Following a missed birdie putt, Rickie Fowler was subjected to some heckling and he reacted in a surprising and contentious way, but rightfully so.

Rickie Fowler performed well at the Cognizant Classic, but one fan was not impressed with his putting, prompting an exchange of words.

Rickie Fowler has enjoyed a brief moment of reprieve from his rough 2025 season as his New York Golf Club defeated Rory McIlroy's Boston Common - earning a place in the playoffs

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

Fowler birdied No. 13 to move into a tie for first place at 14-under on Saturday afternoon at the Cognizant Classic in the Palm Beaches at PGA National. He was tied with Taylor Montgomery, Jesper Svensson and Doug Ghim at 14-under at the time of his birdie.

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.