‘Crazy Speeds’: Rickie Fowler Divulges Bold Opinions on Women’s Golf Amid Lexi Thompson’s Historic Milestone
The Grant Thornton Invitational greens in Florida saw its first ace. On the sun-drenched course of Tiburón Golf Club, Lexi Thompson and Rickie Fowler‘s performance stopped the show. The second round’s Foursomes play became the stage for the pair’s golfing brilliance and gained them roaring applause from the players and the spectators alike.
After the performance, as the golfers took the dice to answer some questions, Fowler’s remarks on the difference between men’s and women’s golf and his praise of Thompson’s relatable play stirred the waves. Here’s a detailed look at the golfer’s divulging view on long hitters and the stark differences between the divisions.
In a press conference after the game, Lexi Thompson and Rickie Fowler answered some questions related to their game, outfits, and pairing. A question posed to Fowler asked him about the difference between the golf divisions and what an average male player can learn from watching the LPGA.
Fowler started by saying that observing the longer hitters on the PGA TOUR may be inspiring, and the speeds and distances they achieve may not be attainable for most golfers. “I mean, it’s kind of crazy speeds.”
