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Time of India
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Wayne Gretzky's daughter Paulina Gretzky's intimate Instagram post has fans forgetting the Edmonton Oilers
Paulina Gretzky captivated Instagram with cozy pajama photos (Getty Images) In the world of sports and celebrity culture, few names bridge the gap quite like Paulina Gretzky . The daughter of NHL legend Wayne Gretzky and wife of golf star Dustin Johnson , Paulina may have roots in two of the most watched sports in North America, but her personal brand stands strong all on its own. Paulina Gretzky turns heads on Instagram with cozy pajama photos as NHL and golf worlds collide On Thursday, Paulina Gretzky lit up social media with a series of captivating photos showing her dressed down in cozy striped pajamas and white socks. Despite the laid-back outfit, her alluring poses quickly drew thousands of reactions and reaffirmed her status as an Instagram favorite. View this post on Instagram A post shared by ColorsTV (@colorstv) by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Co-Founder of Google Brain, Andrew Ng, Recommends: "These 5 Books Will Turn Your Life Around" Blinkist: Andrew Ng's Reading List While Paulina isn't a prolific poster—with just 83 posts to her name as of Thursday—she's proven that quality easily trumps quantity when it comes to audience engagement. Her latest upload racked up plenty of compliments, with fans chiming in on her timeless appeal. 'Absolutely stunning beauty,' one follower commented, accompanied by fire emojis. 'You're amazing!!!' wrote another. 'Very nice captures there,' added a different user, pairing the sentiment with heart-eyed emojis. From one admirer: 'Perfect! Breathtaking!' 'True beauty,' noted another, while one user playfully added, 'Oh these PJs! Love.' Edmonton Oilers' playoff battle adds a nostalgic twist for hockey fans As Paulina made waves online, her father's former team—the Edmonton Oilers—was creating buzz of their own in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The Oilers edged out the Vegas Golden Knights in a nail-biting 5-4 overtime win in Game 2 of their second-round series. Leon Draisaitl netted the game-winner with assists from superstars Connor McDavid and Corey Perry, both past recipients of the Hart Memorial Trophy. Also Read: Wayne Gretzky's daughter Paulina Gretzky wears SKIMS in bold new photoshoot, sparking rumors of a growing fashion alliance with Kim Kardashian Paulina remains a steady presence in husband Dustin Johnson's life on and off the course. Last month, she caddied for the two-time major winner during the Par-3 Contest at the Masters Tournament, showing her support in both elegant and sporty fashion. Whether it's sports or style, Paulina Gretzky continues to shine—on Instagram, on the green, or in the stands.
USA Today
10-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Has an amateur ever won at the Masters? Here's the answer.
Has an amateur ever won at the Masters? Here's the answer. Every year, a handful of amateurs get to tee it up at The Masters, hitting with the world's best golfers at Augusta National. But has an amateur ever won the Masters? Great question! The answer is ... no. We do know of an amateur winning the 1961 Par-3 Contest, but no non-pro has won the main event at The Masters. It's a bummer, because it would be super thrilling to see a golfer who's, say, still in college get a green jacket (although the amateur wouldn't get paid any prize money). With all that in mind, let's answer some more questions about amateurs at The Masters. Has an amateur gotten close to winning The Masters? Ken Venturi finished second in 1956. Charlie Coe finished T2 in 1961. And of course there was Sam Bennett in 2023, who was looking like a contender but who finished T16. What are the best amateur performances at The Masters? Check out our top 10 list for the answer!
Reuters
09-04-2025
- Sport
- Reuters
Columbia's Echavarria wins light-hearted Masters Par-3 Contest
AUGUSTA, Georgia, April 9 (Reuters) - Nicolas Echavarria got his Masters week off to a promising start as he won the Masters Par-3 Contest in a playoff over J.J. Spaun on Wednesday on the eve of the year's first major championship. Echavarria and Spaun finished regulation level at five-under-par 22 but the Colombian sealed the win with a birdie on the second playoff hole at the short course at Augusta National Golf Club. Echavarria said he hopes to break the Masters curse in his first appearance at the tournament as no Par-3 Contest winner has won that week's major the same year. "It feels awesome," said Echavarria, 30. "Hopefully we change the tradition of never winning the Par-3 Masters Contest and the tournament itself. We'll see about that. "But having a blast out here." Keegan Bradley, Tom Hoge and Brooks Koepka all recorded aces at the event that has long been a highlight of Masters week. It has become a family affair with children, grandchildren and spouses all getting in on the action. "I'll remember that just as much as my other memories in the game of golf," Bradley said after his hole-in-one on the sixth. "To have my family there to watch it go in and to have my boys right there. That was special." Bradley's son Logan described the moment succinctly. "That was so nice," he said. Also in the field was Rory McIlroy, who was accompanied by wife Erica and daughter Poppy, who rolled in a long putt on nine for one of the day's highlights. The Northern Irishman can capture the elusive career Grand Slam with a win on Sunday and relished the opportunity to relax. "Masters week seems to get bigger and bigger for me every year and to do something like this, it makes me forget about that for a couple hours on the Wednesday afternoon. "It's a relaxed way to go into the business end of the week."
