Paige Spiranac, a golfer from the United States, was photographed on the green at the 14th hole during the first round of the 2016 Omega Dubai Ladies Masters on the Majlis Course at the Emirates Golf Club. This memorable moment showcases Spiranac’s ongoing efforts to bring about change in the sport of golf.
During a recent Q&A session with her fans, Spiranac discussed her desire for the acceptance of new ideas and diversity within the game, emphasizing the need to break away from traditionalism. She believes that the sport’s resistance to change is hindering its growth and preventing new people from getting involved. Spiranac also highlighted the perception that golf is old-fashioned and unwelcoming, suggesting alternative broadcasting streams and other ideas to showcase the fun side of the sport.
She specifically mentioned the issue of athletes not being allowed to wear shorts, citing Lucas Glover’s struggle with “swamp a**” during the 2023 FedEx St. Jude Championship as an example. While there are supporters of Spiranac’s views, there are still many who prefer the traditional aspects of the sport.
Photo from Paige Spiranac Instagram
