Paige Spiranac has gained immense popularity in golf social media circles, making her a widely recognized figure. While many are aware of her background in college and professional golf, her main emphasis has been on expanding her personal brand.
Spiranac, in her golf career, openly discussed her experience with anxiety last year. While she usually maintains a lighthearted tone on social media, one of her recent posts took a serious turn and evidently touched her deeply.
“I had a background in junior golf, college golf, and even played professionally for a year. However, the pressure and the constant need to keep track of my score took a toll on my mental well-being.
I began to associate my score with my own self-worth, which may sound silly but it had a profound impact on me emotionally. But now, I have rediscovered my passion for the game.
I played junior golf, college golf and a year professionally. After that stretch I mentally couldn’t handle playing golf and especially keeping score. I equated my score to my self worth. I know it sounds silly but competitive golf really beat me up emotionally. But I’ve found… pic.twitter.com/xnDU9XxEPv
— Paige Spiranac (@PaigeSpiranac) April 28, 2024
I have started keeping track of my scores again and dedicating myself to improving my skills. While there is no indication that I am training to become a professional golfer once more, I am falling back in love with the game.
It takes courage to be vulnerable on social media, especially when facing public scrutiny like I do. Recently, I have had the opportunity to collaborate with Bryson DeChambeau in golf videos, and he has been kind enough to share drills to help me improve my game.”
