Valentine’s Day is always a special occasion, and for some of golf’s biggest stars, it was a chance to step away from the pressures of the game and focus on the ones they love. While the fairways and greens are where we usually see them shine, on this day, they took a moment to celebrate love in its many forms. Whether it was spending time with a partner, family, or close friends, these golfers showed that there’s more to life than just the game.

It was a reminder that love and connection can be found in the quiet moments, off the course, where the heart truly gets to lead the way. Here is how some of the golfers celebrated the special day of love, as per what they posted on social media.

1. Akshay Bhatia gets a shoutout from his fiancé

Remember the magical proposal Akshay Bhatia planned for his long-time girlfriend, Presleigh Schultz back in September 2023? Let’s take you down the memory lane. Bhatia couldn’t resist a cheeky move and slid into Schultz’s DMs, and to his delight, she was more than happy to strike up a conversation with a stranger. The chemistry was instant, and before long, she was by his side as a caddie during his first Korn Ferry Tour win at the Bahamas Great Exuma Classic in January 2022. It didn’t take long for Bhatia to realize that Presleigh Schultz was his lucky charm—and he was certain this was the start of something special. Fast forward just over a year and a half, and the couple joyfully announced their engagement to fans on September 9.

In true old-school romantic style, Bhatia popped the question while on one knee in Napa Valley Wine Country. The couple celebrated with a bottle of red wine and some quiet, intimate moments together. His caption read, “Here’s to forever,” and it was clear: the golf world was loving every second of their fairytale. They continued sharing pictures from the special day for a long time, and last posted in October 2024. It was a series of pictures where Schultz dressed in white and Bhatia in black, and the first picture was in black and white, and they were kissing each other in a field. She used that picture, and wished him, “Happy Valentine”.

2. Sahith Theegala’s wife made goofy templates of him

Juju R. Chan opted for funny this Valentine. She used some random and relatable pictures of Sahith Theegala and used them to make Valentine templates. It had fun questions like, “Do you need a caddie? Because I’ll carry your love.” And “Are you mulligan? Because I’d give you a shot.” While some were direct questions like, “Will you be my Valentine” and “You’re the one I’m looking for.” But what made it funny was the choice of pictures. They were hilarious and from his games! Do not miss out on the thread.

However, she also made a romantic wish on her official Instagram story before that. She posted a picture of her hugging him as he petted their dog with one hand, and held her with another. It was a rather wholesome picture. She wrote, “My valentines”. 

3. Lydia Ko found her ‘forever Valentine’

In October 2020, Lydia Ko’s life took an unexpected yet beautiful turn when she met Jun Chung on a blind date. He was working for Hyundai in San Francisco at the time, and little did they know that this chance meeting would change everything. Over the next two years, their connection deepened, and Lydia Ko knew she had found something truly special. In a moment filled with emotion and anticipation, Lydia Ko decided to take a leap of faith. She proposed to Jun in the most personal and heartfelt way—by inscribing the words “Will you marry me?” on a set of golf balls.

The last ball had a simple yet profound invitation for Jun: to circle “Yes” or “No.” And of course, it was a yes, and got married on December 30, 2022. This year, they celebrated their second Valentine’s as a married couple and decided to keep things private. All she did was put up a selfie of them together on her Instagram story, and wrote, “My forever Valentine.”

4. Megan Khang misses her Valentine

Megan Khang has been in a long-term relationship with Steven Stanis Lawzyk, though details about him remain relatively private. Despite keeping much of their personal life under wraps, Megan has often shared glimpses of their relationship on social media, giving her fans a peek into their love story.

Well, as it turns out, her fiance was not there with her on Valentine’s Day, probably working somewhere. She celebrated the day of love by doing some self-care. She put up an Instagram story of herself where she wore a Korean Face mask and had a tub of chocolate ice cream in her hand. She wrote, “When your actual date works tonight so this is the second best.” What better way to celebrate the day of love?

5. Lexi Thompson celebrates her first Valentine’s Day being engaged

This Valentine’s Day was extra special for Lexi Thompson, as it was her first one as Max Provost’s fiancée. For years, she celebrated the day as his girlfriend, but everything changed when Max proposed during their New Year’s trip to Whistler, making this year’s celebration even more meaningful. Lexi shared the love with her followers, posting a beautiful picture of herself in a red dress just hours ago. She also shared a sweet selfie with Max, writing, “Valentine for life.” It was clear that this Valentine’s Day held a new level of joy and significance for the couple.

How did you spend the special day? Let us know in the comments section below!