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DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – DECEMBER 05: Paige Spiranac of the United States is overcome by emotion whilst talking about being a victim of Cyber Bullying during her press conference as a preview for the 2016 Omega Dubai Ladies Masters on the Majlis Course at the Emirates Golf Club on December 5, 2016 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)

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DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – DECEMBER 05: Paige Spiranac of the United States is overcome by emotion whilst talking about being a victim of Cyber Bullying during her press conference as a preview for the 2016 Omega Dubai Ladies Masters on the Majlis Course at the Emirates Golf Club on December 5, 2016 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)
Paige Spiranac was the center of attention in any golf tournament she played because of her social media presence. However, while the attraction earned her a lot of media coverage, it also put her under immense pressure. But how did she overcome the struggles and become the most popular golfer on social media today?
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Spiranac explained the personality growth she had from her career as a professional golfer to a full-time social media influencer. She said, “My early interviews, I talked a lot about cyberbullying.” She explained that since she was a victim of cyberbullying and she used to be more vocal about that. However, things changed as she switched careers from golfing to social media influencing.
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Paige further added that she now talks a lot about sports and different entities. As a result, sometimes, she might need to go over the top. However, she has always made sure that she doesn’t hurt anyone’s feelings.
How did Paige Spiranac feel about the haters online?
Having gained plenty of experience over the years, Paige now understands the humor behind some comments on the internet. But, back then, when Spiranac was a professional golfer, she couldn’t tell the difference between the good and the bad.

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LAS VEGAS, NV – APRIL 20: Professional golfer Paige Spiranac attends the 2017 Derek Jeter Celebrity Invitational gala at the Aria Resort & Casino on April 20, 2017, in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Gabe Ginsberg – FilmMagic/Getty Images)
She said, “It is funny, but I would get so upset about that before, but it’s not really bullying. I was just soft. I was a huge baby.” Spiranac further added that one needs a good sense of humor to laugh off all the comments on the internet.
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Paige is now an advocate of mental health
In her podcast Play A Round With Paige Renee, Paige revealed how she fought against her own mental struggles. Spiranac explained that she had to get out of her comfort zone to become mentally strong. In her case, her comfort zone was golf.
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Spiranac is now a good representation of strong-willed women. However, she was not like that from the beginning. But, since Paige had the will to become the best version of herself, she worked towards it. Even though she had to switch careers to do that, she made it to the finish line.
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