New York Times
09-04-2025
- Sport
- New York Times
The Masters let Ángel Cabrera return. What does that say?
AUGUSTA, Ga. — Fred Ridley's shortest answer in an hour-long news conference Wednesday checked in at 37 words. The Augusta National chairman was asked about the club's decision to allow 2009 winner Ángel Cabrera back to compete as a past champion. Ridley knew the question was coming, and knew his answer before he said it. Advertisement 'Well, we certainly abhor domestic violence of any type,' he replied. 'As it relates to Ángel, Ángel has served the sentence that was prescribed by the Argentine courts, and he is the past champion, and so he was invited.' Unfettered by awkward air or outside criticism, Augusta National is welcoming Cabrera back for the 2025 Masters. He attended Tuesday night's past champion's dinner on the second floor of the Augusta National clubhouse, wearing a yellow tie with his green jacket and standing between Mike Weir and Hideki Matsuyama for a group portrait. He participated in Wednesday's family-oriented Par-3 Contest, shooting a 4-over 31 on nine holes. He will tee off in Thursday's first round at 10:59 a.m. ET with Adam Schenk and Laurie Canter. The return is a long time coming for Cabrera. It's also open to interpretation and attack. Sixteen years ago, Cabrera was the paunchy Argentinian plodding around Augusta, smiling, throwing carefree fist pumps through the air, erasing a two-shot deficit with four holes to go. In a playoff with Kenny Perry and Chad Campbell, the 39-year-old Cabrera watched wide-eyed as a punch shot from the woods found a heaven-sent ricochet off a tree and into the fairway. He won the playoff and slipped on a 46 regular green jacket. Today, Cabrera is 55 years old and 20 months removed from a 30-month prison stint. The two-time major champion spent time in three different jails for domestic violence. Among the original charges, his ex-wife detailed physical assault and verbal threats occurring between 2016 and 2018. In subsequent charges, two ex-girlfriends made similar claims, including one saying Cabrera locked her in a closet and struck her with a cell phone. At trial in 2021, Cabrera adamantly denied allegations against him. Cabrera's messaging changed after being released from an Argentine prison in August 2023. In a lengthy, revealing Q&A with Golf Digest, Cabrera detailed lifelong issues with alcoholism, admitted to abusing ex-partners and apologized. Advertisement 'I am repentant and embarrassed,' Cabrera told Golf Digest. 'I made serious mistakes. I refused to listen to anyone and did what I wanted, how I wanted and when I wanted. That was wrong. I ask Micaela for forgiveness. I ask Celia for forgiveness. They had the bad luck of crossing paths with me when I was at my worst. I wasn't the devil, but I did bad things.' Cabrera was cleared to play in PGA Tour-sanctioned events in December 2023. Ever since, he's continued his professional playing career inconspicuously on the senior tours in the U.S. and Europe, earning nearly $400,000 on the PGA Tour Champions. Last week, three events into his 2025 season, Cabrera won the James Hardie Pro Football Hall of Fame Invitational, edging out K.J. Choi and Retief Goosen. Coming to Augusta, however, is anything but inconspicuous. The Masters is an invitational tournament. While all past champions are exempt from qualifying, it's always at Augusta National's discretion who competes. Some past champions have been lightly nudged to discontinue playing when they can no longer reasonably make it around the course with an appropriate score. In March, Fred Couples said he was blissfully relieved to hear Steve Ethun, the Masters Chief Tournament Officer, tell him the club wants him to continue playing. In no way is Augusta morally or contractually obligated to allow Cabrera to play. It is a choice. In January 2024, Ridley called Cabrera 'one of our great champions.' He didn't play in the 2024 Masters because of visa issues. Some will say Cabrera served his time. Others will argue Cabrera surrendered his right to be honored — which is the entire point of allowing past champions to play — once he committed acts of domestic violence. Cabrera? He half-shrugged. It was after a Tuesday practice round. Cabrera, wearing a graying beard, addressed reporters behind the Augusta clubhouse. When asked, what would you say to the people that maybe think you shouldn't be here? Cabrera pushed his shoulders up and responded, 'I respect their opinion and everybody has their own opinion and I respect that.' Advertisement Cabrera fielded 16 questions in English, answering via a Spanish interpreter. Short, simple answers. 'Life has given me another opportunity,' he said. 'I got to take advantage of that and I want to do the right things in this second opportunity.' 'There was a stage in my life of five years, four, five years, that they weren't the right things I should have done,' he said. 'Before that I was okay, so I just have to keep doing what I know I can do right.' On Wednesday, The Athletic asked Augusta National if any policy or behavioral standard exists that could exclude a past champion from competing. The club had no comment, referring only to Ridley's quote earlier in the day. On the outside, criticism will persist. It remains to be seen how Augusta National's broadcast partners handle the storyline, whether ESPN and CBS delve into the circumstances surrounding Cabrera's return. CBS color commentator Trevor Immelman, the 2008 Masters champion, was the man who slipped the green jacket upon Cabrera's shoulders after the 2009 tournament. Neither network responded to requests for comment on the matter. All that's known for sure is Thursday will assuredly come with a pleasant round of applause when Cabrera is introduced on the opening tee. Just like all of the 19 past champions in the field.
