Paige Spiranac is no stranger to being involved in the fire cast by burning rumors online. From the day she turned pro to the day she retired, and even in the aftermath of her retirement, social media just can’t get enough of the Golf Beauty, and rightfully so.
Recently, the retired LPGA Tour sensation has been at the center of news for potentially being spotted at an NBA game rooting for Stephen Curry. However, the star has made use of her platform to put an end to such rumors. So was it really not Paige Spiranac who went viral?
Paige Spiranac debunks rumors about viral Stephen Curry meme
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The social media star is a true sensation. Her avid game in her initial days on-course, coupled with her perfect looks and exceptional marketing strategies, makes the Paige Spiranac brand carry a value like no other.
More often than not, the internet finds a way to direct the controversy guns at the talented pro golfer turned influencer. But it seems that with time, this ‘beauty with brains’ has become well adept at providing clarity wherever needed.
Making note of the recently voiced speculations of her presence in the background of a viral NBA meme, Spiranac chose to serve her fans a fact check. The Golf Beauty tweeted, “There has been a lot of speculation surrounding this picture. That is not me in the back lol.”
There has been a lot of speculation surrounding this picture. That is not me in the back lol pic.twitter.com/9TsAKpSMwv
— Paige Spiranac (@PaigeSpiranac) March 7, 2024
Despite, the Queen of Golf denying that it was her in the meme, the golf world cannot seem to shoot an array of ‘what ifs’ her way. So what was the reaction of her enthusiastic fans when met with this reality check?
Fans react to Paige Spiranac’s clarification
The golf world was quick to share its take on Spiranac’s debunking of their myths. While some were left disappointed to know that the lady in question was not their favorite star, others wanted to know who she really was. Yet another set of fans was keen to ‘trick’ Spiranac into confessing it was, in fact, her with their persuasive remarks.
Here are some of the fan reactions:
One of the most interesting reactions was from an account that claims itself as the “Best Twitter Golf Account.” They decided to start a poll asking fans whether it is probably Paige Spiranac in the meme or most definitely.
Is this Paige?
— Tour Golf (@PGATUOR) March 7, 2024
Despite discovering that it was not the retired LPGA sensation in the picture, one of the fans was quick to compliment the unknown lady in question.
She looks good though 👍
— Orange Man Vlad (@RightisRightPA) March 7, 2024
Yet another disheartened fan was quick to pose the question to Spiranac about her apparent absence despite loving the game.
But you respect the game…
— Philly Sports – Love & Pain (@PHLSportsPain) March 7, 2024
Another twist came to the meme when a fan made Steph Curry the center of jokes and asked Spiranac if he was wearing her stockings.
But is he wearing your stockings? Please say yes! 🤣🤣🤣
— Sweepstakes Today (@Sweeptoday) March 7, 2024
Another set of netizens were quick to question Paige Spiranac’s denial of being a part of the meme.
Are you sure. Cause I think it is
— Billy (@reallybillyi) March 7, 2024
They insisted that they thought that it was, in fact, her, and tried to persuade her to admit the same.
Own it.
— Mike Ditkas Bad Hip (@LaBeets50) March 7, 2024
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A some netizens also found this admission by Spiranac funny.
😂😂
— The Real BlueCo ⛳️〽️🧊 St Crispin (@real_blueco) March 7, 2024
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What is your take on these reactions? Let us know in the comments.
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