Rio Olympics 2016, Golf: Top 5 ranked players in the field

Henrik Stenson
Henrik Stenson is one of the top contenders at this year’s Olympics

3) Rickie Fowler - USA | World Ranking - 8

Rickie Fowler
Rickie Fowler is still waiting for his first Major

The 27 year old American Rickie Fowler is one of the most followed and loved golfers around the world. He is also one of the most marketable faces in the game ever since breaking onto the scene at an early age. He is one who took to the greens as a natural and has been close to the top of the rankings since his debut.

He was the number one ranked amateur golfer in the world for 37 weeks in 2007-2008 and was also awarded the PGA Tour Rookie of the year trophy in 2010. He’s still waiting for his first Major, having come close in all 4. In a remarkable 2014, he finished runner-up twice, came 3rd once and 5th once.

While he is still waiting for his first Major, he has amassed 3 PGA Tour and 2 European Tour wins.

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