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Paige Spiranac's PGA debut jitters—Does this show the true pressure of professional golf?

Paige Spiranac is never short on giving the best entertainment to her fans. As we all know, the former golfer competed at the Creator’s Classic a few weeks ago at the East Lake and she was not very confident about her form and gameplay as she was considered one of the least likely golfers to win the 2024 Creator Classic. However, she proved everyone wrong with a decent performance of shooting 2-over par.

The social media influencer later shared her experience of playing in the event’s first edition, describing it as an “amazing experience”. In a recent post on the X, the golfer was seen reminiscing about the Creator Classic days when she posted a video of her playing with the caption, “That time I got to tee it up at East Lake for the Creator Classic! My hands were shaking lol”. 

Is Paige Spiranac being nervous? Hard to imagine, right? Well, it is her bold personality that everyone knows her for. Like, the time the golfer faced a backlash from trolls after congratulating Luke Kwon on his 2024 Creator Classic win. A fan mocked her claimed +3 handicap, implying her score didn’t match, but Spiranac swiftly shut him down.

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According to the USGA Golf Handicap Information Network (GHIN) app, her current golf handicap index is +3.4. “Go check my GHIN lol, a +3.4 to be exact,” said Spiranac. After being a golf icon for so long, Paige Spiranac has inspired other aspiring golfers to be more comfortable in their skin.

Paige Spiranac’s thoughts on body positivity

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After years of facing criticism, Paige Spiranac has emerged stronger and more confident than ever. The famous golf influencer has been under intense scrutiny, for her golf skills, social media content, and even what she wears. But her parents taught her to love herself, flaws and all. They created a loving environment where she could be herself and feel beautiful.

I grew up in a household where my parents allowed me to be me… My parents have always been very supportive of me. They taught me to never be ashamed of my body, to see the human body is beautiful,” she once said.

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This upbringing helped Spiranac develop a strong sense of self-worth. Now, she wants to encourage others to feel the same way. Her mission is to spread self-love and empowerment.

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I do this because it’s. It feels right to me. And if you want to be sexy, and that’s the route you want to go, then go for it. If you don’t want to, then you can go for it,” she said, hoping to inspire young women everywhere by being true to themselves. So what are your thoughts on the golfer’s values? Do let us know in the comment section below!

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