Rickie Fowler's mom almost missed her son's best moment on the PGA Tour and an historic turn of events at the Players Championship. By Kyle Porter. May 11, 2015 ...

Rickie Fowler's mother, Lynne, nearly missed the biggest day of her son's career, but the Players Championship win didn't come to fruition until she was there in person.

When Rickie walked off the 17th green, his mother was the first to greet him. When they embraced, he whispered, "Happy Mother's Day." "I got to be with both of my kids at that time," Lynn Fowler said.

Rickie Fowler's mother, Lynne, nearly missed the biggest day of her son's career, but for some reason, the Players Championship win didn't come to fruition until she was there in person.

Rickie Fowler grew up in Murrieta, California before heading to Stillwater to attend Oklahoma State. His parents, Lynn and Rod Fowler, have watched their son’s ascent since he built a makeshift ...

Rickie's historic streak to come back and win the Players even surprised his mom and sister, who were checked in for their flight out of town.

Rickie Fowler's mother, Lynne, nearly missed the biggest day of her son's career, but the Players Championship win didn't come to fruition until she was there in person.