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Time of India
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Tiger Woods' girlfriend Vanessa Trump opens up with heartfelt story behind daughter Kai's name
On June 30, 2025, Vanessa Trump, the girlfriend of golf legend Tiger Woods, shared a heartfelt Instagram video. In it, she kept people wondering for a moment before explaining the unique reason behind her daughter's name. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The name 'Kai' has a touching story linked to family and beloved memories. Vanessa's words have now reached many who follow her story and Tiger Woods's life together. Vanessa Trump Reveals Why She Chose the Name 'Kai' for Her Daughter, Kai Madison Trump Vanessa Trump, born Vanessa Pergolizzi in New York City in December 1977, posted on Instagram on June 30, 2025. She said her daughter, Kai Madison Trump, who was born on May 12, 2007, was named after her own grandfather, Danish jazz musician Kai Ewans. Vanessa explained: 'My grandfather's name was Kai, and I always loved the name Kai. I was very close to my grandfather. He was like a father to me. And kai means ocean, and that's one of my favorite places to go. So we didn't know if it was a girl or a boy, but I said either way, it could go. My grandfather was a guy, obviously, and if it's a girl, I'd name her Kai' . She also noted that 'Kai' means 'ocean' in a language she cherishes, using it to connect her child to both family and nature. Vanessa posted the video from her home in Palm Beach, Florida, the same place where she lives with her five children from her marriage to Donald Trump Jr. . Vanessa Trump and Tiger Woods: A Shared Love for Family and Golf Vanessa Trump first began dating Tiger Woods around Thanksgiving 2024, though the relationship was kept private for months . The couple made their relationship public in March 2025 via Instagram, where Tiger Woods shared photos and a message saying: 'Love is in the air and life is better with you by my side! We look forward to our journey through life together. At this time we would appreciate privacy for all those close to our hearts'. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now On June 14, 2025, Vanessa and her daughter Kai attended a White House event in Washington, D.C., representing their family alongside Vanessa's ex-husband, Donald Trump Jr. . Vanessa and Tiger often meet through their children's shared passion, golf. Kai, now 18 and a student at The Benjamin School in Palm Beach Gardens, plays golf with a +0.5 handicap, having won club championships in 2022 and 2024. She has committed to play for the University of Miami in the 2026 class . Tiger Woods's children, Sam Alexis Woods (17) and Charlie Woods (16), attend the same school and also play golf. The families have been seen together at events like the Genesis Invitational in Palm Beach, Florida, and the Nicklaus Junior Championship . Also Read: Their shared golf connection deepened their relationship. Vanessa's public words about her naming choice, combined with their children's common interests, highlight a bond built on family and legacy. Vanessa honored her Danish roots and her love for the ocean by naming her daughter Kai, and through sharing this, she added a personal layer to her public life with Tiger Woods.
Hypebeast
7 days ago
- Automotive
- Hypebeast
The Car Brand That's Betting Big on Golf's Future
Summary Genesisisn't just a car brand with a tournament on the schedule anymore, it's becoming one of the most visible players in the global golf ecosystem. After years supporting events like the Genesis Invitational and the Genesis Scottish Open, the luxury automaker has now been named the first-ever global official vehicle of thePGA TOURand PGA TOUR Champions, locking in through 2030. The expanded partnership comes with a range of new initiatives, but perhaps the one fans will notice first is the continuation of The World Feed: a live, international broadcast feed produced by PGA TOUR Studios. Designed to give international media partners the freedom to create localized telecasts with their own commentary teams, The World Feed is a step toward modernizing how golf is experienced globally, and it continues this week at the Rocket Mortgage Classic. The Korean brand's expanded role also includes new on-site activations and official mobility duties for players and caddies, meaning more Genesis vehicles at TOUR stops and more visibility around the game. From co-producing the Genesis Invitational withTiger Woodsand the TGR Foundation, to backing TGL and funding youth programs like California Rises, Genesis is doing something not many luxury carmakers are: putting its global marketing muscle behind the future of golf. For those interested in thewhybehind the expanded partnership—and how it ties into fan experience, broadcast strategy, and community investment—PGA TOUR and Genesis are debuting a new program calledDriven, airing before the third round of the Rocket Mortgage Classic on CBS.
Yahoo
15-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Paige Spiranac Says Movie Star Is 'Slowest' Golfer She's Played With
Paige Spiranac has played hit the course with a variety of famous people inside and outside of the golf world. Out of all of those partners, one movie star in particular stood out to the 32-year-old Division I golfer-turned social media star for his slow pace of play. Spiranac called him out during an appearance on the 'Vanity Index' podcast Tuesday. Advertisement Asked by one of the hosts who was the most famous person she ever played with, Spiranac recalled being partnered with Nick Jonas during a celebrity Ryder Cup event at the Genesis Invitational. The two competed against Chris Pratt, who apparently took his sweet time. 'He was very slow,' Spiranac said of Pratt. 'Might be the slowest golfer I've ever played with. Super nice guy, unbelievably slow.' "We were like, four holes behind on a nine-hole little thing and they were like, 'You need to speed it up,'" Spiranac explained. "And he had all these people around him and he'd tell these amazing stories, and we were like, 'Hit the golf ball.'" In a comment on the "Vanity Index" Instagram post, Spiranac said it took the group "over 3 hours and 30 min to play 9 holes" because of Pratt. Advertisement Pratt, 45, is best known for his roles in the Guardians of the Galaxy and Jurassic World franchises, is a major golf enthusiast. A quick internet search shows he has played with stars like Bryson DeChambeau and Sir Nick Faldo, and he also played a round with friends such as Rob Lowe before his 2019 wedding to Katherine Schwarzenegger. Last June, Pratt was invited to play in the Workday Golden Cub Memorial Pro-Am at Muirfield alongside Peyton Manning and PGA Tour standouts Rory McIlroy and Jason Day. Clearly, Pratt has some game on the course. It just takes him a while to show it off apparently.
