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The Masters Tournament in Augusta witnessed a dazzling display off the course as golf WAGs, led by Paulina Gretzky, wife of Dustin Johnson, turned heads.
Golf Stars and Partners Shine at Masters Par-3 Contest
Ahead of the highly anticipated Masters action, golf’s biggest names and their partners created a spectacle at the traditional Par-3 competition on Wednesday, April 9th. This beloved event sees players’ wives, girlfriends, and children often step in as caddies.
While Scottie Scheffler returned to Augusta National as the reigning champion, other top contenders like Rory McIlroy, Jon Rahm, and Ludvig Åberg are eager to challenge for the coveted Green Jacket. However, in the days leading up to the first major championship of the year, attention was firmly fixed on the glamorous partners of these golfing stars.
Among the captivating personalities were Ludvig Åberg’s girlfriend, Olivia Peet, a rising tennis talent, and Erica Stoll, wife of Rory McIlroy, appearing more in love than ever following their recent reconciliation. Meredith Scudder, Scottie Scheffler’s childhood sweetheart, also graced the event.
As the Masters tournament officially commences, we spotlight the glamorous partners poised to captivate at Augusta National.
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Dustin Johnson’s wife Paulina Gretzky led the way as golf’s most prolific WAGs stunned at the Masters in Augusta
Golf’s biggest stars and their partners put on a show on Wednesday, April 9 for the traditional Par-3 competition
Among the gorgeous faces stealing the men’s spotlight was Ludvig Åberg’s girlfriend Olivia Peetm who is a rising tennis star
Paulina Gretzky (Dustin Johnson)
Paulina Gretzky, wife of Masters champion Dustin Johnson, is the daughter of ice hockey legend Wayne Gretzky.
Beyond her father’s iconic status, Paulina has established her own fame as an actress, model, and singer.
This prominent golf WAG has appeared in films such as “Grown Ups 2,” “Fame,” and “Guns, Girls and Gambling,” and has also secured recording contracts.
Paulina and Johnson, a Masters and US Open winner, became engaged in 2013 and married in April 2022 after a prolonged engagement. They are parents to two sons, River and Tatum.
Their wedding ceremony was attended by a star-studded gathering of friends and family, including reality television personalities Paige DeSorbo, Craig Conover, and Austen Kroll.
Dustin Johnson’s wife has featured in movies like Grown Ups 2 (2013), Fame (2009) and Guns, Girls and Gambling (2012) and has also had record deals
Paulina is the daughter of ice hockey legend Wayne Gretzky and married to Dustin Johnson
The model revealed she got death threats following her husband’s move to LIV Golf
The pair got engaged in 2013 and after a lengthy engagement, tied the knot in April 2022
The wedding reception featured a performance by Kid Rock, who sang a rendition of Chris Stapleton’s ‘Joy of My Life.’
The model disclosed that she received death threats following her husband’s move to LIV Golf.
Johnson transitioned to the LIV Golf circuit for a reported $150 million when it emerged in 2022.
‘People sending death threats and truly awful things,’ Gretzky stated during an interview on the Netflix series “Full Swing,” which chronicles the PGA Tour’s agreement with LIV.
‘People were undoubtedly aggressive. That’s when I decided to disengage for a while. I thought, I don’t need to see this. Everyone is entitled to their opinion. Fine.’
Jena Sims Koepka (Brooks Koepka)
Jena Sims Koepka and Brooks Koepka first encountered each other in 2015 at the Masters. Jena mentioned to Golf Digest in 2019 that this was fitting as she is a Georgia native.
‘We initially met at the 2015 Masters. Which is particularly special because I’m from Georgia, so it’s ideal,’ she explained. ‘We were on Hole 7, which I barely recall, but he recounts, “Oh, I remember exactly what you were wearing, where we were standing, everything.”‘
Jena recounted her long-standing interest in golf, having grown up watching the sport due to her father.
Brooks and Jena announced their engagement in April 2021, after dating for over five years.
