Paige Spiranac

Paige Spiranac, born on March 26, 1993, in Wheat Ridge, Colorado, is a former professional golfer and a current social media personality. She played college golf at both the University of Arizona and San Diego State University, winning All-Mountain West Conference honors during the 2012-2013 and 2013-2014 seasons, and leading the Aztecs to their first Mountain West Conference Championship.

Known for her athletic ability, as well as her influence on social media, Spiranac has used her platform to address important issues such as cyberbullying and women's rights in golf. She has also worked on a number of charitable causes, particularly those aimed at introducing young people to golf.

Despite a relatively short professional golfing career, Spiranac has left a lasting impact on the sport, continuing to promote golf to a new generation of fans through her social media platforms.

University of Arizona and San Diego State University

• Early Career: Spiranac was a top junior golfer in Colorado, earning a golf scholarship to the University of Arizona. After a year, she transferred to San Diego State University where she achieved All-Mountain West Conference honors and led her team to their first Mountain West Conference Championship.

Professional Golfing Career

• Transition to Professional Golf: Spiranac turned professional in 2015 after her college career. However, she struggled to find consistent success on the professional circuit.

Social Media Influence

• Building a Social Media Presence: Despite a brief professional career, Spiranac has built a massive following on social media, using her platform to promote golf and address important issues in the sport. Her online presence has led to numerous endorsements and partnerships with major brands.

Professional Golf

• Debut: Spiranac made her professional debut at the Omega Dubai Ladies Masters in 2015.

End of Professional Career

• Decision to step away: After struggling on the professional circuit, Spiranac decided to step away from professional golf to focus on her growing social media career and her work in golf promotion and charity.

• Position: Spiranac was a golfer who primarily played on the Ladies European Tour.
• Skills: Known for her long drives, precise short game, and overall athleticism. Spiranac is also recognized for her social media savvy and ability to engage with fans.

• Family: Spiranac is married to personal trainer Steven Tinoco.
• Philanthropy: Spiranac is actively involved in charitable work, particularly efforts to introduce golf to young people and women. She has also worked on anti-cyberbullying campaigns.

• Paige Spiranac is celebrated not only for her golfing talent but also for her influence in promoting the sport to a new generation. Despite a brief professional career, her impact on the sport has been significant, particularly in terms of raising awareness of issues such as cyberbullying and equality in golf.

All-Mountain West Conference honors:

• Achieved during the 2012-2013 and 2013-2014 seasons

Mountain West Conference Championship:

• Winner in 2013 with the San Diego State Aztecs

Social Media Influence:

• Over 3 million followers on Instagram

Books

• N/A

Websites

• Paige Spiranac's official website: Information about Paige’s career and initiatives. Available at: https://www.paigespiranac.com
• Instagram: Paige's Instagram profile where she updates her followers about her life and golf. Available at: https://www.instagram.com/_paige.renee

Articles

• Golf Digest: Paige Spiranac's journey from social media star to professional golfer. Available at: https://www.golfdigest.com/story/paige-spiranac
• The Guardian: Paige Spiranac's fight against cyberbullying in golf. Available at: https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2020/dec/07/paige-spiranac-the-social-media-star-battling-sexism-in-golf

Interviews and Documentaries

• Breaking Par: A series featuring Spiranac and exploring her journey in golf. Available on YouTube.
• Various interviews and features on Paige Spiranac, covering different aspects of her career and initiatives. Available on various online platforms.