Name: Lexi Thompson surprises Rickie Fowler for his birthday at Grant Thornton Invitational
Uploaded: 2024-12-13T18:38:47.000Z
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Description: Prior to teeing off for the first round of the Grant Thornton Invitational, Lexi Thompson surprises her playing partner Rickie Fowler with a birthday cake decorated in his signature orange. Fowler celebrates his 36th birthday Thursday during Round 1 at Tiburón Golf Club.

Grip it and rip it in this compilation of the best drivers off the deck from the 2025 PGA TOUR season. Check out Rickie Fowler, Aldrich Potgieter, Akshay Bhatia and other TOUR stars pull off incredible shots with their drivers.

Best driver-off-the-deck shots from 2025

In 2024, Rickie Fowler finished No. 101 in the FedExCup and his status was in question. Fowler documents his struggles and explains how he was able to turn things around in 2025.

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Watch a compilation of players like Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy, Justin Thomas and Rickie Fowler hit amazing shots that cause the commentators to shout out in amazement at what they saw.

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After shooting 1-under 69 in the final round of the 2025 BMW Championship, Rickie Fowler discusses a strong start to his Sunday, but making crucial mistakes on the final nine holes that hurt his chances to make the TOUR Championship.

Rickie Fowler interview after Round 4 at BMW Championship

In the final round of the 2025 BMW Championship, Rickie Fowler makes birdie on the par-3 13th hole.

Rickie Fowler rolls in birdie on No. 13 at BMW Championship

In the final round of the 2025 BMW Championship, Rickie Fowler makes birdie on the par-4 10th hole.

Rickie Fowler's fine fairway bunker shot sets up birdie on No. 10 at BMW Championship

In the final round of the 2025 BMW Championship, Rickie Fowler makes birdie on the par-4 9th hole.

Rickie Fowler makes birdie on No. 9 at BMW Championship

In the final round of the 2025 BMW Championship, Rickie Fowler makes birdie on the par-4 7th hole.

Rickie Fowler makes birdie on No. 7 at BMW Championship

In the final round of the 2025 BMW Championship, Rickie Fowler makes birdie on the par-4 5th hole.

Rickie Fowler makes birdie on No. 5 at BMW Championship

In the third round of the 2025 BMW Championship, Rickie Fowler makes birdie on the par-5 16th hole.

Rickie Fowler makes birdie on No. 16 at BMW Championship

In the third round of the 2025 BMW Championship, Rickie Fowler makes birdie on the par-4 15th hole.

Rickie Fowler sinks 57-foot birdie putt, battles top-30 bubble at BMW Championship

In the third round of the 2025 BMW Championship, Rickie Fowler makes birdie on the par-4 14th hole.

Rickie Fowler makes birdie on No. 14 at BMW Championship

In the third round of the 2025 BMW Championship, Rickie Fowler makes birdie on the par-4 11th hole.

Rickie Fowler makes birdie on No. 11 at BMW Championship

In the third round of the 2025 BMW Championship, Rickie Fowler makes birdie on the par-5 4th hole.

Rickie Fowler makes birdie on No. 4 at BMW Championship

In the second round of the 2025 BMW Championship, Rickie Fowler makes birdie on the par-4 18th hole.

Rickie Fowler sinks a 29-foot birdie putt on No. 18 at BMW Championship

In the second round of the 2025 BMW Championship, Rickie Fowler makes birdie on the par-4 7th hole.

Rickie Fowler's approach from the bunker sets up birdie at BMW Championship

In the opening round of the 2025 BMW Championship, Rickie Fowler makes a 8-foot birdie putt on the par-4 7th hole.

Rickie Fowler rolls in birdie putt at BMW Championship

In the opening round of the 2025 BMW Championship, Rickie Fowler makes birdie on the par-4 11th hole.

Rickie Fowler flights approach for back-to-back birdies at BMW Championship

In the opening round of the 2025 BMW Championship, Rickie Fowler makes a 24-foot birdie putt on the par-4 10th hole.

Rickie Fowler drains a 24-foot birdie putt at BMW Championship

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After shooting 1-under 69 in the final round of the 2025 FedEx St. Jude Championship, Rickie Fowler discusses finishing T6 and advancing to the BMW Championship, extending his season and finishing top-50 in the FedExCup standings to earn starts in Signature Events in 2026.

Rickie Fowler interview after Round 4 at FedEx St. Jude

In the final round of the 2025 FedEx St. Jude Championship, Rickie Fowler makes birdie on the par-4 15th hole.

Rickie Fowler hanging onto top-50 spot after birdie at FedEx St. Jude

In the final round of the 2025 FedEx St. Jude Championship, Rickie Fowler makes birdie on the par-4 sixth hole.

Rickie Fowler clips it tight for birdie at FedEx St. Jude

In the final round of the 2025 FedEx St. Jude Championship, Rickie Fowler makes birdie on the par-4 1st hole.

Rickie Fowler opens with birdie at FedEx St. Jude

In the third round of the 2025 FedEx St. Jude Championship, Rickie Fowler makes birdie on the par-3 11th hole.

Rickie Fowler makes birdie on No. 11 at FedEx St. Jude

In the third round of the 2025 FedEx St. Jude Championship, Rickie Fowler makes birdie on the par-3 4th hole.

Rickie Fowler's excellent tee shot sets up birdie at FedEx St. Jude

In the second round of the 2025 FedEx St. Jude Championship, Rickie Fowler makes a 10-foot birdie putt on the par-4 9th hole.

