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Golfers making claims and accusations against one another is not a recent development in the sport. Players frequently engage in pleasant banter and competitive gamesmanship both on and off the course. Some golfers utilize these jabs to psychologically edge their competitors and get under their skin. While it is common between the players, former golfers and critics also take a dig at players and make some claims all the time. These situations grab people’s attention very fast making it sensational in no time. That is how claims made by Paige Spiranac about Tiger Woods have recently gotten into the limelight.

Paige Spiranac talks about Woods’ statements

Tiger Woods, who is recognized as one of the best golfers of all time, is not exempt from teasing or criticism from other competitors and critics prior to a competition. In fact, it’s not unusual for Woods to take criticism or light-hearted comments from his rivals in the days before a tournament.

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Just before The Masters, Woods came in support of the proposed ball rollback rule. With The Masters ongoing, former professional golfer and social media influencer, Paige Spiranac, has made some huge claims about Woods. While talking in her recent podcast, Spiranac talked about The Masters at Augusta, Par-tee, LIV and Woods. When talking about the legend, Spiranac made some huge claims about Woods wanting to change the golf ball. While some might think Woods is supporting the ball rollback just to preserve his records, Spiranac thinks otherwise.

According to her,Woods does not want that just to help preserve his record, but to preserve golf. Spiranac said, “It’s not done in a malicious way or in a selfish way. It’s to preserve golf, not his records. That’s what I would like to think.”

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Spiranac, who earns more than the 47-year-old on social media, then talks about Woods social media preferences. Spiranac let her views known when asked if she thinks that Woods is an emoji guy. In response Spiranac answered, “I feel like that that like mid 40s to mid 50s. They love themselves some emojis.” Spiranac added, “I think Tiger Woods is an emoji user.”

Tiger Woods’ stand on the ball rollback rule

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The greatest golfers carrying the ball farther and farther, often surpassing 330 yards, has raised questions about the length and construction of golf courses. However, USGA on the other hand have proposed the ball rollback rule to overcome such situations.

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Tiger Woods has now publicly endorsed the proposed rollback of golf balls. According to the 15-time major winner, the pullback should have happened a long time ago. Recently, Rory McIlroy had also voiced his support for the new rule. However, McIlroy and Woods remain the only active players to hold this opinion.

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What are your views about Paige Spiranac’s views on Tiger Woods supporting the ball rollback? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.

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