A brand-new man will end up being Scottish Open champ this Sunday however they will succeed to protect as popular a win as Rickie Fowler performed in 2015.

Fowler’s hot streak in the mid-2010s is the things of modern-day playing golf legend.

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He ended up leading 5 or much better in every significant in 2014 before winning a host of huge competitions, consisting of The Players, over the following 3 years.

But it’s his 2015 Scottish Open success around the links of Gullane that is maybe his most capitivating.

The historical Gullane Golf Club, nestled in the centre of Scotland’s legendary Golf Coast and next door to Muirfield, has actually held the Scottish Open two times.

Welcoming a glittering field in 2015, Fowler came to the lovely East Lothian track hot off the back of his sensational play-off win at TPC Sawgrass.

The American delighted in an excellent opening 3 days at Gullane however the task wasn’t done heading into Sunday’s last round.

After a constant start, Fowler then pressed his tee shot on the challenging 14th into among Gullane’s treacherous bunkers, made bogey and had apparently let his prize possibilities slip.

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But, much like his blistering surface to win The Players a couple of weeks prior, Fowler rallied and birdied 3 of his last 4 holes to leapfrog his competitors and take the title in fantastic design.

It strengthened his status as an international star, made him a legion of brand-new fans in Scotland and practically persuaded him into a transatlantic moving to the little town of Gullane.

Alasdair Good, Head Professional at Gullane Golf Club, has actually remembered that sensational display screen on the eve of the 2024 Scottish Open.

He informed talkSPORT: “I was fortunate to catch up with Rickie and his [former] caddie Joe Skovron in the clubhouse shortly after his win.

“They both said how much they loved the club and the village of Gullane. Joe said Rickie loved it so much he was thinking of buying a house here. I said if he did and wanted to join the club and was looking for a partner for the Winter Foursomes to let me know!”

Fowler, worn in his conventional Sunday orange, held back Raphael Jacquelin and Matt Kuchar on the last day to top off a remarkable week for the previous world number 4.

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The Gullane fans fell for Fowler as they were dealt with to a dazzling display screen of power and touch and he likewise wanted to provide something back.

Good included: “Following his victory here, Rickie was so impressed with the course and the club that he donated his orange driver to the clubhouse as a thank you.

“I did hear one fan suggest he must have flown here on Easyjet! The Scottish golf fans are knowledgeable supporters so there probably would have been more reaction if Rickie was not wearing his trademark orange breeks.

“A standout memory for me personally was the incredible sportsmanship displayed by the players throughout the week.

“One instance that comes to mind is when Rickie, during a practice round, took the time to give some impromptu advice and encouragement to a group of young local golfers who were watching from the sidelines. 

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“It was a small gesture, but it left a big impression on those kids and highlighted the positive influence professional golfers can have.

“I’m not sure exactly how Rickie celebrated the victory but if it was anything like the numerous spectators staying locally, it certainly was in some style.”

Fowler beat a leaderboard that consisted of the similarity Brooks Koepka, Phil Mickelson, Tommy Fleetwood, Shane Lowry and Tyrrell Hatton in Gullane.

Also in the mix that year was Marc Warren, with the Glasgow-native ending up simply 2 shots back after a blistering last day 64.

While the residents would have a lot liked a Scotsman to win, Good confesses Fowler had actually caught the hearts of the fans.

He stated: “Prior to the event, I asked many members who they thought would win and who they wanted to win. Those thinking with their hearts said, ‘it would be great to have a Scottish winner’.

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“Marc gave us all great hope finishing just two shots behind, with Russell Knox and Paul Lawrie only a few shots behind him. 

“But the name that came up most that our members wanted to win, in what I would say was a combination of head and heart thinking, was the in-form Rickie Fowler!”

Fowler will tee it up once again at the Scottish Open today as it occurs simply up the roadway from Gullane at The Renaissance Club. 

Rory McIlroy is safeguarding champ and another all-star field will be gunning for splendor as we build-up to the 152nd Open Championship at Royal Troon.

While Renaissance is now the irreversible home of the competition, Gullane produced 2 awesome occasions, with Fowler’s success in 2015 followed by Brandon Stone’s high-scoring win 3 years later on.

Good stated: “The Scottish Open brings in a lot of the world’s leading gamers and is typically the greatest field of any European occasion. To win you are going to need to beat the absolute best. 

“Rickie won by a shot with many significant winners, Ryder Cup gamers and previous world no.1sts within 4 shots of him.

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“That competition brought a sense of happiness and event to Gullane. 

“The lively environment, filled with passionate fans and amazing minutes, produced memories that will be treasured for many years to come. 

“It was a week where the neighborhood might come together to commemorate not simply the sport of golf, however the shared pride in our lovely town and its abundant playing golf heritage.

“Moreover, the occasion offered a platform to motivate the next generation of golf enthusiasts. Seeing top-tier specialists complete on their regional course encouraged young hopeful golf enthusiasts in the location.

“It was a unique chance for them to witness first-hand the commitment and ability needed to complete at the greatest level, sustaining their enthusiasm for the sport.

“Hosting the Scottish Open was a momentous occasion for Gullane. It reinforced our status as a premier golfing destination, strengthened community bonds, inspired future generations, and brought a sense of joy and pride to everyone involved.

“It was an experience that left an enduring favorable influence on our club and our neighborhood.”