Back in 2022, little Olympia left Alexis Ohanian stunned. You see, he took her on a mini-golf adventure and updated his social media followers with some lovely pictures, but it seems Olympia chose her own outfit that day. And her father simply wasn’t on the same page after she wore a pink dress along with dress-shoes to play golf! “I made the mistake of thinking my 4-year-old would take mini-golf seriously (this footwear??), but it was still a great daddy-daughter date,” he hilariously wrote on social media. But hey, she has fallen in love with the sport since then.
Last year, as Olympia showcased her skills on the course, Ohanian beamed with pride as he shared the snap on X with a touching caption: “Jr got four strokes for this hole and got par. So proud.” While many assumed that the daughter of Serena Williams would naturally gravitate toward the world of tennis, the young prodigy seems to be swinging in a different direction. Instead of the court, Olympia is making waves on the green. And her father, Alexis Ohanian, never misses an opportunity to showcase her growing prowess in golf.
Take December 2023, for instance: Olympia displayed a confident swing and remarkable composure, hinting at the hours she’s dedicated to refining her game. Fast forward to early 2024, and Olympia’s progress was undeniable. Ohanian proudly shared a milestone moment when his 7-year-old daughter hit a bogey, an impressive feat for someone so young. Fully embracing his role as her “Sunday Daddy Caddy,” Ohanian even playfully admitted that Olympia was already outpacing him on the course, although the 41-year-old was determined to catch up.
And now, the Ohanian family has had another perfect day on the course, with the father continuing to nurture Olympia’s love for the sport. But this time, they also had Ohanian’s father, Chris Ohanian, tag along. The tech entrepreneur took to X and wrote: “42 is realizing how precious these moments are. They’re fleeting. I could build a dozen more multi-billion dollar companies, and the ROI for this time with her is still better. Here’s to trying to always remember this when I slip into Founder Mode.”
He posted two pictures as well. One where the grandfather, father, and Olympia posed together and in another one, the little one was seen taking a swing at the golf ball. Interestingly, the Los Angeles Golf Club’s ownership group includes Ohanian, Serena, and Venus Williams. They are one of six founding TGL teams. With this move, Ohanian has established himself in the Southern California professional sports scene, including golf.
The co-founder of Reddit, Alexis Ohanian, isn’t just a devoted father; he’s on a mission to redefine modern parenting. By his own admission, his public commitment to fatherhood is intentional. He wants to normalize the idea that fatherhood isn’t just about being present as it’s about being actively involved. “The real magic here is seeing a career dad talking about it. I know we’re in a phase where it’s still a little bit of an anomaly, and so the end goal is for this to just be normal,” he told ‘Quartz’ in 2019.
For Ohanian, parenting isn’t a role to be divided along traditional lines, it’s a shared journey. Through exemplary conduct, he aims to foster a societal transformation where active fatherhood is not merely lauded but considered the norm.
Additionally, golf isn’t the only skill Alexis Ohanian is nurturing in Olympia. Beyond the fairway, the entrepreneur also teaches his daughter the art of making pancakes, embodying the essence of modern fatherhood: Hands-on, present, and deeply involved in every moment.
When Serena Williams revealed the importance of Papa pancakes!
Last November, when Alexis Ohanian and Serena Williams attended the ‘Lingo Spike Sessions’, the event turned into a laughter-filled celebration of family, packed with playful banter, amusing confessions, and heartwarming moments. The couple entertained the audience by sharing behind-the-scenes anecdotes from their daily lives, ranging from late-night snack cravings to parenting quirks.
However, amidst the enjoyable events, a particularly heartwarming detail emerged: Ohanian’s treasured weekend ritual of sharing breakfast with his daughters. When asked about their family’s go-to weekend breakfast, Serena Williams didn’t miss a beat. “Papa pancakes,” she answered with a knowing smile. While the response itself was sweet, it was Ohanian’s heartfelt addition to it that truly stole the spotlight.
“When Olympia was little and couldn’t really speak, I’d make alphabet letters in the pancakes for every letter in her name. I can’t take all the credit for her learning to read, but pancakes definitely played a part,” Ohanian added, as Serena Williams said, “Papa pancakes feeds and teaches you how to read.”
Whether it’s taking Olympia to the golf course for a fun-filled sports day or teaching her the art of making the perfect pancake, he continues to set an inspiring example of modern fatherhood. But here’s the big question for you: Do you see Olympia pursuing golf in the future? Let us know in the comments below.
