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Rickie Fowler is famous for wearing orange and is regarded as one of golf's nicer guys. After a successful collegiate career in which he held the world's top amateur ranking for 36 consecutive weeks in 2007 and 2008, Fowler decided to turn professional in 2009, enrolling as a full member for the 2009–10 season. He clinched the PGA Tour's Rookie of the Year award in his first full season.
Rickie Fowler profile summary
Full name: Rick Yutaka Fowler
Date of birth: December 13, 1988
Place of birth: Murrieta, California
Height: 5ft 9in (1.75 m)
Weight: 68 kg (150 lbs)
Nationality: American
Current residence: Jupiter, Florida
Marital status: Married
Spouse: Allison Stokke
College: Oklahoma State University
Turned pro: 2009
PGA Tour wins: 5
Major wins: 0
Career high world ranking: 4th
Caddie: Ricky Romano
Sponsors: Cobra, Puma, TaylorMade, Rocket Mortgage, Michelob, Farmers Insurance, Mercedes-Benz
Networth: $18million
Facebook: Rickie Fowler
Twitter: @RickieFowler
Instagram: @rickiefowler
Who is Rickie Fowler?
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Rick Yutaka Fowler is an American professional golfer, born December 13, 1988, who plays on the PGA Tour. Fowler won the PGA Tour's Rookie of the Year award in his first season as a professional golfer. Fowler is of mixed ethnicity, getting his middle name, Yutaka, from his maternal grandfather, who is Japanese. His maternal grandmother is a Navajo Native American.
Fowler is known for wearing orange on the final day of a tournament as a tribute to his time at Oklahoma State University.
Where is Rickie Fowler from?
Fowler was born and raised in Murrieta, California. He attended Murrieta Valley High School before opting for Oklahoma State University in Stillwater.
Rickie Fowler's age
The professional golfer is 34 years old (as of October 2023), born December 13, 1988.
Rickie Fowler's height and weight
Fowler is 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) tall and weighs 68kg (150 lbs).
Rickie Fowler as a kid
He started playing golf as early as three years old. For many years, Fowler played only on a driving range and is almost entirely self-taught. He represented Murrieta Valley High School as part of the golf team and led MVHS to the state championship in his senior year, winning the Southwestern League final as well.
Rickie Fowler's amateur career
After leaving high school, Fowler attended Oklahoma State University, where he won the Phil Mickelson Award as the best freshman in the nation and the 2007 Players Amateur Award. He also went on to win the Sunnehanna Amateur in 2007 and 2008, while earning All-American honors in both seasons playing for the Cowboys.
He made his US Open debut in 2008, where he made the cut, shooting a one-under 70 in the first round at Torrey Pines for a share of seventh place. He went on to finish T60th, but his performance earned the golfing world's attention.
Fowler won the Ben Hogan Award in 2008 for outstanding collegiate golfer in the United States, after which he went on to represent the United States in the Walker Cup twice, winning the trophy on both occasions.
Rickie Fowler major championship summary
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| Tournament | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Top-5 | Top-10 | Top-25 | Events | Cuts made |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Masters Tournament | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 10 | 9 |
| PGA Championship | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 14 | 11 |
| U.S. Open | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 13 | 9 |
| The Open Championship | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 12 | 11 |
| Totals | 0 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 13 | 22 | 49 | 40 |
- Most consecutive cuts made – 14 (2016 Open – 2019 Open)
- Longest streak of top-10s – 4 (2014 Masters – 2014 PGA)
Is Rickie Fowler married?
Yes, Fowler is married and has been married to track and field amateur athlete Allison Stokke since October 2019.
Who is Rickie Fowler's wife?
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Fowler married amateur track and field athlete and model Allison Stokke in October 2019. The couple started dating in 2017 and got engaged in June 2018. They have a daughter, Maya, born in November 2021.
Like her husband, Stokke is a professional athlete; she broke the American records as a pole vaulter and now doubles as a fitness model. Like Fowler, she is also from California, having grown up in Newport Beach. She is a former gymnast who attended Newport Harbor High School, where she began pole vaulting as a freshman. Stokke was ranked second in California and the nation for pole vaulting during her senior year.
Why does Rickie Fowler wear orange?
The former World number one is famous for his attractive outfits on the golf course because he likes to wear his orange polo t-shirt for Sunday's matches. He has also worn orange on the final day of all the tournaments he has played in his career. The golfer has revealed that he wears orange in honor of his time at Oklahoma State University.
What's Rickie Fowler's net worth?
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Fowler's estimated net worth is $18 million, with tour winnings and endorsements accounting for the bulk of his wealth.
In 2020, Fowler acquired a small investment in Long Drink Company, a producer of alcoholic beverages.
A Mercedes AMG GTS, a Nissan GT-R, a Porsche GT3 RS, and a Mercedes Benz CLS 63 are among the expensive cars he owns.
Cobra Puma Golf is the primary provider of Fowler's gear and clothing. Additionally, he works with Rocket Mortgage on marketing initiatives.
He established the Rickie Fowler Foundation, which offers financial aid and scholarships to students and works to promote golf among young people.
Rickie Fowler tattoos
Fowler had at least six tattoos on his body at the time of writing this article. The first is a block "G" at his left elbow in memory of Georgia Veach, a friend's daughter and the daughter of a Seattle pastor, who was diagnosed with lissencephaly. He got the tattoo just before the 2015 Presidents Cup.
The name Yutaka Tanaka (Rickie's grandfather) is written in Japanese script on his left bicep for the second tattoo in January 2016. The third tattoo is a set of Olympic rings to remember his participation in the 2016 Summer Olympic Games. This tattoo was done a few weeks after he had played in the 2016 Games.
Other smaller tattoos on Fowler include a capital F at the base of his right wrist, a crucifix on the tip of his left index finger, and a sentence at the base of both of his right and left wrists.
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