Joyous Rickie Fowler Welcomes Second Daughter, Nellie.

Rickie Fowler, a six-time PGA Tour winner and one of the most beloved figures in professional golf, recently shared the joyous news of the birth of his second daughter, Nellie, through an Instagram post. Fowler, who has amassed a huge following both on and off the course, couldn’t contain his happiness as he introduced his new bundle of joy to the world.

In the Instagram post, Fowler shared a heartwarming photo of his family, featuring his wife Allison Stokke, their first daughter Maya, and the newest addition, Nellie. The picture perfectly captured the love and excitement of the growing family. Alongside the image, Fowler penned a touching caption that read: “My Family!! Right where I’m supposed to be. Welcome to the crew Nellie.” The post quickly garnered thousands of likes and comments from fans and fellow athletes alike, all eager to congratulate the Fowler family on their new arrival.

Fowler’s journey into fatherhood began on November 18, 2021, when he and Allison welcomed their first daughter, Maya. Since then, Maya has become a familiar face to golf fans, often accompanying her dad to various tournaments. One of the most memorable moments came in April of this year when Maya and Allison joined Fowler at the Masters Par-3 Contest, which he went on to win. The sight of Maya, dressed in a miniature white caddie boiler suit, alongside her dad, melted the hearts of many.

It was during this same week that Fowler took to Instagram once again to announce that the family would soon be welcoming another member. He posted an adorable photo of Maya, with shoes ready for her baby sister, and wrote: “Maya with shoes ready for her baby sister…we’re excited to be a foursome later this summer!” This sweet post further endeared the Fowler family to fans and added to the anticipation surrounding the birth of their second child.

As the due date approached, Fowler spoke with Golfweek, revealing that the baby was expected to arrive on August 4th. In preparation for this major life event, Fowler made the decision to take a break from golf following The Open in July. His priority was clear—he wanted to be fully present for the birth of his daughter. This decision also explained Fowler’s absence from this week’s Wyndham Championship, a crucial tournament for players hoping to secure a spot in the top 70 of the FedEx Cup standings and qualify for the FedEx St. Jude Championship, the first of the three Playoffs.

Fowler’s choice to prioritize family over competition has only further endeared him to fans, who appreciate his commitment both to his career and to his role as a father. As the Fowler family settles into life as a family of four, the golf world eagerly awaits Rickie’s return to the course, where he is sure to continue his impressive career, now with even more love and support behind him.