Rickie Fowler and Xander Schauffele made history at the opening round of the US Open on Thursday. They shot 62 each to match the lowest-ever 18 holes record in a major.

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The record was set by South African Branden Grace in 2017’s Open at Birkdale.

Fowler is married to Allison Stokke. The two have a daughter named Maya.

Who is Allison Stokke and daughter Maya?

Allison Rebecca Stokke Fowler is a successful American track and field athlete and fitness model who was born on March 22, 1989. During her high school years, she received considerable attention and fame for her extraordinary pole vaulting abilities, breaking multiple American records in the sport. Her photographs became popular on the Internet when she was seventeen, catapulting her to internet celebrity.

Allison Stokke competed in two NCAA Division I Championships during her collegiate career, demonstrating her skills and determination. She was named an All-American at the 2011 NCAA Indoor Championships, a testament to her remarkable achievement in the sport.

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At the 2012 United States Olympic Trials, Stokke sought to qualify for the American Olympic squad in her ambition of representing her nation on a big scale. However, she was unable to reach the required height during the trials.

She was married to American professional golfer Rickie Fowler in 2019. The couple has a daughter named Maya.

Maya was born on November 18, 2021. However, more information is not available on her.

On Thursday afternoon at the U.S. Open, Rickie Fowler shot the first-ever 62 in the tournament’s history, making history. The amazing total of 10 birdies in his outstanding round demonstrated his exceptional technique and accuracy on the course. Soon after, Xander Schauffele wrapped up his round with an equally impressive showing, matching Fowler’s score of 62 while avoiding any bogeys.

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Both California natives Rickie Fowler and Xander Schauffele are competing for their first major championship victories as golfers.