement. Fowler shared that one of the best pieces of advice that Butch has shared with him is to keep it simple and just play good golf in tough times. 

Butch has been regarded as one of the most renowned mentors. He has helped many world-class golfers such as Phil Mickelson, Tiger Woods, and John Daly to unleash their best athletes. Explaining the role Butch has played in the various golfers’ lives, Fowler said, “He’s coached so many guys to reach, I would say, their potential.”

 The 34-year-old also spoke about his former coach, Tillery, and said that he also helped him learn a lot of things, but it just wasn’t the “right fit.” He said that it was because of the 79-year-old’s guidance and motivation that he was able to make history at the US Open.

Fowler plays the historic first round at the 123rd US Open 

For the first time in the tournament’s history, the lowest score of 8 under 62 was carded on the scoreboard during the opening round. Although his record-making score was only on the chart for 22 minutes, his fellow golfer Xander Schauffele became the second golfer in history to put the lowest-ever opening-round score. Twenty-two minutes does not seem like a very huge chunk of time, but it was certainly enough for the PGA Tour pro, Schauffele to re-write history. 

Fowler had shot 10 birdies and 2 bogeys during the first round and Schauffele had shot 8 birdies. As a result of their remarkable performances, the golfers tied for the top after the first round was concluded. 

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