Rickie Fowler is in contention at the Cognizant Classic at PGA National, but saw his round on Saturday interrupted by a fan in the crowd, who he was quick to confront

Rickie Fowler finds himself in contention heading into the final day of play at the Cognizant Classic, but his impressive third round on Sunday was not without controversy

Rickie Fowler was forced to confront a member of the gallery after being heckled by a spectator following a missed birdie putt on the 16th hole.

Mike Mulholland/Getty Images Rickie Fowler had no time for a heckler while competing at the PGA National on Saturday, March 1. The golfer, who is hoping to nab his first PGA Tour win since 2023, missed a putt on the 16th hole,

Rickie Fowler is typically a mild-mannered golfer, but that wasn't the case for a brief moment Saturday. During the Cognizant Classic's third round Saturday, Fowler was on the 16th hole when he missed a pretty healthy putt for birdie.

Rickie Fowler is cool. There’s been no denying that for his 16 years as a pro. Kids (and adults) dress like him, few of his peers have appeared in more commercials, and he’ll sign autographs until seemingly every seeker is happy.