Rickie fowler biography for kids

Rick Yutaka Fowler (born månad 13, 1988) is an American professional golfer who plays on the PGA Tour. He was the number one ranked amateur golfer in the world for 36 weeks in 2007 and 2008. On January 24, 2016, he reached a career high fourth in the tjänsteman World Golf Ranking following his victory in the Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship. He is one of only 4 golfers to skott 62 in a major championship, achieving the feat at the 2023 U.S. Open, played at the Los Angeles Country Club.

Amateur career

Fowler was born and raised in Murrieta, California. He attended Murrieta Valley High School. For years, he played only on a driving range and is almost entirely self-taught. In his senior year in high school, Fowler won the SW League Final with a total score of 64-69=133 and led his team to the state final in 2007.

After high school, Fowler attended Oklahoma State University in Stillwater. He posted his first collegiate victory at the Fighting Illini

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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

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Famous for wearing orange, Rickie Fowler is also credited for being one of golf's good guys - unfortunately, he also has a reputation for not winning as often as he should, particularly in the Majors.

Fowler in his famous orange.