You know Paige Spiranac is a famous professional golfer in Instagram. After initially creating her Instagram accounts to post trick-shot videos, Spiranac now has over 1.6 million followers. She is also famous on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.
Become a professional golfer in 2015. a Total Frat Move article encouraging people to check Spiranac out online, resulted in her Instagram following jumping from under 10,000 to over 100,000 in just two days. This explosion in social media led her to being invited to play in the Omega Dubai Ladies Classic in 2015. She missed the cut, but the online attention resulted in many sponsors and endorsement deals, making her a professional golfer. Her 2016 golfing season saw her play on the Cactus Tour, finishing the season with $8,010 in winnings and another invitation to Dubai.
More appearing on the cover of Golf Digest than other professional female golfers, Spiranac's appearance then sparked controversy. This raised the question of what she had actually accomplished on the golf course to warrant such attention. Sports commentator Sarah Spain of ESPN raised the obvious by arguing that the only reason Spiranac was chosen was her appearance and type of clothes she wore. Maybe Sarah is right, the photos in this post can proof it. Paige Spiranac fashion style, really can get attract of public attention.
Spiranac has received criticism for "sexualizing women's golf". On numerous occasions, Spiranac has mentioned that the criticisms have hurt her. She continues to fight against the rampant sexism in golf, as well as the constant slut shaming by promoting herself on her social media accounts dressed in whatever clothing she personally enjoys.