PGA Tour fan favourite Rickie Fowler makes special announcement
**Rickie Fowler Welcomes Second Daughter, Announces Break from PGA Tour** Rickie Fowler, a multiple PGA Tour winner and fan favorite, has joyfully announced the birth of his second child with his wife, Allison. The couple, who already share a daughter named Maya, welcomed another baby girl into their family, whom they have named Nellie. Fowler…
**Rickie Fowler Welcomes Second Daughter, Announces Break from PGA Tour**
Rickie Fowler, a multiple PGA Tour winner and fan favorite, has joyfully announced the birth of his second child with his wife, Allison. The couple, who already share a daughter named Maya, welcomed another baby girl into their family, whom they have named Nellie.
Fowler took to social media on Saturday to share the happy news, posting a photo of his family and writing, “Welcome to the crew, Nellie.” The arrival of their newest addition marks another milestone for the couple, who started dating in 2017, married in 2019, and became parents to Maya in 2021.
The timing of Nellie’s birth explains Fowler’s absence from this week’s Wyndham Championship at Sedgefield Country Club in North Carolina. This PGA Tour event, the final tournament before the FedExCup playoffs, could have been crucial for Fowler, who was ranked 104th in the standings with a slim chance to qualify for the postseason. Only the top 70 players after this week’s event advance to the FedEx St. Jude Championship.
However, Fowler had already hinted at taking a break from golf following the final men’s major of the year, anticipating the arrival of his second child. With the birth of Nellie, Fowler’s 2023-2024 season has officially come to an end, and he is expected to return to the fairways in the fall.
Congratulations to Rickie and Allison on their growing family!