ORLANDO, Fla. -- Word trickled out that Rickie Fowler visited Arnold Palmer last week at the Bay Hill Club to apologize in person for being unable to play in the golf legend's tournament.
The news was confirmed reluctantly, as the idea to drive to Orlando from West Palm Beach and have lunch with Palmer was not meant to generate any publicity, but to simply do what Fowler felt was the right thing and express his reasons for having to pass due to a scheduling conflict. It was an incredible gesture, and showed an impressive level of understanding.