‘Cutest Ever’: Adorable Toddlers of Jordan Spieth & Rickie Fowler Make the Patrons Go Head Over Heels

One of the days every golf lover waits for is Wednesday of the Masters week, wherein the Georgian greens uphold one of its sweetest traditions, the Par-3 contest. Since 1960, the tradition has seen some of the sweetest memories being created on the Augusta National Golf Course, As the golfers grace the greens alongside their family members for a fun-filled day, before they gear up for the competition ahead.

This year’s Par -3 contest saw many iconic moments, whether it be Bryson DeChambeau making a slam dunk par at the Yellow Jasmine (8th hole), or the aces that were carded by Gary Woodland, Viktor Hovland, and Sepp Straka, to name a few. However, it was Rickie Fowler who lifted the glass trophy in the end. But it appears Fowler’s spotlight was taken away from him by his own daughter Maya Fowler, and her partner in crime was Jordan Spieths‘s son, Sammy Spieth, whose cuteness won over the patrons and the netizens as well.

PGA Tour took their official Instagram account and shared a couple of adorable pictures of the two toddlers enjoying their time on the Augusta greens. The post’s caption read, “Bring your kids to work day ❤️” In the carousel, the first picture is of the two kids with big smiles on their faces as they donned the iconic white overalls. In the following picture, Sammy can be seen holding a club and trying to hit the golf ball. It wasn’t only his father but the onlookers too who were keenly invested in the toddler’s golf play. The last picture was of the 2024 Par 3 winner, in his girl-dad mode as his daughter also took up the clubs.

Additionally, the toddlers became a center of attraction at the Augusta National and created their fan base over other feeds as well. A video shared by Fore Play on their social media displayed the kids running along in formal white caddy attire while they were innocently exploring the golf course. Their funny run was backed up by parents, who are keen to teach their little ones about the art of playing golf.

The Master’s official X account posted another video that displayed this keenness in detail and sharpness in Sammy’s shot. Moreover, this is not the first time Sammy Spieth has come under the spotlight; he was right there charming the patrons in the 2023 Master’s Par 3 contest as well. When it comes to Maya, Rickie Fowler already has a golf bag tag on her name along with the AJGA logo. The heartwarming pictures and videos posted over social media for both of these cutest visitors attracted a great deal of audience and popularity so soon!

What are patrons saying about Sammy and Maya?

As the two toddlers took center stage on Wednesday, netizens hopped onto their keyboards and showered Jr. Spieth and Jr. Fowler with an abundance of love. Sammy Spieth had his golfing skills must have impressed one user as they declared the kid with a bright golf future and commented, “Future Masters Champion. I’ve seen the swing; I stand by it.” The next golf fan has taken his little adventure to another level and left a humourous comment on the post “Allegedly, Speith’s son holed out from 175 yards for par after this post was made”. While Sammy’s father Jordan Spieth won his first green jacket already in 2015, Rickie Fowler has yet to get himself one.

Many couldn’t help but see the uncanny resemblance between the father and daughter focusing on Maya’s appearance, as many chimed in with words like, “Ricky Flower said: “Ctrl+C, Ctrl+V” 😂” and “Mini Rickie ❤” It appears Maya Fowler who got her looks from her father, has also gotten his athleticism as one fan highlighted, “Maya has all the energy. I don’t think she has stopped running yet 😂😍👏” The little girl accompanied her father on the greens and was enjoying every bit of it.

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Sammy and Maya’s innocent shenanigans, surely made many people’s day. The comments section was filled with, praising their pure reactions to the game as one user stated, “Sweet! 💚💚.” Another couldn’t help but admire how the kids were just having fun with their parents and commented, “So cute 😍😍😍” 

Additionally, Sammy has acquired some compliments for himself too; “Spieth’s son smacked it,” commented another golf lover. Sammy Spieth is also not behind in showing that he is like his father when it comes to the game. The way he held his club and made the shot very sincerely, despite the crowd, was wonderful. He did not hesitate for a moment, and he also high-fived Spieth after.

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There are a few golfers who have been training their kids since their early childhood to become professionals in the sport, but are Fowler and Spieth also moving in similar directions?