Instagram fame proving a double-edged sword for Paige Spiranac

‘Instagram sensation’ Paige Spiranac defended her presence at the Omega Dubai Ladies Masters, after an opening round 77 left her 94th in a 108-strong field.
Instagram fame proving a double-edged sword for Paige Spiranac

Spiranac, the 22-year-old former gymnast turned professional in August, has gained more attention for her online presence than her golfing prowess.

She has almost half a million followers on Instagram, while her Youtube trickshot video has been viewed more than two million times.

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