Paige Spiranac, usually one of the most active and outspoken figures in the golf world, has vanished from social media for several days, a rarity that has only fuelled speculation around her current situation.
Her disappearance comes after clips from the “Internet Invitational,” a Barstool Sports and Bob Does Sports event featuring well-known golf influencers, spread widely online.
During the tournament, cameras captured Paige Spiranac pressing down the grass in front of a teammate’s ball, which many interpreted as an attempt to improve the lie.
The footage circulated rapidly, and although she did not appear to be intentionally bending the rules, emotions ran high when she later became visibly upset after being confronted.
Golf purists, however, were quick to criticise, and their reaction has been relentless across social platforms.
Support and scepticism collide as debate grows
Barstool personality Frankie Borelli attempted to defend Spiranac, offering a measured take on the incident.
“I totally don’t think that she was trying to do anything specifically to help us win,” he said. “Do I think that she was trying to improve the lie? No. I also think that the footage probably doesn’t look the best.”
His comments reflect a growing divide within the online community. Some argue that she made an honest mistake, while others claim there are only two possibilities: she either knowingly broke a rule and became emotional once confronted, or she genuinely didn’t know the rule, which critics argue undermines her expertise as a golf personality.
Neither explanation has been favourable to Paige Spiranac, and her continued silence suggests she may be stepping back to weather the backlash.
The timing is unfortunate, as her annual calendar usually releases around this time, leaving supporters concerned that this year’s edition may be in jeopardy.
Despite the uproar, others insist the reaction has gone too far, reminding fans that the entire event was designed for entertainment, not elite competition.
Many now hope that Paige Spiranac will reappear online soon and move beyond the controversy as the holiday season approaches.
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