Rickie Fowler facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Rickie Fowler
Fowler at the 2025 Travelers Championship
Personal information
Full name	Rick Yutaka Fowler
Born	(1988-12-13) December 13, 1988 (age 36) Murrieta, California, U.S.
Height	5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Weight	150 lb (68 kg; 11 st)
Residence	Jupiter, Florida, U.S.
Spouse	Allison Stokke ​ (m. 2019)​
Children	2
Career
College	Oklahoma State University
Turned professional	2009
Current tour(s)	PGA Tour
Professional wins	10
Number of wins by tour
PGA Tour	6
European Tour	2
Other	2
Best results in Major Championships
The Masters Tournament	2nd: 2018
U.S. Open	T2: 2014
The Open Championship	T2: 2014
PGA Championship	T3: 2014
Achievements and awards
Ben Hogan Award	2008
PGA Tour Rookie of the Year	2010

Rick Yutaka Fowler (born December 13, 1988) is an American professional golfer who plays on the PGA Tour. He is known for his exciting style of play and for wearing bright orange on the last day of tournaments.

Before turning pro, Fowler was the number one amateur golfer in the world for 36 weeks. In 2016, he reached his highest professional ranking of fourth in the world. He is also one of the few golfers to ever shoot a score of 62 in a major championship, which he did at the 2023 U.S. Open.

Early Life and Amateur Career

Rickie Fowler was born in Murrieta, California. He started playing golf on a driving range and is mostly self-taught. In high school, he led his team to the state finals in 2007.

After high school, Fowler played golf for Oklahoma State University. He quickly found success, winning his first college tournament in 2007. He also played for the United States in the 2007 Walker Cup, a team competition against top amateurs from Great Britain and Ireland. The U.S. team won, and Fowler had a great record.

In 2008, he played in the U.S. Open as an amateur and made the cut, which is a big achievement. He also won the Ben Hogan Award in 2008, given to the best college golfer in the United States.

Professional Golf Journey

Turning Pro in 2009

Fowler became a professional golfer in 2009. In one of his first PGA Tour events, he finished tied for second place. He earned his PGA Tour card for the 2010 season, allowing him to play in top-level tournaments full-time.

Rising Star (2010–2012)

Rickie Fowler in 2010

In 2010, Fowler had several second-place finishes and was named the PGA Tour Rookie of the Year. He was also picked for the U.S. Ryder Cup team, becoming the youngest American player ever at the time.

In 2011, he had his first professional win at the Kolon Korea Open. The next year, in 2012, he won his first PGA Tour event at the Wells Fargo Championship. He won in a dramatic playoff against Rory McIlroy and D. A. Points. This victory helped him climb into the top 25 of the world rankings.

Major Contender (2014–2015)

The year 2014 was a breakout season for Fowler in major championships. He finished in the top 5 in all four majors: the Masters Tournament, the U.S. Open, The Open Championship, and the PGA Championship. Only legends like Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods had done this before.

In 2015, Fowler won The Players Championship, which is often called the "fifth major" because it's so important. He made an amazing comeback, playing the last six holes in 6-under-par to force a playoff. He won the tournament with a birdie on the famous 17th "island green" hole. He also won tournaments in Scotland and on the PGA Tour later that year.

Consistent Winner (2016–2019)

Fowler continued to play well over the next few years. In 2016, he won the Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship. In 2017, he won The Honda Classic on the PGA Tour.

In 2018, he finished second at the 2018 Masters Tournament, just one shot behind the winner. He also played for the U.S. in the 2018 Ryder Cup. In 2019, he won the Waste Management Phoenix Open, a popular tournament known for its huge crowds.

A Period of Struggles (2020–2022)

Fowler during the 2025 Travelers Championship

Starting in 2020, Fowler began to struggle with his game. For a couple of years, he didn't have as many high finishes as he used to. He even missed playing in the 2021 Masters Tournament, which was the first major he had missed in over ten years.

Fowler worked hard to improve his game. In 2022, he made changes to his team, including hiring his old swing coach, Butch Harmon. These changes started to pay off, and his results began to get better.

Return to Victory in 2023

In 2023, Fowler's hard work led to a big comeback. He won the Rocket Mortgage Classic in a playoff. It was his first win on the PGA Tour in over four years and was an emotional moment for him and his fans. This victory showed that he was back to playing at a top level.

Personal Life

Fowler lives in Jupiter, Florida. His middle name, Yutaka, is from his maternal grandfather, who is Japanese. His maternal grandmother is Navajo Native American.

On the final day of tournaments, Fowler wears orange to honor his college, Oklahoma State University. He is also known for being part of the "Golf Boys," a fun music group with other golfers like Bubba Watson.

Fowler married track and field athlete Allison Stokke in 2019. They have two daughters.

Professional wins (10)

PGA Tour wins (6)

No.	Date	Tournament	Winning score	To par	Margin of victory	Runner(s)-up
1	May 6, 2012	Wells Fargo Championship	66-72-67-69=274	−14	Playoff	Rory McIlroy, D. A. Points
2	May 10, 2015	The Players Championship	69-69-71-67=276	−12	Playoff	Sergio García, Kevin Kisner
3	Sep 7, 2015	Deutsche Bank Championship	67-67-67-68=269	−15	1 stroke	Henrik Stenson
4	Feb 26, 2017	The Honda Classic	66-66-65-71=268	−12	4 strokes	Morgan Hoffmann, Gary Woodland
5	Feb 3, 2019	Waste Management Phoenix Open	64-65-64-74=267	−17	2 strokes	Branden Grace
6	Jul 2, 2023	Rocket Mortgage Classic	67-65-64-68=264	−24	Playoff	Adam Hadwin, Collin Morikawa

European Tour wins (2)

No.	Date	Tournament	Winning score	To par	Margin of victory	Runner(s)-up
1	Jul 12, 2015	Aberdeen Asset Management Scottish Open	66-68-66-68=268	−12	1 stroke	Raphaël Jacquelin, Matt Kuchar
2	Jan 24, 2016	Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship	70-68-65-69=272	−16	1 stroke	Thomas Pieters

Other wins (2)

• 2011 Kolon Korea Open
• 2017 Hero World Challenge

Results in Major Championships

Results not in chronological order in 2020.

     Top 10      Did not play CUT = missed the half-way cut
"T" = tied
NT = no tournament due to COVID-19 pandemic

U.S. National Team Appearances

Amateur

• Walker Cup: 2007 (winners), 2009 (winners)
• Eisenhower Trophy: 2008 (individual leader)

Professional

• Ryder Cup: 2010, 2014, 2016 (winners), 2018, 2023
• Presidents Cup: 2015 (winners), 2017 (winners), 2019 (winners)
• World Cup: 2016

See also

In Spanish: Rickie Fowler para niños