The romantic proposal unfolded on a beach in Jupiter, Florida, and he shared her post on his Instagram story, adding, ‘Finally…’
Brooks Koepka met wife Jena Sims at the Masters before marrying the model seven years later
Jena is an actress and is most known for her role in the Sharknado movies
Sims became a Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model back in 2024
The couple welcomed their first child – a baby boy named Crew
In September 2021, Brooks spoke candidly about Jena’s transformative impact on his life.
‘The way I operate, I’m either fully engaged or completely disengaged. Perhaps I didn’t grasp this for the first 25 years of my life, but over the last five years, I’ve been able to understand myself and achieve happiness,’ he told Golf Digest.
‘I’m uncertain if it’s due to Jena or simply a better understanding of how things function, but you mature gradually.’
‘I can’t pinpoint it exactly. But when things align, and you identify a successful approach, you commit to that program and adhere to it.’
Jena, who featured as a Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model in 2024 and is an actress best known for her role in the “Sharknado” film series, is frequently seen supporting Brooks at his golf events.
The couple married seven years after their initial meeting and welcomed their firstborn, a son named Crew, in July 2023, six weeks prematurely.
Meredith Scudder (Scottie Scheffler)
Scottie Scheffler currently dominates the PGA Tour and is a leading contender to win another Green Jacket this week.
Scheffler and his wife, Meredith Scudder, married in 2020 after a six-year courtship. The couple are high school sweethearts, having met as teenagers at Highland Park High School.
When college beckoned, they attended different universities in Texas but maintained their relationship.
Both graduated in 2018, and the golf star proposed two years later.
At the time, Meredith expressed her joy, ‘YES! I’m overwhelmed that God has given me my best friend to share my life with. I’m eager to become your wife, Scottie! Amazed by the Lord’s faithfulness and kindness to us. [LET’S] DO THIS!’
Scottie and Meredith tied the knot in 2020, after six years of dating and long distance
The couple welcomed their first child together on May 8, 2024, a son Bennett
The two have kept their romance pretty low-key – with Meredith’s social accounts set to private
They exchanged vows in December 2020 at Arlington Hall in Dallas.
Beyond that, they have maintained a low-profile romance, with Scottie rarely posting about his wife on social media, and her accounts remain private.
The couple welcomed their first child, a son named Bennett, on May 8, 2024, just weeks after Scheffler’s 2024 Masters victory.
Scudder is often seen at his tournaments, supporting him as he continues to accumulate victories, most recently at the Par-3 contest, where she and their young son caddied for the defending champion.
Regarding her professional life, Meredith previously worked for various humanitarian organizations, including Family Legacy and Live Beyond.
Erica McIlroy (Rory McIlroy)
Northern Irish golf star Rory McIlroy is married to Erica Stoll. The pair were initially introduced in 2012.
Despite their first meeting at the Ryder Cup that year, where Erica, then 35, was working for the PGA, their romantic relationship didn’t commence until several years later.
A few months after ending his engagement to tennis star Caroline Wozniacki in 2014, McIlroy and Erica became a couple and got engaged a year after.
McIlroy proposed to Erica in 2015 during a Parisian holiday. The proposal reportedly occurred on the Champs-Elysees as they strolled through the city.
They married on April 21, 2017. Their wedding guest list famously included Stevie Wonder, Chris Martin, and Niall Horan.
McIlroy’s wedding was held at Ashworth Castle, a premier hotel in Ireland. Reports indicated that the fireworks display alone cost over £50,000, while the entire Mayo ceremony reached an estimated £200,000.
The couple has one child, Poppy Kennedy McIlroy, born on August 31, 2020.
Northern Irish golfer Rory McIlroy is married to Erica Stroll after tying the knot in 2017
The couple and their daughter Poppy enjoyed the par-three contest at this year’s Masters
The pair briefly split ahead of the 2024 Masters but rekindled shortly after
Erica was raised in Irondequoit, New York, before relocating to Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. She served as the Manager of Championship Volunteer Operations for the PGA of America in 2011.
