Paige Spiranac, the renowned golf influencer, made headlines on Friday when she debuted a dramatic new hairstyle on her social media platform X. Spiranac’s selfie showcased her curly hair and bangs, marking her return after a notable absence from Instagram, where she has not posted for approximately 13 weeks.
In her post, Spiranac wrote, “Life update. I have bangs now,” signaling her refreshed look. This change comes shortly after she issued a warning to her followers regarding the proliferation of impersonators on social media. In a video shared on X, she stated, “Hi, just as a very friendly reminder, I only have my verified social media accounts. I do not have a Telegram or a Google Hangout or anything like that at all.”
Spiranac advised her audience to be cautious, urging them to ignore any communications from individuals claiming to be associated with her that are not from her verified accounts. She emphasized, “There are so many out there. Just please be super aware and if anything seems fishy, that means that it is fishy.”
Social Media Challenges and Personal Struggles
The influencer, who boasts millions of followers across her social media platforms, recently took a break due to a significant controversy surrounding a golf influencer tournament. In November, she revealed she had received “tens of thousands of death threats” following the tournament’s championship match, describing it as “the worst hate I’ve ever received in the 10 years of me doing this.”
Spiranac detailed the disturbing messages she received, saying, “I’m talking tens of thousands of death threats, people telling me to kill myself. The most vile, horrendous stuff you could ever say to an individual.” The intensity of the harassment led her to consider obtaining a restraining order.
Reflecting on her time away from the sport, she mentioned in a recent YouTube video that she had not touched a golf club “in a very long time” and felt it was necessary to take a break from the game.
Public Response and Engagement
Despite the challenges she has faced, Spiranac continues to engage with her audience, using her platform to raise awareness about online safety. Her presence on social media remains influential, as she combines her passion for golf with candid discussions about her personal experiences.
As Spiranac embraces her new look, she also reinforces the importance of maintaining a secure online environment for her followers. The combination of her stylistic change and her proactive stance against impersonators exemplifies her commitment to authenticity in a digital landscape fraught with challenges.
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