Golf influencer and social media powerhouse Paige Spiranac has had enough. The former college golfer, who played at the University of Arizona and San Diego State, took to X to call out one of her biggest pet peeves: people using FaceTime at full volume in public places.
In a post that quickly went viral, Spiranac wrote: “Talking to someone on FT at max volume in public deserves jail time.” She didn't stop there—she also made it clear that anyone on speakerphone in public should face the same consequence.
Spiranac, who boasts more social media followers than nearly anyone in golf except Tiger Woods, has a history of speaking her mind. Recently, she sounded the alarm on a 'downright nasty' shift in golf fan behavior, and this latest rant shows she's just as passionate about common courtesy off the course.
Let's be real—few things are more irritating than being forced to listen to someone's loud conversation in a restaurant, airport, or nail salon. The lack of headphones, the unnecessary volume, the complete disregard for others—it's a recipe for public frustration. Spiranac's call for jail time might be hyperbolic, but it struck a chord with her followers.
“Totally agree,” one fan replied. Another added, “That’s a great idea.” Some went even further, suggesting that those who play music without headphones should be placed in cells right next to the speakerphone offenders. One fan wrote, “Amen. Any phone call on speaker should be punishable by jail and hard labor.”
The comments section was flooded with similar stories. “Some guy at the airport the other day was just yapping away on speakerphone like it was his own personal office. Very annoying. The worst was a guy doing a Zoom call in the middle of the admiral club with no AirPods,” one user shared. Another chimed in, “Amen! It’s infuriating — especially in a restaurant and the nail salon.”
Spiranac's influence extends beyond her golf game. She recently launched a new YouTube series to champion women in golf, and she often uses her platform to call out behavior she finds unacceptable—both on and off the fairway.
While an official law banning loud FaceTime calls is unlikely, Spiranac has clearly tapped into a universal annoyance. Her post has reignited the debate about public phone etiquette, and for now, the jury of public opinion is firmly on her side.
