Rickie Fowler played in style on his way to a second place finish at the Waste Management Open. The 21-year-old fell just one shot short of a playoff against fellow Oklahoma State Cowboy Hunter Mahan.

In only nine starts on the PGA Tour, he’s been in a playoff and had a putt to go into a playoff — not too shabby. He has two top-5 finishes in his past four tournaments. Expect that first W to come in just a matter of time. He’s definitely proved he’s the real deal.

Rickie jumps to 13th place in the FedEx Cup standings and 14th on the official money list.

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Curious what cool looks Rickie Fowler is sporting this week at the Waste Management Open in Scottsdale? On Thursday, he wore the blue and white get-up on his way to firing a bogey-free six-under 65, three shots off the lead.

After the fine performance, Rickie explained his perfectly-coordinated outfits:

“Yeah, Puma is a great fit for me. I’m definitely a little bit different on the golf course than most of the traditional golfers. I like to stick out and do my own thing. I play golf a little different than most, and I thought it was a perfect fit for me.”

Today he’s wearing the black, white and red look (on right). Here are the details of both:

*Thursday: Golf Regular Striped Polo, Golf Style Pants, High Shine Golf Belt, Cell Fusion

*Friday: Golf Jacquard Polo, Golf Style Plants Pant, Cat Belt, Cell Fusion

Want to appear just as fresh as Rickie on the golf course? Click on the links above or go to PUMA.com to browse more of the latest styles.

Go get ‘em this week, Rickie!

After a slow start to his rookie season, Rickie Fowler found his game last week at Torrey Pines in the Farmers Insurance Open.

Competing in only his 11th PGA Tour event, Rickie was in contention for the second time coming down the stretch. However, an unfortunate mistake on the 17th hole on Sunday forced him to settle with a T5 finish. Still, not too shabby. It was his third top-10 finish since he turned pro last fall.

His takeaway from the experience?

“Just knowing that I can compete out here, a little more confidence in that. I played well for a couple events in the Fall Series last year at Vegas and Fry’s in Scottsdale. This just kind of reminds me that I can go out and win if I put myself in position,” the 21-year-old said.

He’ll get his shot this week at the Northern Trust Open. Watch out!

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With this cutting-edge interactive video featuring PGA Tour rising star Rickie Fowler, you can play around and click to learn more about the cleat. It’s a must-do! Check it out and we’d love to hear your feedback.

For everyone who is looking to upgrade their look on the links this year, here’s a preview of our new line — featuring Rickie Fowler. He gets a little overly excited with his swing at one point. Good thing the windows weren’t real!

Rickie will also be showing off the gear at the Sony Open in Hawaii this week. Be sure to tune in to the coverage and check out the cool and fashionable styles!

We had our first Q&A interview with Rickie Fowler in November. Since then, he passed PGA Tour Q-school to secure his 2010 card. The rising star makes his rookie debut at the Sony Open in Hawaii next week. We caught up with him via phone from California on Friday. Check out what’s new with him and his thoughts on the season…

PUMA Golf: Congrats on earning your Tour card. Does anything stand out to you from Q-school [in December]?

Rickie Fowler: I played fairly steady. It was tough conditions, so I just tried to hold it together. Other than that, I played pretty solid.

PG: What have you been up to in California?

RF: Just hanging out for a couple of days and working on my game. I leave for Hawaii tomorrow.

PG: What are you looking forward to in Hawaii?

RF: Getting to spend some time over there. I haven’t been there since I was 2. It will be somewhat of an extended vacation. I’m excited to get the 2010 season going.

PG: Do you have your schedule for the season planned yet?

RF: I’m starting next week with the Sony Open. Then I’m playing in the Bob Hope Classic. From there, I’m going down to the San Diego. I’m still waiting on possibly getting a spot in LA at the Northern Trust Open. Then I’m going to take a week off — which is the week of the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am. After that, I’m playing in Mexico at the Mayakoba Classic. Hopefully I’ll get to play in the Waste Management Phoenix Open. So, that’s the plan for the next two months.

PG: What did you do for the holidays?

RF: I hung out with the family for Christmas in Cali. Then I went to Jupiter, FL, to hang out with my girlfriend’s family for a few days and had a low-key New Year’s.  I’ve really just been practicing quite a bit to get my game ready.

PG: What’s your favorite place to travel and why?

RF: So far, Australia. I’ve played there twice. I like the courses. People are really nice over there. I’ve been to Melbourne, Adelaide and Sydney and those cities have a bit of a California feel weather-wise and it’s laid back. I’ve just had great experiences and look forward to going back. My second favorite places are Ireland and Scotland because that’s my favorite type of golf — links style. I like to hit a lot of different shots and play my way around the golf course — not just hit one shot all day. You get a good amount of wind there and it forces you to play the golf course how it’s meant to be played.

PG: If you weren’t playing golf, what would you be doing?

RF: Probably racing and riding dirt bikes.

PG: You have a passion for cars. What are you driving these days?

RF: Yeah, I got a Nissan Skyline GTR recently. It’s good for what I want to do because it’s a fast car that handles well and fun. I put a center pipe and exhaust on. The car is black, but the wheels and bottom were gray, so I had them blacked out. I’m also putting some orange accents on it.

