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There was a commonly held theory last year relating to Rickie Fowler’s arrival as the man best placed to challenge Rory McIlroy. The fact this represented something of a cross-Atlantic battle merely added to the accepted, exciting narrative. There is, however, one difference between them. It is a crucial one, relating to the ability to turn promise and consistency into tangible reward at the top level. Statistics highlight a Rory and Rickie rivalry as a false one. McIlroy has won 16 times as a professional, including four major championships. Fowler has two professional successes to his name, one on the PGA Tour – and that arrived almost three years ago.
If this appears a harsh critique, it points towards the one motivation Fowler should have this year and starting on such a prominent platform as the Masters from Thursday week. Every other aspect of his game has improved since work begin with the renowned coach Butch Harmon and Fowler has battled fiercely with McIlroy on the big stage. Last year, remarkably, Fowler’s worst position in a major – the Masters – was a tie for fifth.
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