Following a missed birdie putt, Rickie Fowler was subjected to some heckling and he reacted in a surprising and contentious way, but rightfully so.

Rickie Fowler performed well at the Cognizant Classic, but one fan was not impressed with his putting, prompting an exchange of words.

Rickie Fowler is cool. There’s been no denying that for his 16 years as a pro. Kids (and adults) dress like him, few of his peers have appeared in more commercials, and he’ll sign autographs until seemingly every seeker is happy.

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. (AP) -- Jake Knapp survived a wild Saturday at the Cognizant Classic and avoided calamity at the troublesome par-3 15th by making a pair of late birdies for a 3-under 68 and a one-shot lead going into the final round at PGA National.

Fowler birdied No. 13 to move into a tie for first place at 14-under on Saturday afternoon at the Cognizant Classic in the Palm Beaches at PGA National. He was tied with Taylor Montgomery, Jesper Svensson and Doug Ghim at 14-under at the time of his birdie.

Rickie Fowler fired back at a heckler during his third round of the Cognizant Classic in The Palm Beaches on Saturday. Fowler was tied for sixth and