PG: What’s the best present you got for Christmas?

RF: My girlfriend gave me a new tennis racket. The car was a birthday and Christmas present for myself. I also got a PlayStation 3 for my house in Vegas when I’m bored there.

PG: Who do you usually travel with?

RF: My mom is coming with me to Hawaii. Sometimes I’ll go alone and then my parents will meet me. They like to be at the tournaments, especially since it will be my first year out. My girlfriend is in school, but she’ll come as much as she can.

PG: What are you looking forward to the most this year?

RF: Just getting to play in a bunch of PGA Tour events. It’s pretty cool to have status and go out and play.

PG: Do you have a favorite PUMA style right now?

RF: I’m just getting used to the new gear. I still like all my orange and I’ll probably wear orange pants every Sunday. I’m trying to figure out what I’m going to wear in Hawaii. I have some new shoes, cool pants, a whole new shirt line. I’m looking forward to showing it off in Hawaii. I’ll be wearing some different colors than people are used to seeing — like shades of blue and red mainly.

PG: Do you like Twitter and do you do your own updates?

RF: Yeah, I think it’s a great way for athletes, celebrities, or just anyone to interact with people. As an athlete, it’s good for getting fans more involved and let people get to know me a little better. I do my own tweeting. My management company posts all the articles written about me on my Facebook and it links to my Twitter account, which is why sometimes it looks like it’s not me. Some people have called me out, saying it’s not really me, but it is.

Thanks for your time, Rickie, and best of luck next week!

In this episode, Rickie gives us a tour of his new condo in Vegas, introduces us to more members of his family, goes to a motocross event and takes us behind the scenes at a photo shoot for Golf Magazine at a PUMA store. Oh, he also apparently likes the salad bar at Sizzler’s.

After fourteen holes in the third round of the final stage of the PGA Tour Q-school, Rickie Fowler was 10-under. He jumped on the birdie train quickly with six on the front nine to shoot 30. On the back, he continued his hot streak, carding two birdies, an eagle and a par, and took a one-stroke lead at one point. But unfortunately, as these things happen sometimes, he made some costly mistakes down the stretch and played the last four holes four-over. Still, a great round of 6-under 66.

At the halfway mark of the grueling six rounds of Q-school, Rickie is T13 with a three-day total of 8-under, four strokes behind the leaders. He’s in excellent position to secure his 2010 Tour card — the top-25 finishers receive full exempt status for next year. Rickie’s play is especially impressive given he’s a first timer.

As you may remember, Rickie almost dodged even going to Q-school by finishing in the top-125 on the 2009 PGA Tour money list. Playing in his first PGA Tour event as a professional at the JT Shriners Hospitals for Children Open, he placed T7. The following week he almost won, narrowly losing in a three-way playoff. At the end of the season, he was ranked 135th on the money list, allowing him to bypass the first and second stages of Q-school.

Most important this week, he’s having fun and maintains a relaxed and composed attitude. Yesterday he enthusiastically professed, “Two months ago, I had nothing. Now I know it will be easier for me to get starts next year and I have a place to play. In a way, this is kind of a stress-free week for me.”

Seriously! Most pros would utter just the opposite. And with Rickie’s chill, fearless temperament, look for him to take his play up another notch in the final three rounds. Go, Rickie!

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Rickie takes us for a behind-the-scenes look at his new life as a professional golfer. In this episode, he plays in the Soboba Classic Pro-Am with his father, Rod, motocross racers (and his buddies) Jeremy McGrath and Broc Glover, and Scotty Cameron. We also get a tour of his motor home and meet his girlfriend!

Since you all liked the “Rickie is my Homeboy” T-shirts so much last time, we thought you might like another try at winning one! The first five people to answer the following questions win a shirt (one per person):

1. What are the names of Rickie’s dogs?

2. What did Pops eat at Denny’s?

3. What color hats are Rickie and Alex wearing at their “midnight snack”?

4. Who does Rickie say “makes the best putters”?

5. What years did Rod Fowler win his “World’s Best Dad” mugs from Rickie?

Drop your answers in the comments. Good luck!

20-year-old rising star Rickie Fowler is set to play in the Shark Shootout hosted by Greg Norman at the Tiburon Golf Club in Naples, Florida, from December 9-13.

After kicking off his professional career with two top-10 finishes in three starts, Rickie will be the youngest player in Shootout history to compete. He’s teamed up with PGA Tour veteran Chris DiMarco in the 24-player field (12 teams).  Rickie expressed his enthusiasm for the event:

I am obviously thrilled to be playing in The Shark Shootout. Greg Norman is one of the most dynamic players in our game’s history and it is very exciting to be invited to play in an event that he hosts. In addition, I have learned we will be helping raise awareness and funds for CureSearch. It will be a pleasure for me to assist this organization and the tournament as they both seek ways to benefit the lives of children not as fortunate as me.

The tournament will feature a modified alternate shot format during the first round, best ball on Saturday and concludes with a scramble on Sunday. Other bold-faced names competing include Fred Couples, Kenny Perry, Ian Poulter, Zach Johnson, Brian Gay, Jerry Kelly and Steve Stricker.

We can’t wait to see Rickie grind it out and vie for the title!

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