If you’ve been following Rickie Fowler, you’ve probably noticed his nonchalant attitude. Love him or hate him on the course, but his cool demeanor is something we all can appreciate. Whether it’s his bold outfits, his easygoing chats with fans, or the funny little quirks that come with being a golf icon, the guy stays cool. So, when the Fore Play podcast brought up the whole “Rickied it” thing, his reaction was exactly what you’d expect: pure Fowler chill.

The host, Sam Riggs Bozoian, asked if he knew that golfers would say, “Oh, you Rickied it!” when they jam short putts. Yeah, that’s pretty cruel, but there’s nothing Fowler can’t handle! His reaction? Absolutely unbothered. “That’s fine as long as it’s when they make it,” he said with a laugh, proving once again he’s as cool as they come.

Apparently, as Riggs pointed out, this has been a thing in recreational golf for over a decade. However, Fowler didn’t seem too fussed about it. “No, I don’t mind that,” he said. “I wouldn’t say. I don’t always hit them hard. It’s more when you’re like, I’m making this one, or, you know, unsure about maybe a little bit of movement. You’re just like, ah, it’s straight, hit it.”

The host chimed in with, “If someone misses it way too hard and low, you’re like, no, no, I don’t want to be a part of that.” Fowler couldn’t help but laugh and admit, “Although I have done that. We’ve all been there.” It’s relatable, right? We’ve all had those ‘what was I thinking?’ moments.

And that’s Rickie Fowler for you—rolling with the quirks, keeping things light, and proving once again why he’s one of the most easygoing guys in the game.

Is Fowler really a ‘putt misser’?

Okay, let’s address the elephant on the green. When people say, “Oh, you rickied it,” there’s a reason it resonates. Fowler has had his share of short-putt misses over the years—moments that left fans scratching their heads and yelling at their screens. Whether it’s nerves, misreads, or just bad luck, those little lapses have become part of the Fowler story.

Back in 2020, during the second round of the PGA Championship at TPC Harding Park, Fowler missed a short putt that was approximately six inches.

But here’s the thing: it’s not like Fowler’s whole short game is a disaster. It’s way far from it. For every miss that gets ‘memeified’, there are countless times he’s drained clutch putts that most of us wouldn’t even dream of making. At the 2020 ZOZO Championship, he confidently rolled in a six-foot birdie putt on the par-3 12th hole. His short-game prowess was also evident at the Shriners tournament, where his precise putting led to birdies. And let’s not forget his big win at the Honda Classic, where he sank crucial birdie putts to secure a four-shot win.

Whether it’s a tricky read or a pressure-packed moment, Fowler’s shown he’s more than capable of rolling it in when it matters.

So, is he really a “putt misser”? Not really. Sure, the meme might stick because it’s funny and kinda true at times, but Fowler’s short game isn’t defined by those misses. After all, as he said himself, “If it goes in, that’s when you can say it.” But wait, Fowler isn’t the only golfer to become a laughing stock for the golf community.

Golfers Who Became Meme Material

Fowler’s not the only golfer whose game has turned into meme material. Over the years, plenty of big names have had their moments go viral for all the right (and sometimes wrong) reasons. Take John Daly, for example—he’s been a walking meme with all his wild antics. And then there’s Charley Hull, who earned the nickname Puffer McGavin for her obsession with her nicotine stick. Then there was Sergio Garcia’s meltdown at the 2017 Masters when he kicked his club in frustration and instantly became meme material. That “golf rage” moment still pops up online, reminding fans that even pros have their off days. And how can we not mention Patrick Reed, who has had more than his fair share of controversy, like the 2019 Hero World Challenge incident, where he was accused of cheating? His fiery moments turned into viral memes, keeping Reed at the center of online humor.

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