In today’s world, some athletes earn more from their social media presence than they do from their actual paychecks. While this might not hold true for everyone, it does for athletes who might not play enough events or have retired. Paige Spiranac, 28, is a retired golfer, earning her fortune mostly via her social media accounts.

Spiranac is a known figure in golf, having more followers on social media than Tiger Woods himself. Having retired early, Spiranac was determined to focus on her social media, most of her posts about golf. Today, she has built a loyal fanbase for her, which seems to be growing at a steady pace.

Let’s take a look at Spiranac’s net worth and other details of the former professional golfer’s life.

What is Paige Spiranac’s net worth?

Paige Renee Spiranac, who has been a part of the golf community for a long time, has made a name for herself as a social media personality. Not only is her Instagram popular with 3.2 million followers, so is her Twitter (483.4K). According to some reports, her current net worth stands at $3 million.

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Along with her Instagram, Spiranac has signed deals with brands like Cybersmile, Mizzen + Main, Philip Stein Watches, and 18Birdies. Additionally, she is 18Birdies’ brand ambassador as well.

That being said, GolfMagic revealed that Spiranac earns $14,000 per post. Tiger Woods apparently earns over $11,000, while Rory McIlroy earns more than $10,000.

Moreover, Spiranac is ranked 56th on BonusFinder.com’s Social Media Rich List. The 28-year-old also runs the successful Playing-A-Round podcast, which is weekly. She often talks about the PGA Tour and current happenings in the golf world. Of course, some special guests also appear on her show.

She has not played professionally since she retired in 2016 but continues to play golf in her own time. Spiranac often gives out tips to her followers, along with showing them some trick shots.

Early life and golf

Before golf, a Wheat Ridge, Colorado-born Spiranac, wanted to pursue gymnastics. However, unfortunate injuries cut her career short, and she was unable to compete despite her talent. Furthermore, she was bullied for a hair condition, which led her straight to the golf course. Her early years in golf earned her a scholarship at the University of Arizona – where she played for the Wildcats.

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She even played on the Cactus Tour for some time, winning her only professional title.

In 2016, she tried qualifying for the LPGA Tour, only to end up unsuccessful. Later, she’s invited to play in Dubai, where she ended up missing the cut. Soon after, she retired, opting to concentrate on her growing social media presence.

Since then, we have seen Spiranic as a social media personality, making a fortune for herself with her active social media persona. Not only does she promote her things and talk about golf, Spiranic often tweets about various things she remains interested in.

What do you think about Spiranic’s net worth? Do you think the number will increase over time?