In the world of golf influencing, Paige Spiranac is the reigning queen. But she does get a tough competition by rival Hailey Ostrom. Although both have their own individual claims in the influencing world, there is one significant area where Ostrom outshines Paige hands down.
It’s because of the equation Spiranac shares with the LPGA. And Spiranac’s grudge against LPGA has provided Hailey with a great opportunity to impress the golf community. Let’s find out more!
Hailey Ostrom bestows praises on LPGA legend as Paige remains silent
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As golf beauty Paige continues with her differences with LPGA, Hailey was quick to seize the golden opportunity. Ostrom has just given the biggest tribute to golf legend Michelle Wie West, who has played her last competitive match at the ongoing US Women’s Open.
On the social media platform Thread, Ostrom posted a picture of herself swinging a club and wearing the Nike shoes designed by Michelle. In the caption, she wrote: “Thank you, Michelle Wie, for your impact on the game and being a great ambassador for women in sports. And also thank you for designing the greatest golf shoe of all time.”
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With this post, Ostrom gave a huge shout-out to one of the best female golf players of recent times.
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With her mind-blowing performance and majestic achievements, Wie West has left an indelible mark in the golf world. After she announced her retirement from competitive golf, West appeared this week in her last competition, the US Women’s Open, owing to an exemption she received from her 2014 US Women’s Open win.
And with her latest tribute, Hailey is recognizing the pro’s relentless efforts and also complimented her on her art skills as well. As for Paige, who is otherwise very opinionated on these matters and other golfers, hasn’t said a word about Wie West’s retirement. Her previous bad blood with the women’s golf league appears to have held her back.
The rift between Paige Spiranac and LPGA Tour
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Although she has played on the Ladies European Tour and Cactus Tour, Paige couldn’t make the cut for the LPGA qualifying tournament. After that Spiranac embraced retirement. And as Paige’s fame increased as a golf beauty, many players on the LPGA criticized her for overshadowing them. After that Paige and LPGA don’t see eye to eye.
And the diva has often avoided speaking about them. But this proved to be a big chance for Hailey who made the most it as she tried to endear herself to the golf community.
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