“She Was Known Only as Wayne Gretzky’s Daughter — Until Dustin Johnson Put a Ring on It, and Suddenly Paulina Became the Most Talked-About Woman in Golf.” For years, Paulina Gretzky was just the glamorous daughter of hockey royalty. But when her whirlwind romance with golf superstar Dustin Johnson exploded into the spotlight, everything changed. The fashion shoots, the viral bikini photos, the lavish parties — suddenly, she wasn’t just famous, she was unavoidable. Every tournament turned into a red-carpet moment. Every Instagram post, a headline. And now, with their engagement making waves again, fans are asking: Is Paulina Gretzky redefining what it means to be a “golfer’s wife”… or is she building an empire of her own? 👇
What to know about Paulina Gretzky, Dustin Johnson’s model fiancée
Paulina Gretzky and Dustin Johnson are considered one of the most notable couples in the golf community.PGA TOUR/Getty Images
Should Dustin Johnson claim another green jacket at the 2021 Masters, there’s no question fiancée Paulina Gretzky will be by his side to celebrate.
The daughter of legendary hockey player Wayne Gretzky, model Paulina has been engaged to Johnson since August 2013. And while the couple share two young sons, Tatum and River, they’re in no rush to tie the knot.
“I don’t know if people know if me and Dustin are really married or not. We’re not,” Paulina said in a January 2021 episode of “The Netchicks” podcast.
“Being just with kids and being happy, I don’t want anything from Dustin other than I love him,” she later added.
From tournament wins to memorable vacations, take a look back at Paulina and Johnson’s love story.
Victory lap in Mexico
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In October 2016, Paulina jetted to Mexico with Johnson days after Team USA’s Ryder Cup triumph in Minnesota. Their festivities included some fun in the sun, both on and off the course.
Overcoming relationship struggles
In September 2018, Paulina raised eyebrows after scrubbing all traces of Johnson from her Instagram. Later that month, the PGA pro addressed their relationship status in a statement posted to Twitter.
“Every relationship goes through its ups and downs, but most importantly, we love each other very much and are committed to being a family. Thank you for your love and support,” Johnson tweeted at the time.
The two reconciled soon after, appearing in an Instagram photo together in October 2018 at a concert they attended.
A Halloween to remember
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No one throws parties quite like Paulina.
In the fall of 2019, Johnson’s other half channeled her inner “Bring It On” cheerleader for an epic Halloween bash. Meanwhile, Johnson dressed as Will Ferrell’s character Jackie Moon from the 2008 basketball comedy “Semi-Pro.”
Fellow golf couple Brooks Koepka and Jena Sims were also in attendance.
Sealed with a kiss
Paulina Gretzky kisses Dustin Johnson in November 2020 after his win at The Masters.Getty Images
In November 2020, Johnson sealed his first-ever Masters win at Augusta National with a kiss from his favorite fan.
“Honey, I’m forever & always your biggest fan. so proud of you @djohnsonpga,” Paulina posted to Instagram at the time.
To celebrate, the longtime couple jetted to St. Barts with their inner circle, where they hit the beach for some R&R. Paulina capped off the epic getaway with a nude photo that naturally took social media by storm.
Reality TV’s biggest stars. One unforgettable night.
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Their travels did not stop there. In December 2020, Paulina and Johnson hit the Bahamas, where they celebrated her 32nd birthday. For the special event, Paulina rocked a sexy rainbow dress.
Hanging with ‘Southern’ gents
To kick off 2021, Paulina and Johnson bundled up in Aspen, where they spent time with “Southern Charm” stars Craig Conover, Austen Kroll and Shep Rose, who later thanked the couple for their hospitality.
