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Rickie Fowler: Zac Efron's pro golfer doppelganger?
Tiger Woods was on the golf course at Ohio's Muirfield Memorial over the holiday weekend -- but Sunday's Internet buzz seems to be all about the Zac Efron look-alike in the bright orange outfit.Who is he? He is golf's 21-year-old rising star Rickie Fowler -- and he's got some talent behind those Hollywood looks.
Fowler topped the leaderboard at the Memorial tournament up until Sunday (June 6), when Justin Rose pulled ahead to take the title (Woods wasn't even in the top 5). Fowler ended up finishing second with a score of -15 -- but this young pro is just getting started.
The Murrieta, CA resident just gained his 2010 PGA Tour card in December 2009. In addition to Sunday's second place finish, he also finished second with a -15 at the Waste Management Phoenix Open in Scottsdale, AZ in February 2010. Not a bad start for a rookie.
Fowler's fast becoming a style icon on the golf course as well -- Puma dresses the young golfer, and fans can even buy some of his items online at Fowler's official website.
So is this golf hottie spoken for? Fowler is reportedly dating Alexandra Browne, the 19-year-old daughter of pro golfer Olin.
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He looks great but needs to workout at the gym and get some 6-pck abs.
That's alot of orange. oh and who cares!
Tiger Woods will never be the dominant golf player he once was!!! There are many good and talented young golfers such as Rory, Rickie, Kim and others, that will give him a run for his money from now on! Tiger will continue his slow decline until he fades away into the sunset! It is time for all the new young and talented stars to shine!!!
okay, so.........
I'm not a Fowler, Rory, Rickie, Kim, etc hater or Tiger fan but you have to win a few tournaments (not just place top 10 more than a couple of times) before you compare anybody to Tiger.