It's the Rochester All-City Golf Tournament 2021 - Danelle is warming up, preparing for her final round of the tournament at Somerby Golf Club. Danny, who is caddying for one of his friends, eyes her speaking to his friend and needs to know more. Lucky for him, his friend sees Danelle regularly and obliges to play matchmaker. The story of how Danny retrieved Danelle's number from his friend has two sides, but things happened fast, and the next thing they knew their first date was set. As they got to know each other, they learned of some peculiar commonalities. Their names, yes, are strikingly similar and Danelle's childhood nickname was Dani. Additionally, Danelle's dad Scott is a jeweler and has his own business in her home town - Danny's family also are jewelers with their own family business, with his dad Scott paving the way. Lastly, the pair was at the same Minnesota high school state golf tournament in 2008, where Danny claims he saw her ;) Golf is their world, but Copper the pup is the center of their universe. Danny got Copper years ago, but Copper has become quite the mama's boy. They love spoiling him with treats, car rides, and taking him on unleashed excursions.

Within a week of the two being connected, their first date was scheduled, and it was decided they'd play nine holes of golf and go to lunch. At that time, Danelle was working at one of Rochester's city courses and wanted to avoid being spotted on a date by any curious onlookers, thus they met at Pine Island Golf Course in Pine Island. As their round began, Danelle quickly realized that Danny is a very good player - so good that she texted her friend Kristi about his skill and that she thinks this date could lead to more. They were so absorbed in their first meeting that mid-round they realized they weren't on the correct hole so had to improvise their way back to the clubhouse (of note, Danelle had never played at Pine Island - Danny had...multiple times...). They proceeded to lunch at the Tap House West End in Rochester, where the conversation continued, easily and readily. Danny showed Danelle a picture of Copper and the deal was sealed. They agreed to meet up again for dinner that week, now you can continue to find them playing golf at Somerby followed by a refueling meal.

Danelle and Danny joined Somerby Golf Club in the spring of 2023. By Memorial Day weekend, they were already over the moon with the course and planned on spending every possible moment that summer either golfing or at the pool. Long holiday weekends were the best and gave them extra opportunities and flexibility to play. That Sunday, they teed off late morning and per usual, embarked on a match against each other (no strokes given, they play straight up). Their matches are usually very tight, and this one was no exception. Danny started hot, but Danelle has a knack for cutting into Danny's early leads on the back nine. They approached the fourteenth hole and Danny was 1 up - Danelle was on fire, determined to make the match end in her favor. Hole 14 at Somerby is a tricky, short par 4, but also a beautiful hole - it requires a solid tee shot from an elevated tee box to the fairway guarded by bunkers, with water encasing the green. Approaching the hole, Danny put the ring box in his pocket with the intention first of taking it out while Danelle was teeing off; however, a couple behind them rudely interrupted while Danelle was about to hit, so that wasn't the moment. They met in the fairway, but the couple behind them would've been the audience, so Danny waited again. Finally, privacy awaited them on the bridge to the green, and with Danelle charging ahead, Danny got down on one knee, got her attention, and popped the everlasting question. Thankfully, this match ended all square :)