Paige Spiranac Opens Up About Vile Rumors During Early Golf Career

Paige Spiranac, one of the most prominent sports influencers on social media with over 4 million Instagram followers and 1.6 million on TikTok, recently opened up about the challenges she faced early in her career. While transitioning from collegiate golf to a different role in the sports world, Spiranac became the target of vile rumors that questioned her credibility.

Speaking on the "Quiet Please!" podcast, Spiranac recounted the harsh comments she endured during a 2015 golf tournament in Dubai. She revealed, "There were constant comments like ‘I did sexual favors to get this invite,’ and I was listening to it – and they would say [it] within earshot of me. It was tough."

Spiranac attributed her sudden rise in popularity to a moment of viral fame, which caught her entirely off guard. "I ended up going viral, and this was back when people weren’t going viral all the time. I didn’t know how to handle it, and my whole life got flipped upside down. I went from having 500 followers to 100,000 followers," she explained.

Unprepared for the media frenzy, Spiranac found herself overwhelmed by hours of press commitments and a less-than-welcoming atmosphere on the golf course. "I had no training to do this. And I would say there were a couple of girls who were really supportive and nice, but the majority [of them], it was brutal. I would go on the range and girls would just scatter. No one wanted to hit next to me," she shared.

Despite these challenges, Spiranac has been candid about her struggles both on and off the golf course, including her attempts to qualify for the LPGA Tour. Her openness has resonated with fans, further cementing her status as a relatable figure in the sports community.