Paige Spiranac may not have been swinging for the $4 million prize at The Internet Invitational this year, but she still managed to steal the spotlight—this time with her wardrobe.
The 33-year-old golf influencer, who fell in last year's $1 million final, was eliminated before the final day of this year's event. But instead of fading into the background, Spiranac walked the course during Thursday's championship match, which streamed on YouTube, and immediately became a target for some friendly fashion ribbing.
“I almost wore that top in blue,” joked Nick Stubbe, better known as Fat Perez, as he passed Spiranac during the round.
Sam Bozoian, aka Riggs, chimed in with his own tease: “I almost wore that skirt.”
The lighthearted jabs didn't seem to bother Spiranac, who has long been outspoken about prioritizing comfort over traditional golf attire. In a recent interview with Sports Illustrated, she explained how her background as a gymnast shaped her approach to dressing for the course.
“I was a gymnast before I switched into golf,” Spiranac said. “I was so comfortable wearing spandex and very little of it because that's just what you wear when you're wearing a leotard and you're competing. When I switched into golf, we were struggling a little bit financially and so I didn't have the luxury to go out and buy a whole new golf-appropriate wardrobe. So, I wore what was in my closet, which was workout clothes. That's just how I learned to play the game.”
She added that her style choices often spark strong reactions from traditionalists. “That was always my mindset when I got into golf, and it really rubs people the wrong way which is shocking,” she said. “They'll have really intense discussions over if they should wear shorts or pants or a blade collar or a real collar and I'm just out here just in tank tops or spandex and people are like ‘What are you doing?' But I love it.”
Despite the playful teasing, Spiranac's presence at the event remains undeniable. With more than four million followers across her social platforms, she continues to be one of the most recognizable figures in golf media. Her influence extends beyond the course, as seen in the buzz around her latest selfie and the frenzy over a hotel robe photo that broke the internet.
On the competitive side, Spiranac was candid about her disappointment with her performance this tournament. She had hoped to make a deeper run after last year's runner-up finish, but it wasn't meant to be. Still, she made it clear she'll be back with her eyes on the prize in 2027.
For now, Spiranac remains a fixture at The Internet Invitational—not just as a competitor, but as a personality who keeps the event buzzing. Whether she's contending for a title or simply walking the fairways, she knows how to command attention, one outfit at a time.
