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In Pics: Former golfer Paige Spiranac takes social media by storm

Paige Renee Spiranac is an American social media personality and a former professional golfer. She played college golf at both the University of Arizona and San Diego State University, winning All-Mountain West Conference honors during the 2012–13 and 2013–14 seasons, and leading the Aztecs to their first Mountain West Conference Championship in 2015. Her bold photoshoots in magazines and on her social media page have been a subject of debate. Several sports commentators and golfers have criticized Paige for 'sexualizing' women's golf. "People seem to think I got where I am because of the clothes that I wear. That’s unfair to me and unfair to all of my accomplishments. I probably do more community service than any other professional golfer," Spiranac was quoted as saying. Here are some of her best pics...

Updated:Jan 14, 2021, 03:19 PM IST

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Hitting out at body-shamers

Former golfer Paige Spiranac blasted men for saying her “breasts are too big” and hit out at body shamers online. The ex-LPGA tour pro turned social media sensation, 27, let rip at trolls who criticise her appearance.

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Falling short of LPGA cut

In August 2016, Paige Spiranac competed in her first LPGA Qualifying Tournament, attempting to earn a card to play on the professional circuit but she was unsuccessful. (Source: Instagram)

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Burgeoning fan following

After social media explosion in 2015, organizers of that year December's Omega Dubai Ladies Classic, the Ladies European Tour (LET), invite Paige to play. She missed the cut but the attention continued to attract sponsors and endorsement deals for her. (Source: Instagram)

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Dabbled with gymnastics too

Paige grew up in Monument, Colorado, where she practiced gymnastics in hopes of competing in the Olympics. Her talent allowed her to skip from level six to Elites, earning an invitation from Karolyi Ranch. (Source: Instagram)

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From athletic family

Paige was born in Wheat Ridge, Colorado, to an athletic family of Croatian descent. Her father, Dan, was a member of the 1976 Pittsburgh Panthers national championship college football team; her mother, Annette, was a professional ballerina. (Source: Instagram)