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Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Cameras Catch Scottie Scheffler's Son's Special Moment at PGA Championship
Scottie Scheffler showed the world, once again, why he is the best golfer on the planet. The No. 1 ranked golfer in the world won his first PGA Championship on Sunday, his third major of his career. Scheffler won the 2022 and 2024 Masters, and has many other career highlights including becoming the first golfer to win The Players Championship in back-to-back years (2023 and 2024). Advertisement Scheffler entered the final round with a three-stroke lead over Alex Noren. Scheffler would finish his final round with an even-par 71, walking away with a five-stroke victory over second place finishers Bryson DeChambeau, Davis Riley and Harris English. Alongside Scheffler at Quail Hollow on Sunday, was his wife Meredith, their one-year-old son, Bennett, and Scheffler's parents, Scott and Diane Scheffler. While the celebration and fanfare was going on around the course following the hoisting of the Wanamaker Trophy, another (apparent) family milestone took place seemingly unnoticed. The camera of Mike Solarte, the Sports Director at Spectrum News 1 in Charlotte, caught Scheffler's son, Bennett, standing on his own for the first time. Advertisement While it has not been confirmed if this was the first time Bennett ever stood up on his own, mom's reaction certainly seemed that way. While the video has been picked up by larger media outlets, totaling over four million views, Solarte had it first, posting it to his official X account (@MikeSolarte). Scottie Scheffler poses for a photo with his wife, Meredith and son Bennett after winning the PGA Championship golf tournament at Quail Hollow.© Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images Scheffler's one-year-old has already been garnering a lot of attention across social media. Following his final putt, Scheffler walked the rope of fans with his son in his arms, as the two made their way to sign dad's final scorecard. Scheffler went viral for placing Bennett on the floor, dropping his hat on the floor as a momentary distraction, before heading to the scorer's table. Advertisement Scheffler and his wife and son have plenty of reasons to celebrate this month, as Bennett turned one on May 8. Related: Rory McIlroy's 4-Year-Old Daughter Steals the Show at Masters Par 3 Contest
USA Today
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Who is Davis Riley's wife? Meet Alexandra Patton.
Who is Davis Riley's wife? Meet Alexandra Patton. Davis Riley was a star college golfer with Alabama in the 2010s before turning pro and winning two tournaments on the PGA Tour with a victory at the Zurich Classic in 2023 and the Charles Schwab in 2024. He was also in contention at the 2025 PGA Championship. And if you're here you may be wondering: who is his wife who has celebrated with him at those victories? That would be Alexandra Patton Riley. No word on how the pair met, but they got married back in 2022 and she's been with him for his wins on tour, as well as caddied for him at the Masters Par 3 Contest. Here's a look at the couple over the years with some photos on Instagram: Adorable!
Time of India
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Are Wayne Gretzky's daughter Paulina Gretzky and her husband Dustin Johnson still golf's ultimate power couple?
Paulina Gretzky and Dustin Johnson captured attention at the 2025 Masters Par 3 Contest (Image via Instagram) Paulina Gretzky and Dustin Johnson reminded the sports world why they remain golf's most glamorous and united couple during a memorable moment at last month's 2025 Masters Tournament in Augusta, Georgia. The duo turned heads on April 9 at Augusta National Golf Club as they walked hand-in-hand during the Masters Par 3 Contest, offering fans a rare and intimate glimpse into their personal bond. Paulina Gretzky and Dustin Johnson steal the spotlight as golf's most iconic couple Dressed in the traditional white caddie jumpsuit and green Masters cap, Paulina Gretzky accompanied her husband around the course, carrying his clubs and smiling from ear to ear. Operation Sindoor Pak to deploy students in case of war with India? What Khawaja Asif said Abu Jundal, Yusuf Azhar & more: 5 key Pakistani terrorists killed in Operation Sindoor Entry to airports banned, ATMs closed & more such news: Govt says 'fake news' The couple's chemistry was undeniable, especially during the sweet moment at the seventh hole when Gretzky reached for Johnson's hand—a simple gesture that spoke volumes about their connection. Dustin Johnson, a prominent figure in the LIV Golf league and one of the sport's most accomplished players, has long praised his wife for being the glue that holds their family together, especially during the intense travel and time commitments professional golf demands. In an earlier interview with People, he shared, "She's such a big supporter of mine... with golf or any professional athlete, or even a business, you got to have somebody to support you." He added, "She does a great job taking care of everything else, so all I got to do is worry about golf." Gretzky, who comes from sports royalty as the daughter of NHL legend Wayne Gretzky , understands the spotlight. But she's also been open about the challenges of growing up in the public eye. "I never got to be a kid," she said on The Netchicks podcast. "Not to say I am missing out on things — I had the best life ever — but it's hard to always have to censor myself." Today, her focus is firmly on her family. She and Johnson are raising their two sons, Tatum and River, with a shared commitment to balance fame and family life. As Johnson told Golfweek, "For me, golf was always the most important thing. And now, it's Paulina and the kids... they'll always be the most important." Also Read: Does Paulina Gretzky go too far on social media? The online controversies surrounding Wayne Gretzky's daughter The couple's appearance at Augusta wasn't just a show of affection—it was a reminder that behind every great athlete often stands an equally strong and supportive partner.
