The PGA Tour’s most wholesome smile just found his forever caddie.
Sahith Theegala might’ve had a quiet fall season on the course, but he just made the loudest announcement of his offseason. The 27-year-old fan favorite popped the question to his longtime girlfriend Julianna “Juju” Chan, and he did it with the kind of Hawaii photo shoot that makes every other guy’s proposal look like a rushed decision at a mini-golf course. The clifftop sunset shots? Chef’s kiss. The waves crashing behind them? Cinematic. Poor guy is already setting impossible standards before the wedding even happens.
The Pepperdine connection runs deep
This isn’t some whirlwind tour romance that started at a sponsor party. Theegala and Chan go way back to their Pepperdine days, where he was grinding on the golf team and she was making waves on the swim squad. They reportedly met in 2017 but kept things under wraps until going public at the 2023 Sentry Tournament of Champions. That’s seven years of building something real before the Instagram announcement. In an era where relationships move at warp speed, these two took their time and did it right.
She’s already proven she’s built for this life
If you’re wondering whether Chan is ready for the chaos of PGA Tour life, look no further than Royal Liverpool 2023. While most significant others were seeking shelter from the British Open downpour, Chan was out there on the range with Sahith, drenched and unbothered. That moment went viral for good reason—it showed the world that she wasn’t just along for the ride. She’s a partner in every sense of the word. Golf wives deal with travel, pressure, and long stretches of solo time. Chan’s already passed the test with flying colors.
The golf world came out in force
The congratulations flooded in from fellow players, fans, and golf insiders the moment Theegala posted the news. His easygoing personality and perpetual smile have made him one of the most beloved players on tour, and people genuinely wanted to celebrate this moment with him. It’s rare to see someone so universally liked in professional sports, but Theegala has managed it by just being himself. The comment section under his post looked like a who’s who of the golf world, all genuinely happy for the couple.
What’s next for the happy couple
With the engagement official and the photos already racking up thousands of likes, the next chapter begins for Theegala and Chan. He’ll be looking to bounce back on the course in 2025 after a quieter-than-expected fall stretch, and now he’s got even more reason to smile when he walks the fairways. As for wedding plans, we can only hope they keep the same energy as the proposal. If they do, it’s going to be one for the books. Until then, congratulations to the happy couple—and Sahith, buddy, you just raised the bar for everyone else.
