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Fowler’ big step forward, Thomas’ biggest putt, and Chris Stroud’s lucrative side gig

I Think . . .FacebookPinterestWarren LittleButch Harmon has been trying to get Rickie Fowler to play more like Rickie Fowler on major championship weekends—or at least the Rickie Fowler that closed out the 2015 Players. With six top-five finishes in major championships prior to the final 36 holes of the 99th PGA Championship, Fowler heard Harmon loud and clear when the swing instructor told him, “Put on your big-boy shoes and go win this thing.” Rickie’s problem in his latest top-five is that he waited a day late to find the fearless extreme sports persona that has made him famous. While some will say his Sunday 67 produced a backdoor T-5, I think it was a step in the right direction. Fowler is now 0-for-32 in majors, but his 2017 was much improved over his 2016 major championship campaign. A year ago, Fowler missed two cuts and didn’t crack the top 30. Harmon told him he needed to get in better shape in the off-season. Fowler responded and started the year with a victory in the Honda ..

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Justin Thomas doesn’t play small–and you don’t have to, either

Sam GreenwoodCHARLOTTE, NC – AUGUST 13: Justin Thomas of the United States plays his shot from the 18th tee during the final round of the 2017 PGA Championship at Quail Hollow Club on August 13, 2017 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)Part of what makes professional golf relatable is seeing players go through some of the same struggles we do every weekend. It also helps when you see somebody not built like a superhero do amazing things.
Cue Justin Thomas at the PGA. The pocket-sized first-time major champion is listed at 5-foot-10, 145 pounds (and that might be exaggerating things). But he led the tournament in driving distance at more than 320 yards a swing and proved he isn't just a bomber with exquisite short game touch down the stretch.
On long shots, it's clear Thomas gets the most out of his small frame. But how does he produce power so efficiently? It's definitely not by wildly flailing at the ball, says top Colorado teacher Nick Cl..

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