Paige Spiranac is one of the most famous names in the world of golf. The former professional golfer retired from the sport and turned into a social media influencer. Despite her transition, she still uploads golfing tips and tricks and gives commentaries about the ongoings events in the golfing world. Additionally, she is also a huge football fan who constantly gives her opinions about the terrific sport.
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Because she is a social media personality, it goes without saying that Paige likes to interact with her fans and asks them various questions on a daily basis. Once, she posted a picture from the Red Rocks Country Club and mentioned that she wished she knew her fans better. Spiranac wanted to know which teams were the favorites of her fans and in a bid to do so, she ended up revealing her favorite team.
Paige Spiranac is a huge Steelers fan because of her parents
The 30-year-old golfer once shared her love for football with her fans. In fact, she often discusses the sport on her podcast, Playing a Round with Paige Renee.
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Along with that, it was because of her family that Paige started following football. Her father was a member of the University of Pittsburgh Panthers football team.”Both my parents are from Pittsburgh so I’ve been a Steelers fan since the day I was born. I also love the Bills. It’s a complicated relationship…”
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Even though she was born in Colorado, she supports the Steelers because her parents are from Pittsburgh. Not only is she a Pittsburgh Steelers fan, but also supports the Pittsburgh Penguins’ ice hockey team.
Spiranac takes a dig at other sports influencers
Paige is the “OG Insta golf girl” and has carved a path for herself on social media as a successful sports influencer. Recently, she took part in an ‘Ask Me Anything’ session with her 3.7 million Instagram followers. There, it looked like she was taking a jab at fellow sporting influencers who have followed her path.
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“They say that imitation is the greatest form of flattery, so, I am proud to be inspiration for all of these women. I mean, they’ve seen me be successful and they know that if they copy exactly what I’m doing, or follow in my footsteps and the exact path that I have created and built for myself, that they will also be successful, “ Spiranac said.
That’s pretty cool, and it shows how powerful my brand has been that if they do copy everything they will also be successful,” Paige had added.