Rickie Fowler stakes claim to be next American idol of golf And so the brightly dressed Fowler fan-club doffed their backwardly-worn baseball caps. "I love seeing them, get a laugh out of it and feel honoured when the 50 year-olds are decked out in orange," Fowler said. Let's just say that tomorrow I'll be dressed so you'll be able to see me. In this round, however, the golf was more startling that the costume. Poulter was impressed. His own 71 was commendable and on four-under he is not without a squeak. But he has just witnessed a boy in form, Players-winning form at that. "That round was phenomenal," said Poulter, 13 years Fowler's senior. It was a shame that he missed that putt at the last - apart from that he was absolutely flawless. He's obviously got some confidence from last week. And so he should. Inevitably the comparisons between Rickie and Rory will only multiply. "Rickie's the same age as Rory and has that fun thing about him which is cool for golf," said Poulter. I suppose it gives the media something else to talk about when Tiger and Phil [Mickelson] aren't playing well. In truth, it's a little early to tell. Poulter may see through the hype but, like everyone connected to the game, he has his views about who will prevail in the long run. "Not to take anything away from Rickie but Rory is the better player," said Poulter. He's world No 1 for a reason. He swings it lovely, he's won the right tournaments and, apart from this tournament, which he's struggled in, he has been up there most weeks over the past 18 months.