One household. Two major championships. That’s the kind of resume most golf families only dream about. Jennifer Kupcho stormed to victory at the 2022 Chevron Championship with a tournament-record performance. Her husband, Jay Monahan, guided Allisen Corpuz to the 2023 U.S. Women’s Open crown at Pebble Beach. Together, they’ve created what insiders call a “major-winning household.” But here’s the twist that catches everyone off guard—Jay Monahan isn’t who you think he is.

The name Jay Monahan immediately rings bells for golf fans. However, Jennifer’s husband isn’t the former PGA Tour Commissioner based in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. Instead, he’s an LPGA Tour caddie who traded his playing dreams for a front-row seat to greatness.

Jennifer’s Jay grew up in Spencer, Iowa, where he developed a deep love for the game. His favorite course remains Pacific Dunes & Pacific Trails at Bandon Dunes. Originally, he chased his own professional golf dreams. The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 changed everything.

LPGA player Caroline Inglis asked him to caddie after the tour restarted. He tried five events with her just to see how it felt. Turns out, he loved it. His passion for caddying stems from witnessing the world’s top golfers compete up close, day in and day out. By May 2021, he had committed fully to the role. Now he carries the bag for Allisen Corpuz, the 2023 U.S. Women’s Open champion.

The couple’s love story began in 2019 at Superstition Mountain Golf and Country Club in Phoenix. Jennifer was a club member. Jay worked there as a caddie. They dated for a year and a half before Jay popped the question in August 2021 with a dessert plate reading “Will you marry me?”

“I said YES! Can’t wait to spend forever with you.”

They tied the knot on February 19, 2022, at the venue where they first met. Just six weeks later, Jennifer made history. She dominated the Chevron Championship with rounds of 66-70-64 to set a tournament record at 16-under par through 54 holes.

Despite a shaky final-round 74, she held on to win by two strokes over Jessica Korda. Jay wasn’t even working for her that week—he was caddying for Sarah Schmelzel. Still, he sprinted across the bridge to celebrate, joining her in the traditional leap into Poppie’s Pond.

“To just be able to [win] quickly after my wedding and be able to celebrate with my husband and have him here, it’s really special. I didn’t see him coming across the bridge. He picked me up. I don’t think he’s ever picked me up, so that was pretty cool.”

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How Jay Monahan’s caddying success complements Jennifer Kupcho’s major victory

Jay’s contribution to Jennifer’s success extended well beyond emotional support. During the 2021-2022 offseason, he worked extensively on her putting stroke. Jennifer’s putter tended to cut across the ball, exiting left through impact. Jay set up specific drills to straighten everything out.

“I really just worked with my husband because he’s a great putter, and he knows my game really well.”

The work paid off spectacularly at Mission Hills. However, Jay wasn’t finished building his major championship credentials. In 2023, he guided Corpuz to a dominant victory at Pebble Beach. She shot 69-70-71-69 to finish at 9-under par, winning by three strokes. Remarkably, she became the only player to break par all four days.

Their collaboration works because of their smart, methodical approach to golf. Corpuz and Jay develop game plans that match her strengths to each course’s demands.

“Me and Jay do a great job of just looking at the course and really being honest about where my game is at, what shots I do or don’t have for the week, and putting together a really solid game plan according to that.”

The arrangement raises an obvious question: why doesn’t Jay caddie for his own wife? Professional boundaries matter to this couple. Their setup allows necessary separation during tournaments while they still travel together. Jennifer continues with her regular caddie, David Eller. Jay builds his reputation with Corpuz.

As of November 2025, Jennifer and Jay have been married for nearly four years. They maintain homes in both Mesa, Arizona, and Des Moines, Iowa. Their competitive spirit extends beyond the course—whether playing casual rounds or competing in card games at home, they’re always challenging each other.

The Kupcho-Monahan household continues building its legacy. Two major championships sit in their trophy case. More victories surely lie ahead for this unique golf partnership where the husband caddies for his wife’s competitor—a testament to their maturity and professional approach to the game they both love.