The former pro golfer sparked fresh buzz online while continuing to address the fallout from a charity event controversy Long before her social media fame, Spiranac was a competitive golfer. She played collegiately at San Diego State University before turning professional in 2015.
She competed on developmental circuits, including the Cactus Tour, and attempted to qualify for the LPGA through Q School.
By late 2016, Spiranac stepped away from professional golf to focus on building a career in digital media, turning her notoriety on and off the course into a personal brand.
Controversy, backlash, and resilience
Her online visibility has not been without challenges. During a $1 million charity golf tournament in November, Spiranac was caught in the middle of controversy. While playing the final match, footage appeared to show her pressing down long grass near the ball of teammate Malosi Togisala, which some interpreted as improving his lie.
Spiranac quickly issued an apology, but the online reaction escalated far beyond critique. She described the backlash as some of the worst harassment she has faced in her ten-year career.
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