Mayakoba Golf Classic: Top 10 power rankings at El Camaleon

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PLAYA DEL CARMEN, MEXICO – NOVEMBER 12: Rickie Fowler the United States plays his shot from the 17th tee during the final round of the OHL Classic at Mayakoba on November 12, 2017 in Playa del Carmen, Mexico. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images) /

It didn’t look like Rickie Fowler had much of a chance to win last year’s Mayakoba Golf Classic. Until he almost did. Down four shots with six to play to eventual champion Patton Kizzire, Fowler made two birdies in his final three holes to settle for solo second and one off the pace.

Not bad for a tournament debut.

Fowler fired rounds of 65-67-67-67. He gained 1.5 strokes per round on the field and hit nearly 75 percent of GIR.

He got off to a good start to 2018-19 last week with a T4 at the Shriners where he used a similar statistical formula to contend as he did last year in Mexico.

Fowler was second on Tour last year from 125-150 yards. He was also 40th in strokes gained putting and 17th in birdie average.

He’s logged three top-10s in a row as well as 12 consecutive top-30s. He’s got seven top-10s on the year against three missed cuts.

Fowler’s seeking to avoid his first winless year since 2014. The Mayakoba is a golden opportunity to rectify that.

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