"Why everyone loves him" - Fans react to 'good guy' Rickie Fowler's heartfelt gesture at Match Play

Rickie Fowler once again showed why he is one of the most likable guys on the Tour. After winning his match against Keith Mitchell at WGC-Dell Technologies Matchplay, he didn't leave quickly. He patiently signed autographs for every fan.

Social media was impressed by the gesture of Fowler and had few things to say.

Here's a look at some of the reactions:

"Why everyone loves him."

"Dude gets it!"

"Love that guy!"

"Nice he qualified for masters then…"

"Didn’t take the $ and has found his way back. He might win this year. Great players find a way !!!!"

"Good to have Rickie back !!! Thank you, Butch !"

"Golf is better when Ricky is playing well"

"I was a volunteer at The Memorial last year where the pros signed autographs and I can tell you Ricky didn't leave until EVERY autograph was signed. Respect."

"Unlucky outcome this week. The W is coming soon, big up."

"Hard not to root for the guy."

"Man of the people and always has been. Greatness.

"I just worked the Players and I saw up close how these guys take time for their fans. So many good humans on the Tour. Ricky certainly is one of them"

"We need more Rickie, Rickie at the Masters!"

"One of the best humans in sports"

"Rory heads for the first microphone to bitch about competitors. Ricky is the bomb!"

"Rickie Fowler: a true legend on and off the course. 🏌️‍♂️"

"Ricky might be the best story of the 2023 season. I love watching him play well"

"Same thing he does after losing, which is even more impressive."

"I hope gets in the Masters"

"Because Rickie gets it. Class act"

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Rickie Fowler crashes out of WGC-Dell Technologies Matchplay despite winning the last match

Rickie Fowler fails to qualify for the next round of World Golf Championships-Dell Technologies MatchPlay

It was a heartbreak for Rickie Fowler on Friday as despite doing all he could. He fell just short of qualifying for the top 16 of the WGC-Dell Technologies Matchplay. This has dented his chances of playing at the 2023 Masters.

To play at the first major of the year at Augusta National, Fowler needed to stay in the top 50 of OWGR and required a top 16 finish in the Austin event. While he won his match against Keith Mitchell by 1-up, Billy Horschell's win over Jon Rahm meant the former would qualify for the knockout round at the WGC-Dell Technologies Matchplay.

Billy Horschell beat Rahm by 5 and 4. He secured two wins and a tie to top the group 2. Fowler won two but lost against Horschell. The World No. 2 had a disappointing tournament with a couple of losses and just one win over Keith Mitchell. Mithcell finished last with one tie and no wins.

The hopes are still not over yet for the 2015 Players Championship winner as he will need to win the Valero Texas Open to secure his place in the top 50 in the Official World Golf Rankings.