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Photos: Behind the scenes with Pat and Ashley Perez

January 24, 2017

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Of the moment she became interested in Pat, Ashley says: "I appreciated [his] weirdness."

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Pat Perez

Perez has finally found his comfort zone on the course and at home, with Ashley.

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"I'm the happiest I've ever been," says Perez.

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Pat Perez's Scottsdale home has love notes on display from his wife, Ashley.

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Stuffed pork chops, anyone? Perez often cooks for fellow pro, Jason Kokrak, his frequent roommate while traveling on tour.

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"I want to win more tournaments," says Perez. "I want to make Presidents Cup and Ryder Cup teams. I want to set this game on fire.”

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Though wife Ashley loved his long hair, Perez chopped six inches off his locks when he grew tired of his hair blowing in his face while playing in Hawaii.

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Pat Perez, Shoes

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Pat Perez, Shoes

Ashley scoffed when told her husband was unmarketable, and Pat now counts a deal with Bill Murray's apparel line among his endorsements.

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