"Tell him to practice": Wayne Gretzky's daughter Paulina Gretzky's recent post with Dustin Johnson sparks questions about his U.S. Open focus
Wayne Gretzky's daughter,
, is all focused on being there for her husband, pro golfer Dustin Johnson, who is gearing up for the U.S. Open Championship, which begins today. Previously, Paulina Gretzky, along with their two sons, was spotted at the PGA Championship, where she even wore her husband's jersey to cheer him on.
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But it seems like Paulina Gretzky's recent post with her husband, Dustin Johnson, has raised eyebrows about his preparation for the U.S. Open Championship 2025.
Wayne Gretzky's daughter, Paulina Gretzky's recent post with husband, Dustin Johnson, raise eyebrows on his preparation
Recently, Paulina Gretzky posted an intimate picture with Dustin Johnson as the two posed for the cameras. Paulina Gretzky sported a beautiful lacy dress while Dustin Johnson looked handsome in a crisp white T-shirt that he paired with white trousers.
The caption for the picture read as, '𝗇𝗈𝖻𝗈𝖽𝗒 𝖾𝗅𝗌𝖾' and fans are here for it.
A fan wrote, 'DJ about to post a +15 and be home by Friday evening', while another fan joked, 'Clearly DJ is zoned in on the US Open this week. Grinding like never before.'
A third fan wrote, 'Haha!! Very cute.. but DJ's boys have got to be dying!! Especially pic 3😂😂', while another user posted, 'Tell him start practicing golf. We miss the real DJ'
A fifth fan noted, 'The chest hair undershirt was a wild choice'.
Wayne Gretzky's daughter, Paulina Gretzky, has not responded to the speculations around her husband's focus on the U.S.
Open Championship 2025.
While Dustin Johnson gears up for U.S. Open Championship 2025, Wayne Gretzky, the NHL legend spoke about supporting the Edmonton Oilers before the 2025 Stanley Cup Finals began against the Florida Panthers.
The NHL legend and one of the most talented players in the history of NHL was recently on Travis Kelce and Jason Kelce's podcast New Heights and spoke about the Oilers.
He said, "I want you to know, I am the only guy in the TNT panel that picked Edmonton to get to the finals….'
At the moment, the Florida Panthers are leading the game after they won consecutively in Games 2 and 3. Game 4 between the Edmonton Oilers and the Florida Panthers begins tonight.
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