Golf’s Queen of Sass Strikes Again! Golf social media sensation Paige Spiranac made a memorable appearance at the Fore Play Podcast Plus live. She joined hosts Riggs, Frankie, and Trent for an on-course lively interaction before the Creator Classic. The atmosphere was electric, with fans eager to see their favorite golf personalities in action.
But little did they know, that Spiranac was about to unleash a brutal roast that would leave everyone speechless. It started innocently enough, with Paige asking the hosts for advice on how to trash-talk her way to victory. “Well, I’m the favorite to finish last,” she said with a sly grin. “What should I say to people? What should my s*** talking strategy be?”
Riggs, never one to miss a beat, shot back with a sly remark of his own: “You always have that itch in your swing?” Little did he know, those words would be the spark that ignited a verbal fireworks display. Spiranac delivered a devastating takedown of his swing that left everyone in stitches. With a smirk, she fired back: “Not what people say to you!”
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.@PaigeSpiranac roasts Riggs’ swing before the Creator Classic 💀 pic.twitter.com/TcBpeG3WU1
— Fore Play (@ForePlayPod) August 29, 2024
On the course, Paige put up a solid performance, shooting 2-over to finish in 9th spot out of 16 golf content creators. But the real winner of the day was Luke Kwon, a former player on the PGA Tour China. He birdied the final hole to take top honors in the four-man shootout and edged out the competition with his impressive skills.
The Creator Classic was a landmark event for YouTube golf. It brought together golf’s traditional and digital worlds. However, despite not taking the top spot, Paige’s clever banter and golfing skills made her a favorite, both on and off the course. Unsurprisingly fans were quick to join her playful remarks on Riggs.
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Paige Spiranac fans support her savage roasts of Riggs
Spiranac’s savage reply perfectly captured the essence of her no-holds-barred personality. One fan exclaimed, “ICE COLD,” summing up the frosty burn she delivered without hesitation. “Let her cook 👩🍳,” added a fan, encouraging her to keep dishing out her trademark sass. It’s clear that Paige’s fans love her for not just her golf skills but also her ability to turn even a casual conversation into a mic-drop moment.
“To be fair though roasting Riggs swing is a bit like shooting fish in a barrel.” This fan’s comment alludes to the well-known fact that his swing has been an easy target for criticism for years. The fan likely remembered Riggs’ YouTube breaking 80, at Payne’s Valley in 2020, Tiger Woods’ new course, and golf enthusiasts mercilessly mocked him in the comments. Despite all the golf he’s played and the pros he’s been around, Riggs’ swing hasn’t improved much, making him a constant source of golf humor.
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“She’s not wrong. Riggs gets in more golf than any average guy but doesn’t get any better. It has to be embarrassing. I’m glad someone with some clout finally told him.” remarked one fan. This comment captures the frustration that many have with Riggs’ swing. It has remained stubbornly inconsistent despite his constant exposure to the sport. He even sought out a golf instructor in 2022 to help improve his game. But as per the fan that didn’t work out.
Another fan humorously added, “She’s not wrong 😂 straight dumpster fire swing.” This reaction echoes the sentiment that Riggs’ swing is notorious within the golf community. It brings to mind the time in 2020 when six-time major winner and golf analyst Nick Faldo brutally critiqued Riggs on camera, leaving him struggling to maintain his composure. That incident is still fresh in the minds of fans, making Paige’s roast even more satisfying to witness.
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