Weeks After Paige Spiranac’s Subtle Pro Comeback, Golf Queen Turns ‘Champion’ but With a Wholesome Twist
Paige Spiranac’s win at the Derek Jeter Invitational—Is she the comeback queen of golf?
Few believed in her. But many predicted her downfall at the 2024 Creator Classic. Despite all the words from her naysayers, she managed to exceed expectations and odds to finish better than most golfers on her return to competitive golf. Now, fast forward a few weeks, and Paige Spiranac seems to have built on her recent experience to emerge successful in another tournament, but with a philanthropic twist!
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Derek Jeter had, back in January, announced his intention to host the annual star-studded golf tournament, the Derek Jeter Invitational (DJI). Any guesses as to how it connects to philanthropy? Well, the event is hosted by the New York Yankees legend’s Turn 2 Foundation, an organization that supports programs to help youngsters with addiction. As it turns out, Spiranac managed to emerge victorious at the recently ended tournament.
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The 31-year-old shared a story on her Instagram, reposting the update that the baseball athlete’s foundation uploaded on their social media handle. “A big congratulations to our day two #DJI golf tournament champions,” wrote the organization as they mentioned the names Derek Jeter and Paige Spiranac.
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Wait! Then that must mean another group claimed first place on day 1 at the 18-hole Royal Blue Golf Course other than Spiranac. Interestingly so, there was. For Andruw Jones and his team of four amateur golfers landed on the top spot following the first day of play at the philanthropic event that kicked off on September 20, Friday.
Now, coming back to the foundation, aside from the proceeds that went to support the programs for youth support, the organization also extended a hand to the communities in the Bahamas. T2F, as a result, contributed $50,000 to the Baha Mar Resort Foundation, owing to the latter being its partner. Seems like the various stars, including Paige Spiranac, were able to help out quite a bit despite the latter returning to competitive golf just recently.
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+12500 and a 0.8 percent. Do you have any idea what these figures signify? Unfortunately, these numbers painted the likelihood of the female golfing influencer Spiranac coming in first for the event at East Lake. It might seem ludicrous to some, but the diva didn’t mind. “Pressure’s off. Because odds are in and I am the favorite to come at last place,” she joked.
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The jokes on her haters though, surprisingly enough, for she managed to finish ninth with a score of 2-over par in the field of 16 golfers. Impressive, isn’t it? The diva sure did manage to prove her haters wrong as she dished out the best she could at the back nine of the newly restored iconic course. And now, weeks later, she did it again. Take a bow, Spiranac!
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