Watch: Rickie Fowler snaps at fan who didn't silence phone

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Watch: Rickie Fowler snaps at fan for failing to silence phone at Players Championship

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Grey Papke | Last updated 3/16/24

Rickie Fowler lost his temper with one fan while teeing off at The Players Championship on Saturday.

Immediately after his tee shot on the 16th hole, Fowler confronted someone in the gallery. The individual apparently did not silence their phone prior to Fowler’s tee shot, even though Ricky Romano, Fowler’s caddie, had warned them several times.

Here’s video of incident at the 16th tee box. Romano told the same guy moments before to put his phone on silent multiple times.. he didn’t. Rickie was not a fan of him. pic.twitter.com/Vovx1RlM3X

— Rickie Fowler Tracker (@Rickie_Tracker) March 16, 2024

Fowler could be seen pointing directly at the individual while saying, “You! What are you doing?”

Fowler is not known for his temper. We have even seen him openly shrug at hecklers in the past. The fan must have really gotten on his nerves for him to react the way he did.

Part of Fowler’s frustration may have been his play. He wound up finishing the round at +4 and is three over par for the tournament, leaving him well out of contention heading into Sunday.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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