Yahoo
05-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Masters 2025 Par 3 Contest: Tee times, past winners and how to watch the one-round competition
The first round of the 2025 Masters doesn't get underway until Thursday, but a number of golf stars will take to the course a day early to take part in one of the event's most storied traditions. The Masters Par 3 Contest will take place Wednesday, and promises to be a fun warmup ahead of the first round. Ninety-one players — including current golfers and past champions — will take on Augusta's Par 3 course in a one-round competition Wednesday. Masters Tournament favorite Scottie Scheffler will be among that group, as will other standouts like Rory McIlroy, Bryson DeChambeau, Gary Player and Tom Watson. Here's what you need to know about the Masters Par 3 Contest before all the action gets underway. The Masters Par 3 Contest is a tradition at Augusta National. A day before the first round of the Masters, golfers play a one-round competition on Augusta's Par 3 course. It's more of a relaxed atmosphere, as golfers often involve their children in the festivities. Augusta's Par 3 course spans nine holes. The Par 3 Contest began in 1960 and has grown more popular since its inception. The course underwent a significant renovation ahead of the 2023 Masters Par 3 Contest. The Masters Par 3 Contest will air on ESPN on Wednesday. Masters coverage begins at 12 p.m. ET. The network will broadcast the Par 3 Contest starting at 2 p.m. ET. It will run until 4 p.m ET. The Masters app, and ESPN+ will provide early streaming coverage. There's no money associated with winning the Masters Par 3 Contest. Golfers receive a trophy for taking home the top prize at the event. While that sounds harmless, there's a reason golfers should avoid winning the Par 3 Contest. Some believe there's a Masters Par 3 Contest curse. No golfer who has won the Par 3 Contest has gone on to win the Masters that same year. All times ET 12 p.m.: Jose Maria Olazabal, Angel Cabrera 12:07 p.m.: Max Homa, Jordan Spieth, Justin Thomas 12:14 p.m.: Jason Day, Bubba Watson, Min Woo Lee 12:21 p.m.: Lucas Glover, Will Zalatoris, Evan Beck 12:28 p.m.: Ian Woosnam, Larry Mize, Bernhard Langer 12:35 p.m.: Scottie Scheffler, Sam Burns, Tom Kim 12:49 p.m.: Gary Player, Charl Schwartzel, Thriston Lawrence 12:56 p.m.: Tom Watson, Mark O'Meara, Nick Faldo 1:03 p.m.: Davis Riley, Austin Eckroat, Davis Thompson 1:10 p.m.: Russell Henley, Keegan Bradley, Justin Hastings 1:17 p.m. Billy Horschel, Kevin Yu, Nick Dunlap 1:24 p.m.: Matt McCarty, Maverick McNealy, Jhonattan Vegas 1:38 p.m.: Thomas Detry, Matthieu Pavon, Christiaan Bezuidenhout 1:45 p.m. Nicolai Hojgaard, Rasmus Hojgaard, Justin Rose 1:52 p.m.: Max Greyserman, Denny McCarthy, Zach Johnson 1:59 p.m.: Akshay Bhatia, Sahith Theegala, Nicolas Echavarria 2:06 p.m.: Matt Fitzpatrick, Ludvig Aberg, Aaron Rai 2:13 p.m.: Wyndham Clark, J.J. Spaun, Cameron Young 2:27 p.m.: Ben Crenshaw, Hiroshi Tai, Noah Kent 2:34 p.m.: Joe Highsmith, Cameron Davis, Tom Hoge 2:41 p.m.: Sepp Straka, J.T. Poston, Chris Kirk 2:48 p.m.: Byeong Hun An, Michael Kim, Brian Campbell 2:55 p.m.: Shane Lowry, Rory McIlroy, Tommy Fleetwood 3:02 p.m.: Adam Schenk, Stephan Jaeger, Fred Couples 3:16 p.m.: Brian Harman, Patton Kizzire, Harris English 3:23 p.m.: Taylor Pendrith, Corey Conners, Nick Taylor 3:30 p.m.: Robert MacIntyre, Tyrrell Hatton, Viktor Hovland 3:37 p.m.: Rafael Campos, Tony Finau, Jon Rahm 3:44 p.m.: Jose Luis Ballester, Sergio Garcia, Patrick Reed 3:51 p.m.: Brooks Koepka, Dustin Johnson 4:05 p.m.: Danny Willett, Laurie Canter 4:12 p.m.: Bryson DeChambeau A variety of golfers have won the Masters Par 3 Contest over the years, with a handful taking home the trophy multiple times. Again, no golfer who has won the Par 3 Contest has also won the Masters in the same year. 1960: Sam Snead 1961: Deana Beman 1962: Bruce Crampton 1963: George Bayer 1964: Labron Harris Jr. 1965: Art Wall Jr. 1966: Terry Dill 1967: Arnold Palmer 1968: Bob Rosburg 