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 was forced to confront a member of the gallery after being heckled by a spectator following a missed birdie putt on the 16th hole.

Rickie Fowler is typically a mild-mannered golfer, but that wasn't the case for a brief moment Saturday. During the Cognizant Classic's third round Saturday, Fowler was on the 16th hole when he missed a pretty healthy putt for birdie.

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.

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