Paige Spiranac had a tough finish to 2025.
The popular golf influencer, who has millions of followers across her social media platforms, was involved in some major drama at The Internet Invitational. Spiranac was accused of cheating in the final round for $1 million. Her team ended up losing the 3-on-3 final round, though fans continued to rip her for apparent cheating.
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Spiranac was distraught over the accusations, claiming that she simply didn’t know the rules. She said she would never intentionally cheat.
“I haven’t really talked about it because there’s not much to say about it, honestly,” said Spiranac, who was seen stomping around some tall grass by her ball. “I am painfully, painfully embarrassed that I did not know that rule . . . but I would never intentionally cheat. In all my years of playing golf, I have never been accused of cheating.”
Spiranac received a lot of disturbing messages.
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“The last week and a half has been probably the worst hate I’ve ever received in the 10 years of me doing this, I’m talking tens of thousands of death threats, people telling me to kill myself, the most vile, horrendous stuff you could ever say to an individual, that’s been in my DMs,” Spiranac says. “I mean, to the point where we were discussing me having to potentially get a restraining order. I mean, it’s like serious stuff.”
Paige Spiranac wearing an outfit.Paige Spiranac/IG
Spiranac is in a better place now.
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“It hasn’t been easy,” Spiranac says. “And I know people were wondering why I haven’t posted or why I haven’t talked about it. I just needed to remove myself for my mental health. . . . Luckily, having a good support system and family around and just trying to stay distracted.”
Heading into the new year, Spiranac has made a pledge to the golf world: she’s not slowing down.
Spiranac’s 2026 goal
Heading into 2026, Spiranac is pledging to stick with golf – and double down with even more content.
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“Here’s to more golf in 2026🚀,” she pledged.
Happy New Year from Paige.
This story was originally published by The Spun on Jan 1, 2026, where it first appeared in the Golf section. Add The Spun as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
