Paige Spiranac is an American pro golfer, fitness model, and social media star on a mission.
Spiranac has dealt with bullying and criticism for sexualizing women’s golf.
In this article, we find out why and get to know her in an entirely new way.
Paige Spiranac at the Sports Illustrated celebration, 2018. Right: Paige Spiranac attended the 2018 ESPYS in LA on July 18, 2018. Photo: David Crotty, Patrick McMullan. (modified by author)Source: Getty Images
Currently, she has more than 7 million followers on both IG and FB combined.
Paige Spiranac (born 26 March 1993) was raised in Colorado to an athletic family of Croatian descent.
Dan Spiranac, her father, was a member of the 1976 Pittsburgh Panthers national championship college football team.
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Her mother, Annette, was a professional ballerina.
Her older sister Lexie also received a college athletic scholarship, competing on Stanford’s track team.
Who is Paige Spiranac?
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Paige was an elite gymnast at the age of 9 and had her eyes set on the Olympics.
A series of accidents, including two broken kneecaps, forced her to reconsider her plans.
At the age of 12, she had to give up gymnastics.
Paige Spiranac golfer showed the world she’s much more than just beautiful. Photo: @paigerenee, David Cannon (modified by author)Source: Getty Images
Paige was adamant about continuing her career in the field of professional sport.
She finally fell in love with golf after experimenting with different sports.
She was also a member of the Student Athlete Advisory Committee at the time.
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Paige competed against Brittany Fan of the University of Colorado Boulder in a 35-hole title match.
Finishing nine strokes under par, Spiranac won and took home the trophy.
In December 2015, shestarted playing professionally.
Paige Spiranac and Steven Tinoco attend the 2017 Derek Jeter Celebrity Invitational gala. Photo: David Becker (modified by author)Source: Getty Images
Paige debuted on the Cactus Tour at the Las Colinas club in Arizona.
She earned a tie for the 14th place during a five-under-par final round.
Another good final round resulted in third place at her second event at Lookout Mountain in June 2016.
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As an internet sensation, she has also had to deal with cyber abuse.
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Is Paige Spiranac married?
In December 2016, Paige Spiranac’s fiance, Steven Tinoco, proposed to her.
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They had a private wedding in 2018.
Paige’s appearance on the cover of Golf Digest in May 2016 sparked universal controversy.
Spiranac has mentioned on many occasions that the criticisms have affected her.
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She has also said in multiple online posts that she suffers from anxiety.
In both Sports Illustrated and Golf Digest, she shared the accounts of the internet users harassing her online.
She won the PWI Most Beautiful Woman In The World award in 2020.
Paige Spiranac Instagram photos and Paige Spiranac Sports Illustrated pics. Photos: @paigerenee, James Macari (modified by author)Source: Instagram
In 2017, Spiranac signed with PXG (Parsons Extreme Golf) to represent its golf clubs for marketing.
That same year, Spiranac became the brand ambassador for 18Birdies to help launch the golf app worldwide.
She has signed deals with Mizzen and Main, Philip Stein golf watches, and many others.
She is also a brand ambassador for PointsBetUSA.
She has not played in the LPGA since 2016.
Paige Spiranac’s ranking in her golf fanbase is growing exponentially.
She has toured the globe playing and teaching golf at all levels.
Recognized for her exceptional talent, she clinched the Writer of the Year Award.
Beyond her professional endeavours, Alice is an engaged member of the Rotaract Club of Kabete.
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