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Newsweek
10 hours ago
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Paige Spiranac Drops 'Hot Take' Sunday Golfers May Not Like
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. 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 Getty Images 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. What is your opinion? Let us know in the comment section below! More Golf: Jordan Spieth Crushes Beers and Wings to Get Over U.S. Open Misery
Newsweek
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Paige Spiranac Clears up PGA Championship, PGA Tour Confusion
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. It is the week of the PGA Championship, and although it may seem like nonsense to golf fans, the doubts that usually arise every year are back: Who runs the second major of the season, the PGA of America or the PGA Tour? Are there two organizations or just one? To the rescue of those uninitiated of the ins and outs of professional golf came renowned golf influencer Paige Spiranac, who dedicated a post on her X profile, which has more than one million followers, to explaining the issue. The topic is not easy, but Spiranac presented it in a fairly understandable way. "Most people get confused because they think the PGA [Championship] is put on by the PGA Tour," Spiranac said. "It's not. It's put on by the PGA of America, which are two separate organizations." "The touring professionals, the professional athletes, play on the PGA Tour. The teaching professionals [like Michael Block], the people who teach people how to play golf, are part of the PGA of America. The PGA of America also puts on the Ryder Cup." "This is the one opportunity where the teaching professionals can qualify into the PGA Championship to compete against the PGA pros. I know it's a lot, but if you know that, you'll impress people." Get in the know with Paige🥰 PGA Championship edition! — Paige Spiranac (@PaigeSpiranac) May 13, 2025 And there is no doubt about it. Not only knowing that the PGA of America and the PGA Tour are not the same, but understanding why they are not is irrefutable proof that you are a hardcore golf fan. The PGA of America was founded in 1916 to unite golf professionals, and until 1968 it brought together both teaching and touring professionals. The latter split at the end of the 1968 season due to financial disagreements and eventually founded the current PGA Tour. Paige Spiranac watches a putt on the 10th hole during the 2024 Creator Classic prior to the TOUR Championship at East Lake Golf Club on August 28, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. Paige Spiranac watches a putt on the 10th hole during the 2024 Creator Classic prior to the TOUR Championship at East Lake Golf Club on August 28, 2024 in Atlanta, PGA of America currently oversees the teaching profession. It maintains the organization of three professional events, the PGA Championship, the Senior PGA Championship and the Women's PGA Championship, all of which are considered majors in their respective fields. The PGA of America is also responsible for the organization of the Ryder Cup on the American side, in cooperation with the R&A on the European side. It also organizes the various teaching professional championships held in the United States. More Golf: Scottie Scheffler Takes a Dig at PGA Championship: "It Cost Me"
