Wayne Gretzky’s daughter Paulina Gretzky filmed in awkward moment at 2016 U.S. Open by Oakmont cameraman

Paulina Gretzky, Wayne Gretzky's daughter, recorded an unpleasant incident at the 2016 U. S. Open; she showed up to support her boyfriend, Dustin Johnson, who plays golf. Oakmont Country Club in Pennsylvania hosted the June 19, 2016, tournament.

Johnson believed this was a really important day. He won his first major title.

Paulina Gretzky filmed closely during Dustin Johnson’s big win at U.S. Open

Paulina, the daughter of hockey legend Wayne Gretzky, was by his side. She wore a short white dress and cheered for him through the final round. But something else caught fans’ attention that day.FOX Sports was providing coverage of the event. Many viewers observed that their cameras showed Paulina repeatedly. One time she climbed the steps with Dustin and a cameraman shot her from behind.

She seemed to be adjusting her dress to avoid riding up. On television, the instant seemed clumsy.

People watching felt it was too much. They thought the camera angle was unnecessary. The focus was supposed to be on golf, not on Paulina. Some fans said it felt uncomfortable to watch. Others believed it went too far.

Paulina Gretzky’s experience sparked social media firestorm

The clip quickly spread online. Many viewers shared their thoughts on social media. One person on X (formerly Twitter) wrote, “This is just plain creepy.”

Another said, “The cameraman needs to chill. This is not part of the game.”Also Read: Wayne Gretzky’s Daughter Paulina Gretzky Draws Attention With Dustin Johnson Photos Before U.S. OpenFans felt Paulina was being treated like part of the show. Some said it looked more like entertainment coverage than sports. A few users even joked that Wayne Gretzky himself must have been furious.Even though there was a lot of online backlash, FOX Sports never gave a public reply. They didn’t address the moment or the viewers’ complaints.

But the story stuck around. People kept talking about it after the event.Paulina and Dustin have been together since 2009. They got engaged in 2013 and were married in 2022. They now have two kids. Paulina has always supported Dustin at big tournaments.Now, in 2025, the U.S. Open is back at Oakmont. That old clip has come back into the spotlight. Many fans still remember that moment and are talking about it again.