In her leisure time, she enjoys sailing and watching television, particularly “The Bachelor.”
She also enjoys baking and prepared cookies to celebrate Team Europe’s Ryder Cup victory in 2018.
Recounting how he and his wife became a couple, McIlroy told Cool FM radio: ‘We were friends for a couple of years, having known each other from the golf circuit. In the summer of 2014, towards the end of summer, we started spending more time together, and it progressed from there.’
The couple faced a media frenzy last year after Erica filed for divorce a day before the 2024 PGA Championship.
However, just weeks later, they reconciled. Leading up to the 2025 Masters, McIlroy offered a positive update on their relationship, expressing that it is ‘amazing’ to share his golfing life with his family.
Kelley Rahm (Jon Rahm)
Former US Open and Masters champion Jon Rahm has had his now-wife Kelley Rahm by his side throughout his impressive career.
They first met as students at Arizona State University and have been together since at least 2016, when Kelley first appeared on Rahm’s Instagram.
Rahm married the former college athlete in 2019, and they now have two children and are expecting a third.
Kelley, originally from Lake Oswego, Oregon, graduated from Arizona State University and competed in javelin events for the university, according to The Sun.
Masters champion Rahm has had now-wife Kelley by his side throughout his sublime career
Rahm married the former college athlete in 2019, they share three children together
The couple first met when they were both students at Arizona State University
The couple’s wedding took place in Bilbao, Spain, in late 2019.
Their first child was born in April 2021. At the time, Rahm stated he would immediately leave the 2021 Masters if his wife went into labor during the tournament.
Fortunately, the baby arrived early, and Rahm celebrated the birth online, writing on Instagram: ‘Undoubtedly, the greatest day of my life.’
In August 2022, they welcomed their second child, Eneko, with Rahm posting online: ‘Feeling grateful for another healthy boy!’
Rahm and Cahill’s third child and first daughter, Alaia, was born in September 2024.
Rahm announced the news on Instagram, ‘So blessed. Mama and baby girl are both healthy and doing great.’
Katherine Gaal (Matthew Fitzpatrick)
Matthew Fitzpatrick’s wife is Katherine Fitzpatrick, née Gaal.
While the start of their relationship remains unclear, they became Instagram official in January 2023 and got engaged eight months later in September.
Katherine was raised in New Jersey and was first runner-up in the Miss New Jersey USA pageant in 2013, according to People magazine.
Matt Fitzpatrick’s wife is Katherine Gaal and they went Instagram official in January 2023
The pair became engaged in September 2023 with Matt popping the question in New Jersey
Gaal went to Pennsylvania State University and graduated with a double major in finance and broadcast journalism
She attended Pennsylvania State University, graduating with dual degrees in finance and broadcast journalism. She has since pursued a career in marketing.
For the past four years, she has been employed at Commvault, a software development firm.
The couple got engaged in September 2023, with Matt proposing in a scenic garden in New Jersey. They shared affectionate photos of the moment on Instagram.
They officially married in a romantic ceremony in October 2024.
Nikki Guidish (Patrick Cantlay)
Patrick Cantlay publicly acknowledged his relationship with Nikki Guidish, a pharmacist and former fitness model, in 2021.
They announced their engagement a year later, with Guidish sharing the news with her 23,000 Instagram followers.
Since their relationship became public, she has been a regular presence cheering for her husband at golf tournaments and PGA events.
Cantlay went public with his relationship with Guidish, a pharmacist and fitness model, in 2021
The couple decided the tie the knot the day after last year’s Ryder Cup in Italian capital Rome
The loving couple also share an adorable pooch together, a golden retriever named Maverick
Despite a less successful Ryder Cup for Cantlay and the USA in 2023, the couple decided to marry the following day in Rome.
Their wedding took place just 13 miles from the Marco Simone Golf and Country Club at the St. Regis.
Notable attendees included his Ryder Cup teammate Justin Thomas and LPGA star Jessica Korda.
