Fowler feels the sting of yet another major close call


  • Golf
  • Monday, 11 Aug 2014

Aug 10, 2014; Louisville, KY, USA; PGA golfer Phil Mickelson approach shot to the 4th green during the final round of the 2014 PGA Championship golf tournament at Valhalla Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: Thomas J. Russo-USA TODAY Sports

LOUISVILLE Kentucky (Reuters) - Rickie Fowler achieved the rare feat of top-five finishes at all four majors this year but Sunday's tie for third at the PGA Championship was the one that stung the most.

The 25-year-old Californian, who has triumphed just once on the PGA Tour, was hunting his first victory on golf's biggest stage and for much of the final round at Valhalla Golf Club he was perched atop the leaderboard.

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