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10/12/2015. Ladies European Tour 2015. Omega Dubai Ladies Masters, Majilis Course, Emirates Golf Club, Dubai, UAE. December 9-12. Paige Spiranac of the USA lines up a putt on the 15th hole during the second round. Credit: Tristan Jones
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10/12/2015. Ladies European Tour 2015. Omega Dubai Ladies Masters, Majilis Course, Emirates Golf Club, Dubai, UAE. December 9-12. Paige Spiranac of the USA lines up a putt on the 15th hole during the second round. Credit: Tristan Jones
Being a public figure has a tremendously ugly side and Paige Spiranac’s experience is a clear example of this. Currently, with 4 million followers on Instagram and more than 2 million on TikTok, she’s shared how she started her career and the harsh judgments she received along the way.
“What I produce is not that provocative. If my body makes someone uncomfortable, that’s not my problem. I’m not doing anything illegal. I’m not causing harm,” says Spiranac. She is often targeted with negative comments about her approach by many. How does she deal with it? Well, she ignores it!
Paige Spiranac’s advice on people’s opinions: Move on!
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Being a social media sensation and one of golf’s top influencers, Spiranac engages in several activities to keep her engagement game on point. One such activity is hosting Q&A sessions with her followers on Instagram. Due to the recent outbursts of criticism she has been receiving, one of them asked her, “How do you deal with the constant attention and comments about your looks?”
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Responding to this, she stated how she has been using both her assets—her glamour and her golfing niche—to build her brand. Fully aware of the strategy, she understands what will garner more views. However, she acknowledged that not everyone will like what she posts. She said, “I am self-aware, I know that when I post something online, I’m opening myself up to criticism.”
She further added that in the online sphere, people can rightly put forward their opinions, given it’s a platform for everyone. However, it’s not always necessary that everyone thinks alike. She has learned how to shield herself. “I’ve just grown to have some thick skin, brush it off and move on and post something the next day”, concluded Spiranac.
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Paige Spiranac believes in content diversity and that pretty much reflects on her social media platforms. While she has put up a guard to get through the negative comments, sometimes it gets mentally taxing even for the strongest people to stay put. To freely be herself, she has also created a website to put out her content. That is what she feels is her safe space.
Paige Spiranac’s World: Paige on Passes
Earlier, Spiranac had her own website called OnlyPaige, where she posted information about golf, gave advice, and also put forward her observations, discussing various phases of her life and hobbies. It supported a variety of material, which included education and more daring messages. However, despite getting a lot of fandom on her website, she moved her content to a newer website: Paige on Passes.
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It is a newer social media platform, which allows creators to earn money through subscriptions. She has already gained a lot of recognition through her new website as well. Top influencers like Anna DeGuzman, Jeff Guenther, and Maren Altman of TikTok fame are some of the biggest names on the platform right now. “It blows OP out of the water from a user experience and I’ve stepped up the content,” said Spiranac.
Do you think her long-term plans will work out for her new website? Or do you think shifting from OnlyPaige was a big mistake for the golf influencer? Let us know in the comments section below!
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Is Paige Spiranac unfairly targeted because she's a woman in golf, or is criticism part of the game?