Rickie Fowler makes birdie on No. 9 at FedEx St. Jude

In the second round of the 2025 FedEx St. Jude Championship, Rickie Fowler makes a 17-foot birdie putt on the par-4 6th hole.

Rickie Fowler continues steady play with birdie at FedEx St. Jude

In the opening round of the 2025 FedEx St. Jude Championship, Rickie Fowler makes birdie on the par-4 17th hole.

Rickie Fowler's excellent approach from the rough leads to birdie at FedEx St. Jude

Prior to teeing off for the first round of the Grant Thornton Invitational, Lexi Thompson surprises her playing partner Rickie Fowler with a birthday cake decorated in his signature orange. Fowler celebrates his 36th birthday Thursday during Round 1 at Tiburón Golf Club. 

Lexi Thompson surprises Rickie Fowler for his birthday at Grant Thornton Invitational

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Neal Shipley blind ranks classic Christmas movies and picks which holiday classic is his favorite.

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Colombia's Marcelo Rozo, 36, earned his first PGA TOUR card at Final Stage of 2025 PGA TOUR Q-School presented by Korn Ferry. Upon securing his card, he pointed to the sky in memory of his late brother Mateo, a competitive golfer who passed away at age 19.

Marcelo Rozo earns first PGA TOUR card at Final Stage of Q-School in honor of late brother

Look back on the best shots from Rory McIlroy's phenomenal 2025 season, including his unforgettable playoff victory over J.J. Spaun to capture his second win at THE PLAYERS Championship.

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Follow Matt Kuchar and his son Cameron after their victory at the 2025 PNC Championship.

Matt and Cameron Kuchar mic'd up after winning PNC Championship

 Check out swings from Team Daly, Team Annika and more dynamic duos in the 2025 PNC Championship.

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In the "Optum Golf Channel Games," Scottie Scheffler edges Rory McIlroy in the captain's challenge to earn a victory for his team.

Scottie Scheffler's team wins by 1 inch at 'Golf Channel Games'

In the "Optum Golf Channel Games," Captain Rory McIlroy hits a shot out of the bunker, and teammate Shane Lowry converts it for an up-and-down in the team relay.

Rory McIlroy, Shane Lowry pull off speedy up-and-down at 'Golf Channel Games'

In the "Optum Golf Channel Games," Luke Clanton, playing on Captain Scottie Scheffler's team, hits the green from 170 yards with both a 3-wood and gap wedge.

Luke Clanton pulls off crazy shots in 14-club challenge at 'Golf Channel Games'

In the "Optum Golf Channel Games," teammates Scottie Scheffler, Luke Clanton, Keegan Bradley and Sam Burns contribute to a 30-second par in the timed shootout.

Scottie Scheffler's team produces speedy par in timed shootout at 'Golf Channel Games'

In the "Optum Golf Channel Games," teammates Luke Donald, Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry each contribute to a 28-second birdie in the timed shootout.
 

Rory McIlroy's team converts birdie in 28 seconds at 'Golf Channel Games'

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Lexi Thompson surprises Rickie Fowler for his birthday at Grant Thornton Invitational

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Matt and Cameron Kuchar mic'd up after winning PNC Championship

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Rory McIlroy, Shane Lowry pull off speedy up-and-down at 'Golf Channel Games'

Luke Clanton pulls off crazy shots in 14-club challenge at 'Golf Channel Games'

Scottie Scheffler's team produces speedy par in timed shootout at 'Golf Channel Games'

Rory McIlroy's team converts birdie in 28 seconds at 'Golf Channel Games'

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Golf announcer calls on the PGA TOUR that get increasingly more intense

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Rickie Fowler rolls in birdie on No. 13 at BMW Championship

Rickie Fowler's fine fairway bunker shot sets up birdie on No. 10 at BMW Championship

Rickie Fowler makes birdie on No. 9 at BMW Championship

Rickie Fowler makes birdie on No. 7 at BMW Championship

Rickie Fowler makes birdie on No. 5 at BMW Championship

Rickie Fowler makes birdie on No. 16 at BMW Championship

Rickie Fowler sinks 57-foot birdie putt, battles top-30 bubble at BMW Championship

Rickie Fowler makes birdie on No. 14 at BMW Championship

Rickie Fowler makes birdie on No. 11 at BMW Championship

Rickie Fowler makes birdie on No. 4 at BMW Championship

Rickie Fowler sinks a 29-foot birdie putt on No. 18 at BMW Championship

Rickie Fowler's approach from the bunker sets up birdie at BMW Championship

Rickie Fowler rolls in birdie putt at BMW Championship

Rickie Fowler flights approach for back-to-back birdies at BMW Championship

Rickie Fowler drains a 24-foot birdie putt at BMW Championship

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Rickie Fowler hanging onto top-50 spot after birdie at FedEx St. Jude

Rickie Fowler clips it tight for birdie at FedEx St. Jude

Rickie Fowler opens with birdie at FedEx St. Jude

Rickie Fowler makes birdie on No. 11 at FedEx St. Jude

Rickie Fowler's excellent tee shot sets up birdie at FedEx St. Jude

Rickie Fowler makes birdie on No. 9 at FedEx St. Jude

Rickie Fowler continues steady play with birdie at FedEx St. Jude

Rickie Fowler's excellent approach from the rough leads to birdie at FedEx St. Jude