Rickie Fowler criticised despite Honda win

NBC commentator Johnny Miller was critical of Rickie Fowler despite the 28-year-old closing out a four-shot win at the Honda Classic.

Fowler finished on 12-under-par after struggling to a one-over-par 71 on the final day at PGA National and, in a round that contained four bogeys and a double-bogey, it left Miller pretty unimpressed – even though the margin of victory remained the same as it was after 54 holes.

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When asked about Miller’s comments in his post-round press conference, Fowler wasn’t fazed in the slightest.

“Well, I started with a four-shot lead and I still won by four, so I
didn’t play great. It wasn’t a pretty round. But we got the job done. A
win’s a win.”

Rory McIlroy and Luke Donald were among players who took to social
media to congratulate Fowler and also share their dismay at Miller’s
criticism.

Rickie Fowler also revealed that he had a huge amount of support from
his peers, including Tiger Woods, who all got in touch with him ahead
of his final round.

“He [Woods] texted me last night, as well, and told me to go get it
done,” added Fowler, who is up to world No.9. “Rory did text me, Jordan
[Spieth] obviously, Justin [Thomas] who was out on 18 green.

“It’s great to have the support of guys that I have either looked up
to, enjoy watching, love seeing them play well, and I want to see those
guys play well. And we all want to beat each other when everyone is at
their best.