What was Rickie Fowler thinking at the Waste Management Open? One shot down, he decided to lay-up instead of going for the par-5 15th in two from 230 yards. It was only a 210 carry over the water with plenty of room in front of the green. Even if he hit the ball in the water, he could have still gotten up and down for par. His lay-up left him about 80 yards out, but he spun his wedge off the green and had to settle for par. Fowler made strong attempts at birdies on the next three holes but he couldn't get any of the putts to drop and lost by one to Hunter Mahan.
Fowler is the latest to be labeled the "next Tiger" and brings a lot of excitement to the game. One thing is for sure though, Tiger never would have layed up in that situation, especially at age 21. This will be a good learning experience for Fowler, and he will probably win soon, but he has to be regretting that decision.
After missing a putt at the 16th hole Sunday, the crowd serenaded Ian Poulter with a chorus of boos and chants of USA. Poulter responded to the drunks with the English gesture for thank you. So much for the gentleman's game.
Fowler - AP photo / Paul Connors
Poulter - Golf channel, Devil Ball Golf
