Paige Spiranac practices golf in non-traditional pink outfit, Internet claims 'LPGA would break out'
WHEAT RIDGE, COLORADO: Golf influencer Paige Spiranac recently showed off her new non-traditional pink outfit to her devoted 1.5 million TikTok followers.
The former professional golfer also discussed the type of content she creates in a recent Q&A session on her podcast, 'Playing a Round With Paige'.
Paige Spiranac faces criticism for her golf outfit
In her latest TikTok video, Spiranac wore a body-hugging low-neck jumpsuit with a cris-cross front. The outfit was also sleeveless and backless. The jumpsuit was solid pink with a design in the print. She wore white Nike shoes and tied her hair in a messy bun to complete the look.
In the video, Spiranac was seen practicing golf indoors. All in all, the outfit looked comfortable and allowed her the freedom of movement required for her to make impeccable golf strokes. She captioned the video, "How far do you think my drive ended up?"
As soon as the video surfaced on the internet, Spiranac received criticism for her choice of outfit by some. However, her fans praised her golf talent as well as her fit choice.
One comment claiming the outfit "disrespectful," writing, "That’s not an outfit LPGA Golfers disrespect!!!!" Another one added, "LPGA would break out if they dressed more like this."
A third commenter remarked, "Judging by the way you swung 300 plus. Nice swing by the way."
Paige Spiranac gets vocal about hypocrisy in golf
Influencer in the golf industry Paige Spiranac has shared tales and anecdotes from her behind-the-scenes experiences as a professional player, especially on her Apple podcast.
The influencer talked about her work as a golfer, the people she serves, and how to choose a specialty.
"I look at my male counterparts, and I feel like they’re creating content that, at times, can be a little bit more risky than my content," the golfer said, talking about hypocrisy and gender issues in the industry. She also laughed at the fact that many firms are reluctant to work with her because of her explicit content.
She was discussing how men make up the majority of her audience. "But it’s different because they’re guys." Spiranac also stated that while she doesn't want to make it a "gender issue," she does occasionally find the "hypocrisy within the golf industry" unsettling.
The 30-year-old concluded her statement by saying, “Eight years of getting kicked in the face repeatedly of companies… making a snap judgment about you and not looking at the power that I have and the amazing audience that I’ve captured, and the good that I can do.”
Spiranac hasn't held back when criticizing the lack of gender parity in the pro golf industry. The athlete also discussed her opinions on the adjustments made from the previous year.