Paige Spiranac Drops 'Hot Take' Sunday Golfers May Not Like
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Paige Spiranac has never been one to hold back. Whether it's a swing tip, a style statement, or a sharp opinion, the ex-LPGA pro has built her brand on being unapologetically outspoken.
Even after stepping away from the LPGA circuit to prioritize her mental health, Spiranac remains one of golf's most recognizable figures with over 4 million Instagram followers and a million more on TikTok.
ATLANTA, GEORGIA - AUGUST 28: Paige Spiranac looks over a putt on the 12th hole during the 2024 Creator Classic prior to the TOUR Championship at East Lake Golf Club on August 28, 2024 in...
ATLANTA, GEORGIA - AUGUST 28: Paige Spiranac looks over a putt on the 12th hole during the 2024 Creator Classic prior to the TOUR Championship at East Lake Golf Club on August 28, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by) More
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Just days ago, her efforts to grow the game were publicly acknowledged by Hall of Famer Annika Sorenstam.
Following the praise, Spiranac posted her 'hot take' on golf, which Sunday golfers might not like:
"Hot take. If you can't fix your ball mark on the green you shouldn't be allowed to play. It takes two seconds to do and requires no skill," she typed on X.
The message was blunt, striking a chord with the widespread frustration felt across the golf community.
Hot take. If you can't fix your ball mark on the green you shouldn't be allowed to play. It takes two seconds to do and requires no skill. — Paige Spiranac (@PaigeSpiranac) June 21, 2025
Ball marks - those small craters left when a ball lands on the green may seem harmless, but when left unrepaired, they can take up to 3 weeks to heal and ruin the putting surface for everyone else.
According to a 2024 report, a course hosting just 100 rounds a day can accumulate over 10,000 ball marks in a single month.
Properly repaired marks heal in 24 to 48 hours. Left alone, they scar the green, disrupt putts, and invite disease.
Spiranac's post wasn't just a rant but a call for basic etiquette. And while her tone may have ruffled feathers among casual "Sunday golfers," the point stands.
"It takes two seconds," she emphasized. "And requires no skill." In other words, there's no excuse!
The criticism is especially pointed at weekend players, who often play slower rounds and are statistically more likely to skip course care basics.
Per Golf365, many amateurs either don't know how to fix a pitch mark or do it incorrectly, causing more harm than good.
This isn't the 1st time Spiranac sounded off on course etiquette
In January, she posted a video saying, "Nothing grinds my gears more than someone who doesn't fix their ball mark," adding that it's a sign of respect for the course and the players behind you.
She's even shared tutorials on how to do it properly, using a tee or divot tool to gently push the turf inward and tamp it down with a putter.
The caption said, "The golf gods are watching," she joked in a previous post. "Fix yours and one more. It's good karma."
And while her latest hot take may sting for some, it's a reminder that etiquette isn't optional but a part of the game.
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