Victim of Sexist Critics, Paige Spiranac Gets Honest About Her ‘Pinch Me Moment’ at East Lake

 

 

Facing sexist critics, does Paige Spiranac’s success at East Lake prove her doubters wrong?

 

 

For Paige Spiranac, building her brand in the game of golf has been a long and arduous journey. It was a significant shift from being a professional golfer to becoming an influencer. But Spiranac stuck around despite the constant hate and sexism she encountered. As the original golf influencer, she faced criticism repeatedly. At one point, Spiranac had to call out a 1-time PGA Tour winner for his sexist remark about her using her s** appeal.

 

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Regardless, the 31-year-old has come far and is doing better than ever. Her influence on the golf world was evident when she was selected as one of the 16 creators to participate in the PGA Tour’s Creator Classic at East Lake Golf Club. Spiranac was grateful, praising the PGA Tour in her latest YouTube video for investing in golf influencers and inaugurating a never-seen-before tournament.

 

Reflecting on her journey, she said, “I feel like I was really one of the OGs, the originals and so from when I first started and the reaction that I would get, now you know 7 years later to be here in this moment surrounded by I mean the best in the world on a world-class Golf Course is truly like a pinch me moment.” Indeed, Spiranac’s path has been one for the books, as she battled criticism and is now being rewarded for her perseverance.

 

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Before the event, the 31-year-old golfer was worried about playing badly at East Lake GC, but she wasn’t as disappointed as she had expected. Spiranac did not win the event, but she was 2 over in 8 holes, which was better than half the field. From handling sexist remarks about her game to becoming one of the top influencers in the sport, it was a great feat for Spiranac. And although she gains a hater with each passing moment, the OG influencer holds no hostility toward anyone.

 

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Paige Spiranac forgives her critics

The judgment is never-ending, but Paige Spiranac has moved past it. She has explained why she does what she does, but people still cannot wrap their heads around the former pro’s social media brand. However, the criticism doesn’t affect Spiranac anymore. After more than seven years in the industry, the 31-year-old golfer has learned to forgive those who can’t agree with her.

 

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Spiranac revealed in an interview with Fox Business how she perceives outside opinions and said, “Over the years, I have realized that it’s OK. People are allowed to have their opinions.” Instead of getting enraged or discouraged by hateful words, the influencer shared that she tries to see it in a positive light. She said, “Even if I get a comment that criticizes me, I try to hear it out because maybe I can learn from it, I can better myself, or I can adjust.”

 

Whether it’s about her clothing choices or people criticizing her golf skills, Paige Spiranac has always been under constant scrutiny for most of her career. But now, it no longer deters her from making her choices, as Spiranac has learned to move on from anything that disturbs her peace.

 

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