The LPGA might want to start paying attention to Paige Spiranac again.
Because if Paige decides she wants to seriously chase professional golf again, the entire sport is going to have to deal with it.
Spiranac has already been down this road. She played college golf at Arizona and San Diego State, turned professional in 2015 and competed on the Cactus Tour before making an appearance at the 2015 Dubai Ladies Masters. She also attempted an LPGA qualifier but never earned her way onto the Tour.
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Then she became, well…
Paige Spiranac.
Millions of followers. Golf instruction. Media appearances. Brand deals. A massive online presence.
Now she’s still playing golf, still making golf content and increasingly getting involved in the actual business and media side of the sport. She even covered the Grass League as a commentator this year.
So naturally, the internet has reached the only logical conclusion:
PUT PAIGE ON THE LPGA.
Imagine the ratings.
Imagine the social media numbers.
Imagine the poor tournament director trying to explain why the parking lot is full six hours before tee time.
The actual question is whether Spiranac could compete at that level today. That’s a completely different conversation.
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But one thing is undeniable:
Nobody in women’s golf would generate more attention overnight.
And if Paige ever decided she wanted one more crack at professional golf?
The LPGA would have absolutely no choice but to answer the phone.
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