Golf influencer Paige Spiranac is weighing in on the sport’s overall pace of play debate which sparked up during the Masters as it appeared competitors were upset with Patrick Cantlay’s timing.
Spiranac gave her take on the controversy when she began her tweet, which read, “40 seconds is a long time.”
“Slow play in golf has been a huge topic of discussion, so let’s talk about it,” she said. “The conversation picked up steam when Jon Rahm and Brooks Koepka were waiting on every single hole at Augusta, honestly, I’ve seen paint dry faster than that round was finished.”
Spiranac added that the debate always stems from the players are competing for a lot of money at the majors, but added that rules are not changed in any sport where players are essentially also competing for money and more.
“And the rebuttal is always, ‘But they’re playing for majors and a lot of money, so they should take their time.’ Look at any other sport. They’re not just going to extend the time because they’re playing for a championship,” she said.
“Slow play is unsportsmanlike and a form of cheating. I don’t understand how this is not fixed yet. It’s easy — penalize them if they don’t hit it in 40 seconds. That’s it.”
Paige started playing golf at an early age and quickly became one of the best junior golfers in her state. She went on to play college golf at San Diego State University, where she won several tournaments and was named All-Mountain West Conference golf team three times.
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After college, Paige turned professional and played on several tours, including the Cactus Tour, the Canadian Women’s Tour, and the Ladies European Tour. However, she struggled to make a name for herself on the golf course and made a swift decision to turn her life around in a huge way.
She decided to shift her focus to social media.
Paige started posting pictures and videos of herself playing golf and showing off her skills on Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube and before you know it, she quickly gained a massive following, and her popularity skyrocketed.
Today, Paige is one of the most popular social media personalities in the golf world, with millions of followers across multiple platforms. She uses her platform to promote golf and inspire young girls to take up the sport.
Despite her success on social media, Paige has faced criticism for her provocative photos and videos, with some critics accusing her of using her looks to gain followers. However, Paige has been vocal about her love for the sport and her desire to promote it to a wider audience.
Spiranac is a talented golfer and a successful social media personality who has inspired a new generation of golfers and brought attention to the sport.