Cantlay posted images of the wedding on Instagram, captioning them: ‘So incredibly grateful for all the friends and family that joined us on the best day of our lives.’
The couple also share a golden retriever named Maverick, nicknamed Mav.
Katherine Morikawa (Colin Morikawa)
Former Open champion Collin Morikawa met his wife Katherine Morikawa while both played collegiate golf in 2017.
After four years of dating, they got engaged in 2021, with Katherine writing on Instagram, ‘My forever and ever, I love you.’
They adopted a golden doodle named Koa in February 2021 before marrying in 2022.
Katherine, born in Canada but raised in China during high school, holds a degree in international management and caddied for her husband at the Augusta National Golf Club in 2022.
Morikawa met wife Katherine while they were both playing collegiate golf back in 2017
Colin Morikawa (pictured) and Katherine Zhu met through a mutual friend during college
The pair got a golden doodle named Koa together in February 2021, before tying the knot a year later in 2022
Katherine, who is from Vancouver, is the daughter of tennis champion Mike Chu
Morikawa expressed his adoration for her a month after their wedding. ‘I am very fortunate to have her,’ he said, according to Golf Monthly. ‘Kat has been a constant support throughout.’
‘She’d object if I didn’t mention this, but I didn’t start winning in college until she came into my life, so thank you, Kat. Whenever she’s present, it distracts me from golf. She understands my post-golf emotions.’
‘As mentioned, she played collegiately, understanding golf’s emotional impact, whether positive or negative. She shares the same emotional journey whether we are performing well or poorly. I’m incredibly lucky to have her.’
Katherine, originally from Vancouver, is the daughter of tennis champion Mike Chu.
Olivia Peet (Ludvig Åberg)
Ludvig Åberg’s girlfriend is Olivia Peet. They were first seen together publicly at the 2023 Ryder Cup in Rome.
The 25-year-old golfer is dating the emerging tennis star, reportedly after meeting at Texas Tech.
Olivia hails from Manchester, and before moving to the US, she was considered among the top 10 nationally ranked players in England.
Tennis talent appears to run in her family, as her father, Chris Peet, is a former tennis professional and now coach.
Olivia is from Manchester, and prior to moving to the US, she was believed to be one of 10 nationally ranked players in England
Peet made an appearance at the Par 3 contest, where players’ wives and girlfriends traditionally caddy
Ludvig Åberg’s girlfriend is Olivia Peet, with the pair spotted for the first time at the Ryder Cup
The 25-year-old golfer is dating the rising tennis star after apparently meeting at Texas Tech
Annie Spieth (Jordan Spieth)
Like Scheffler, Jordan Spieth is also married to his high school sweetheart, Annie Verret.
They officially married in November 2018 in their home state of Texas. Fellow golfers Rickie Fowler, Jason Dufner, Jimmy Walker, and Zach Johnson were among the attendees.
They welcomed their first child, a son named Sammy, on November 14, 2021, followed by a daughter, Sophie, in September 2023.
The couple is currently expecting their third child, due in July 2025.
Sammy has made public appearances, including at the Presidents Cup at Quail Hollow, where he wore headphones to protect his ears from the noise.
He also captivated at The Masters Par-3 contest last year, where players’ wives and children traditionally caddy.
Like Scheffler, Jordan Spieth is also married to his high school sweetheart – Annie Verret
The doting couple currently expecting their third child together, due in July 2025
The Spieths welcomed their first child, a son named Sammy, on November 14, 2021
He enthusiastically played in bunkers, explored the Augusta rough, and even tried putting with his father’s help.
‘My wife has been my rock,’ Spieth told SI.com in April 2021 after his Valero Texas Open victory.
‘This marks my first win since we married, a progression since around December.’
‘Before that, there were many challenging times. When you struggle professionally, you try to prevent it from affecting your home life. I am deeply thankful for the support system I have.’
Annie reportedly works as an event coordinator at The First Tee of Greater Dallas, an organization dedicated to inspiring underprivileged children through golf.