1969: Bob Lunn 1970: Harold Henning 1971: Dave Stockton 1972: Steve Melnyk 1973: Gay Brewer 1974: Sam Snead 1975: Isao Aoki 1976: Jay Haas 1977: Tom Weiskopf 1978: Lou Graham 1979: Joe Inman 1980: Johnny Miller 1981: Isao Aoki 1982: Tom Watson 1983: Hale Irwin 1984: Tommy Aaron 1985: Hubert Green 1986: Gary Koch 1987: Bren Crenshaw 1988: Tsuneyuki Nakajima 1989: Bob Gilder 1990: Raymond Floyd 1991: Rocco Mediate 1992: Davis Love III 1993: Chip Beck 1994: Vijay Singh 1995: Hal Sutton 1996: Jay Haas 1997: Sandy Lyle 1998: Sandy Lyle 1999: Jor Durant 2000: Chris Perry 2001: David Toms 2002: Nice Price 2003: Pádraig Harrington and David Toms (joint winners) 2004: Pádraig Harrington 2005: Jerry Pate 2006: Ben Crane 2007: Mark O'Meara 2008: Rory Sabbatini 2009: Tim Clark 2010: Louis Oosthuizen 2011: Luke Donald 2012: Jonathan Byrd and Pádraig Harrington (joint winners) 2013: Ted Potter Jr. 2014: Ryan Moore 2015: Kevin Streelman 2016: Jimmy Walker 2017: N/A (canceled due to rain) 2018: Tom Watson 2019: Matt Wallace 2020: N/A (canceled due to COVID-19 pandemic) 2021: N/A (canceled due to COVID-19 pandemic) 2022: Mackenzie Hughes and Mike Weir (joint winners) 2023: Tom Hoge 2024: Rickie Fowler The first round of the 2025 Masters kicks off Thursday morning. The honorary starters will take the course at 7:30 a.m. ET to get things started. For more information on the 2025 Masters, including tee times and odds, Yahoo Sports has you covered here.
USA Today
13-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
When does the Masters start? 2025 dates, tee times from Augusta National
When does the Masters start? 2025 dates, tee times from Augusta National Show Caption Hide Caption Wyndham Clark on magic of Augusta and studying Tiger Woods' approach Wyndham Clark joins Sports Seriously to talk about the Masters and how he's studied Tiger Woods' success there over the years. Editor's note: Follow along for live updates from the Masters Par 3 Contest on Wednesday. It's time for the 89th Masters Tournament. The crown jewel of the PGA Tour officially tees off Thursday following the Par 3 Contest, which kicked off the week-long event early Wednesday. Scottie Scheffler will look to defend his crown and walk away with the green jacket for the second straight year, and for the third time in four years, at the Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia. REQUIRED READING: Masters Par 3 Contest live updates: Leaderboard, tee times, TV coverage, how to watch Ludvig Aberg finished four shots back of Scheffler last year, and will be aiming for his first career Masters victory. Noticeably absent from this year's field will be Tiger Woods. The five-time champion will not be playing this year as he recovers from surgery last month to repair a ruptured Achilles tendon. Here's what you need to know about when the Masters starts, including how to watch and tee times: When does the Masters start? The 2025 Masters Tournament tees off with the first round on Thursday, April 10. Competition will continue through Sunday, April 13, with the final round crowning this year's winner. Dates: Thursday, April 10 – Sunday, April 13 Thursday, April 10 – Sunday, April 13 Location: Augusta National Golf Club (Augusta, Ga.) Augusta National Golf Club (Augusta, Ga.) Time: First tee on Thursday scheduled for 7:40 a.m. ET First tee on Thursday scheduled for 7:40 a.m. ET TV channels: ESPN | CBS ESPN | CBS Streaming: | Fubo (free trial) | Paramount+ Masters Tournament 2025 dates Here's a look at the dates for the 2025 Masters Tournament: Wednesday, April 9: Par 3 Contest Par 3 Contest Thursday, April 10: First round First round Friday, April 11: Second round Second round Saturday, April 12: Third round Third round Sunday, April 13: Final round Tee times for Round 1 Scottie Scheffler, the reigning Masters champion, will tee off at 10:15 a.m. ET. He is paired with Justin Thomas and Jose Luis Ballester. Here's a look at the tee times for golfers in the opening round of the 2025 PGA Masters: All times Eastern.
