The Wives And Girlfriends of PGA Tour Pros
The wives and girlfriends of PGA golfers may not be as well-known as their partners, but many of them are impressive in their own right. Read on to take a look at some of those lovely wives and girlfriends, and learn more about how they met their partners and how they inspire golf fans with their love of the sport.
Daniel Berger And Victoria Slater
Daniel Berger embarked on his professional golf career at the age of 20, amassing a commendable number of tournament victories. He is currently romantically involved with Victoria "Tori" Slater, a realtor specializing in the Jupiter and Palm Beach Gardens regions of Florida.
As reported by Golf Monthly, Slater frequently attends Berger's tournaments and occasionally takes up the role of his caddy, offering invaluable support on the course.
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Matthew Fitzpatrick And Lydia Cassada
Matthew Fitzpatrick clinched his inaugural professional victory at the 2015 British Masters. During his time at Northwestern University, he crossed paths with Lydia Cassada, his present girlfriend.
According to Golf Monthly, Cassada serves as a marketing representative for a travel company. The couple frequently attends various sporting events, relishing their shared passion.
Rickie Fowler And Allison Stokke
Rickie Fowler boasts a remarkable career on the PGA Tour spanning more than a decade. In 2007 and 2008, he held the prestigious title of the world's number one amateur golfer for an impressive 36 consecutive weeks.
Fowler found love with track and field star and fitness model Allison Stokke, whom he married in October 2019. Together, they form a power couple that embraces both athleticism and style.
Paul Casey And Pollyanna Woodward
Paul Casey grew up in England and joined the European Tour in 2001. He reached his personal best in 2009 at the third spot on the Official Golf Ranking list.
He married Pollyanna Woodward in January 2015 and they have two children together.
Harris English And Helen Marie Bowers
PGA Tour member Harris English grew up in Georgia and Tennessee and excelled in golf during high school at The Baylor School before becoming a pro.
English married Helen Marie Bowers on February 11, 2017, and she is often seen at his side during his tournaments. Bowers currently works as a real estate agent in St. Simons Island, Georgia.
Gary Woodland And Gabby Granado
After a successful career at the University of Kansas, Gary Woodland turned pro and has competed in the PGA Tour since 2009.
After transitioning from basketball to golf, he met his current wife, Gabby Granado. They tied the knot in October 2016.
Rory McIlroy And Erica Stoll
Rory McIlroy is one of the top golfers in the PGA after winning four majors in three and a half years. The only other players to do this include Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods. In 2015, he started dating a former PGA of America employee named Erica Stoll.
That same year the two got engaged during a trip to Paris. McIlroy and Stoll tied the knot in April 2017 at Ashford Castle in Cong, County Mayo. Although Stoll is married to one of PGA's greatest, she prefers to stay out of the spotlight.
Brooks Koepka And Jena Sims
Brooks Koepka became the World Number 1 in the Official World Golf Ranking after he won the 2018 CJ cup. He also became the first PGA golfer in history to hold back-to-back titles in two different majors simultaneously. The woman who continues to stand by his side is his girlfriend, Jena Sims.
Sims is a former Georgia beauty queen and she has been linked to Koepka since at least 2017. According to The Spun, the couple made headlines in 2019 when he refused a kiss from her before the PGA Championship. The following month they were spotted kissing before the U.S. Open.
Jon Rahm And Kelley Cahill
Golfer Jon Rahm became the World Number 1 in the Official World Golf Ranking in July 2020 and was in the top spot in World Amateur Golf Ranking for 60 weeks straight. In December 2019, Rahm married Kelley Cahill. Cahill met Rahm while they were attending Arizona State University.
While Rahm was playing golf at Arizona State, Cahill was competing in javelin. The two bonded over their love of sports, but one tennis match almost destroyed them. "He was so good. I was so upset. I was actually mad for a day or two. We have not stepped foot on a tennis court since," Cahill said to The Sun.
Justin Thomas And Jillian Wisniewski
Justin Thomas is 27-years-old and has made a name for himself in the world of golf. His breakout year was in 2017 when he won five PGA Tour events, including the PGA Championship and the FedEx Cup. He began dating his girlfriend Jillian Wisniewski in 2016.
Her LinkedIn profile shows that she is a graduate of the University of Kentucky with a degree in journalism and she works as a senior production business manager at an advertising agency. Although Wisniewski doesn't tour with Thomas often, she will sometimes caddy for him.
