Paige Spiranac is once again at the center of controversy after posting a swing video that sent shockwaves through the golfing world—and not for her form.
In the now-viral clip, which racked up over 15 million views in under 48 hours, Spiranac hits a flawless drive while dressed in a revealing athletic outfit, set to a remix of a trending TikTok sound. While fans flooded the comments with praise, flames of outrage quickly erupted among traditional golf purists.
“This isn’t golf—it’s Instagram thirst-trapping with a 9-iron,” wrote one viral comment on Reddit’s r/golf forum. Others accused her of “disrespecting the integrity of the game” and turning golf into “a spectacle instead of a sport.”
The Golf Traditionalists Association (yes, that’s a real group) even released a statement, saying:
“We are deeply concerned by the growing trend of sexualized content overshadowing the skill and tradition of golf. Ms. Spiranac’s video is the latest example of this disappointing shift.”
Spiranac, unfazed, clapped back on X (formerly Twitter):
“If my swing bothers you more than slow play or elitism in golf, maybe you’re the problem.”
Her fans rallied behind her, calling out the double standard faced by women in the sport.
“If this were Tiger shirtless, no one would complain,” one user noted. “She’s growing the game in her own way—and killing it.”
This isn’t Spiranac’s first time stirring the pot, and likely won’t be her last. But love her or loathe her, Paige continues to be one of the most talked-about names in modern golf—and she’s not swinging quietly.