Perth Now
15-06-2025
- Sport
- Perth Now
Great Scott one off the lead after US Open third round
Adam Scott is firmly in the mix to claim an elusive second major championship after finishing a brilliant US Open third round just one shot off the lead. Super composed, Scott rebounded from a first-hole bogey with four birdies, including three on the back nine, in a stylish Saturday three-under-par 67 at the fearsome Oakmont Country Club. Australia's former world No.1 is only the third player in US Open history to start with three rounds of 70 or better at the tournament's most demanding layout. Curtis Strange achieved the feat in 1994 before Shane Lowry matched the record eight years ago. Scott's 70-70-67 start leaves the 2013 Masters champion just one stroke behind American leader Sam Burns, who carded a one-under 69. Fellow American JJ Spaun bogeyed the last hole in a round of 70 to join Scott at three under. For much of the day, Scott hovered at even par before exploding with three birdies in the last six holes on 13, 14 and 17. At 44, Scott is bidding to become the second-oldest US Open winner of alltime. Victory would also place the Australian in the history books for the longest wait by a player between their first and second major championship triumph. And he has experience on his side, with Scott the only major winner sitting inside the top 10 entering Sunday's final round (Monday AEST). Contesting an extraordinary 96th consecutive major, Scott three-putted the opening hole in a deflating start. But the veteran put the hiccup behind him to collect his first birdie of the day at the par-5 fourth hole. Then he hit the go button down the stretch to be well-poised to break a five-year winless run since taking out the Genesis Invitational in Los Angeles in 2020. Norwegian Victor Hovland is outright fourth at one under after also shooting 70. The quartet are the only players in red numbers. Playing his first major since 2022, Monday qualifier Marc Leishman rocketed up the leaderboard with a birdie-filled round of 68 to be tied for 11th. But the revitalised Australian looks a little too far back at four over and eight shots adrift of Burns, as is world No.1 Scottie Scheffler who could only manage an even-par third round after a wretched day on the greens. Jason Day (72) is one shot further back in equal 21st.
Newsweek
04-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Golf Fan POV Video of Jordan Spieth Nearly Taking His Head off Surfaces
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Jordan Spieth performed excellently at the 2025 Memorial Tournament, finishing tied for 7th with a score of 1-under. However, it wasn't his result that made headlines this weekend. As usual, the three-time major champion faced several challenging situations during the tournament, including a moment when Spieth hit a shot just over the heads of several spectators. Video of the moment quickly went viral throughout the golf world. If the point of view of the television broadcast was frightening, it was even more so from the perspective of the fans in attendance. Video footage showing the spectators' view of the play has also surfaced, revealing the tremendous danger involved. A user identified as MCondon posted the video on X. The footage shows fans deep in the rough, right at the edge of the fairway, and Spieth hitting the ball directly toward them at a height that could easily have hit someone's head. Guy I was with was. Here's his POV — MCondon (@Marc_Condon) June 2, 2025 In a later post, McCondon stated that the fans were deeper into the fairway but that Spieth had asked them to move back. Nevertheless, this wasn't enough, and the now-famous situation arose. The play occured at the 490-yard par-4 hole 1 of the Muirfield Village Golf Club. As is also common for him, Spieth ended up making par on the hole. During the Memorial Tournament, the 31-year-old carded rounds of 72, 69, 72, and 74. This earned him his fourth top-10 finish of the season. Spieth has played in 14 events in 2025, making 12 cuts. His best finish of the year has been fourth place, which he has achieved twice, at the WM Phoenix Open and the CJ Cup Byron Nelson. Jordan Spieth of the United States plays a shot during the final round of the Memorial Tournament presented by Workday 2025 at Muirfield Village Golf Club on June 01, 2025 in Dublin, Ohio. Jordan Spieth of the United States plays a shot during the final round of the Memorial Tournament presented by Workday 2025 at Muirfield Village Golf Club on June 01, 2025 in Dublin, notable result was his tie for 14th place at the Masters Tournament. However, he missed the cut at two relevant events: the Genesis Invitational and the PGA Championship. This was also his fourth top-10 finish in 13 Memorial Tournament appearances. His best result at Muirfield Village has been a tie for third place in 2015. His results this season keep him ranked 45th in the world, earning him a spot in next week's U.S. Open at Oakmont Country Club. However, he is also qualified because he won the title in 2015. More Golf: Max Homa Ditches Caddie amid Carrying Own Bag at Painful US Open Qualifier