Tiger Woods And Erica Herman
One of the biggest names in golf is Tiger Woods. Born December 30, 1975, he was considered a child prodigy and was already playing golf before he turned two-years-old. He is currently tied for the most PGA Tour wins, holds numerous golf records, and is in the World Golf Hall of Fame.
Woods was linked to restaurant manager Erica Herman starting in late 2017. She can often be seen at his tournaments where she cheers him on with his kids Sam and Charlie.
Adam Scott And Marie Kojzar
Australian golfer Adam Scott is one of the highest-ranked players in the PGA. The 40-year-old has won 31 professional tournaments throughout his career with the biggest being the 2013 Masters Tournament. He has been married to a Swedish architect named Marie Kozjar since April of 2014.
The couple started dating in the early 2000s, but were separated for a while and rekindled their love in 2013. Their wedding took place in the Bahamas and they are the parents to a six-year-old daughter named Bo Vera and a three-year-old son named Byron.
Patrick Reed And Justine Karain
Patrick Reed picked up the nickname "Captain America" after his stellar performance in the Ryder Cup. He placed first in the 2018 Masters and fourth in the 2018 U.S. Open. He married Justine Karain on December 21, 2012. She used to be his caddy but stepped down after giving birth to their daughter, Windsor-Wells.
There was some tension in the family when Reed announced he was going to marry her. He did not invite his parents or sister to the wedding and tells security to escort his family out if they show up at his tournaments.
Dustin Johnson And Paulina Gretzky
Insider states that Dustin Johnson has at least one win in each of the previous 12 seasons on the PGA Tour. He is the first golfer to win each of the four World Golf Championship events and is only one win behind Tiger Woods.
Some sports fans may know his fiancée, Paulina Gretzky, because her father is former NHL star Wayne Gretzky. Paulina met Dustin in 2009, but the pair didn't start dating until four years later. They have two young sons named Tatum and River.
Xander Schauffele And Maya Lowe
Xander Schauffele has mostly stood in the shadows during his career, but actually has some impressive wins. During his first 11 career majors, he finished in the top six at least five times. One person who has stood at his side for a large part of his career is girlfriend Maya Lowe.
The two have been together since 2014 during their college years. He was playing golf for San Diego State University, while she was doing the same for the University of California, San Diego. He recently posted on his Instagram account that they adopted an adorable French Bulldog puppy.
Collin Morikawa And Katherine Zhu
Collin Morikawa is currently in fourth place in the Official World Golf Ranking list. At 24-years-old, he started his PGA Tour career with 22 consecutive made cuts. His girlfriend is fellow golfer Katherine Zhu.
Morikawa credits Zhu for allowing him to play his best, "I am very lucky to have her. Kat has been by my side through it all. She would hate me if I didn't say this, but I didn't start winning in college until she showed up in my life, so thanks Kat," he told Golf Digest.
Tyrrell Hatton And Emily Braisher
Tyrrell Hatton is an English professional golfer who has won the European Tour six times and won the 2020 Arnold Palmer Invitational during the PGA Tour. After winning the 2021 Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship, he is set to be in the top five of the Official World Golf Ranking.
He is currently seeing girlfriend Emily Braisher and the two have been together for about four years. She is often seen at Hatton's tournaments and writes a blog about her touring experience called Wife on Tour. Even though she is not his wife, she thought the name had a good ring to it.
Webb Simpson And Taylor Dowd Simpson
Golf enthusiasts will know Webb Simpson for his impressive wins at the 2012 U.S. Open and the 2018 Players Championship. His most recent win was the RBC Heritage at Harbour Town Golf Links in June 2020 and he is currently in the 10th spot on the Official World Golf Ranking list.
Simpson has been married to Taylor Dowd Simpson for about 10 years. She earned a degree in theatre and has pursued acting in Los Angeles and Atlanta. They met when Webb's father offered her money to go on a date with his son. According to The U.S. Sun, she responded, "If he's as cute as you, I'll go for free."
Tony Finau And Alayna Finau
Although Tony Finau received college scholarship offers for basketball, he turned them down to pursue his true passion of golf. Finau made history by becoming the first person of Tongan and Samoan descent to play in the PGA Tour. He also has some cousins who are famous athletes including NBA player Jabari Parker and former NFL star Haloti Ngata.
He is married to Alayna Finau and the couple are the proud parents of four children named Jraice, Leilene Aiaga, Tony Jr., and Sage. They love being parents so much that are looking to expand their family even more. "We'll probably do five or six. We come from big families," they said to The U.S. Sun.
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