By Alex Myers
After a somewhat disappointing first two rounds at the 146th Open, Rickie Fowler got back into the tournament with one shot on Saturday. One incredible shot that nearly made a bit of history.
With the par-4 fifth hole only playing 310 yards, there have been several players drive the green and make eagle early in the third round. But none of them came within about two inches of making the first-ever albatross on a par 4 in major championship history. Check it out:
So close! @rickiefowler nearly holes an albatross at the 4th. For more videos visit https://t.co/Y0Ljiq6Hze. #TheOpen pic.twitter.com/yUn0C3LUWB
— The Open (@TheOpen) July 22, 2017
Again, look how close he came to making a hole-in-one:
Fowler’s ball ended a foot away from the cup and led to a tap-in eagle that brought Fowler back to even par for the week. We think he’ll take it. He ended with a 67 and is -1 for the championship.