Rickie Fowler Fires Back at Instagram Troll After Weeks of Abuse

The unknown Instagram user first began sending the hateful messages in early August. Fowler ignored them for several weeks but finally gave him a befitting response after he concluded his 2025 PGA Tour season on Sunday. Fowler shared a screenshot of the hateful messages and asked the troll to find him and say those words to his face.

“Cliff, or whoever you are, you know where to find me and I’d love to see you face to face. You’re the one hiding behind your little fake account…I’m sure your significant others are so thrilled how you’ve done in life…enjoy your Sunday evening.”

Fowler Receives Overwhelming Support

Fowler has received overwhelming messages of support from fans following the abuse he endured. The 36-year-old started this season slowly but finished tied for seventh at the Memorial Tournament, which gave him a boost. That result earned him a spot at The Open, where he went on to finish tied for 14th. He then put in strong performances to climb into the FedEx Cup top 70, qualifying for the FedEx St. Jude Championship, where he finished tied for sixth. The result pushed him up to 48th in the FedEx Cup rankings. With that, he not only secured his place in the BMW Championship but also guaranteed his spot in all of the 2026 Signature Events.

‘Don’t let the Turkeys bother you. You are a beloved golfer and a great asset to the game. Great to see you playing well !!,” a fan urged him to ignore the trolls.

Another fan praised him for his comeback and stated that Fowler will win a major soon. “Rickie, keep going strong, you’re right there, mi amigo. You’ve made an incredible comeback, and I have no doubt you’ll be holding majors in the not-so-distant future. Wishing you, your team, and most importantly, your family all the best. Giddy-Up!”

“I’ve said this a million times… Rickie, you are a stand-up guy! A classy human and one hell of a great family man! You give so much to golf and the fans! You deserve much better than what you get from golf and fans! Thank you for all you do and who you are! Grind like hell and get it!” another fan posted.