The golf community buzzed with anticipation as Zach Johnson announced his captain’s choices for the U.S. Ryder Cup team recently. There’s a whirlwind of debates on the suitability of the chosen players and their potential to rise to the occasion. Yet, being selected is a distinguished honor, and for 34-year-old Rickie Fowler, it’s no different.

Moving closer to his dream of seizing the cup, Rickie Fowler posted a deeply touching message on social media that left many fans empathetic, sharing his memory of the tragic 9/11 attacks.

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Rickie Fowler shares a touching post ahead of the Ryder Cup

As Rickie Fowler prepares for the Ryder Cup, scheduled from September 29 to October 1 at the Marco Simone Golf & Country Club, he took a moment to reflect on a significant date. Fowler shared a touching post on social media, where he revealed his presence in New York with the caption, “First time spending 9/11 in NYC.”

The 9/11 incident in New York has lost and altered several lives and had lasting wounds on people all around the globe. As the world looked on in disbelief, the horrors of that moment transformed a myriad of lives irrevocably. Even after years, the reverberations of that tragic day are felt deeply by many.

In the post, Fowler shared his personal memory by stating, “I remember exactly where I was and what I was doing that morning about to leave for school.”

Such personal recollections remind us that behind the large-scale global impact, there are countless individual stories and memories, each echoing the shock and sorrow of that day. This makes it relatable to so many people who faced the horror of this drastic event.

Fowler is ready for the patriotic showdown

Rickie Fowler poignantly reflected on the lasting impact of that fateful day, concluding with, “still at a loss for words after 22 years.” His sentiment captures the deep, enduring sorrow many still feel. In this post, Fowler was accompanied by Justin Thomas, his Ryder Cup teammate.

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Fowler is undeterred and ready to step up to the plate, even amidst discussions surrounding the captain’s selection. Every move and every stroke he takes in the forthcoming game is a testament to his dedication to his country.

As we all watch with bated breath, the future remains unpredictable. Only time will truly unveil what the next chapters in Fowler’s journey will look like.

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