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‘Freaked Me Out’ – Maria Sakkari Confesses to Being ‘Nervous’ of Coco Gauff Resurgence at Indian Wells

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Maria Sakkari is into the Indian Wells finals! But to reach the championship round of the tournament, she had to face the 20-year-old American sensation, Coco Gauff, in the semis. However, winning the match was not an easy task; both of them gave tough competition to each other, and the Greek also made a second set mishap, creating a hurdle for herself.

However, at the end of the day, she made it through the other side of the tunnel. Recently, the 28-year-old tennis star opened up about getting real about the mishap and confessed her feelings that she was going through during the match.

“It freaked me out a little bit” – Sakkari opens up about her thoughts while playing against Coco Gauff
The world-ranked 9th-ranked tennis player has reached her second Indian Wells final after defeating the US Open champion in the semi-finals. Recently, the Greek tennis player opened up about how she was feeling nervous during the match in such a way that she kept on thinking about the finish line, giving away the second set to her opponent.

She said, “Well, you know, I knew from the beginning it was going to be very tough. You know, a lot of things happened today. Rain delays. Obviously, you know, that second set could have been different, but I was thinking of that finish line too much, and then I was just thinking too much in that, you know, on how to close out the match. That didn’t really help me. It freaked me out a little bit. I was too nervous.”

On the other hand, she also highlighted that she is proud of herself that she kept aside her nervousness and fought hard in the third set even after having rain delays and going through a difficult second set. Before the first of two rain delays disrupted play, Sakkari was serving at 3–4. The match had gone on without any breakpoints.

When play resumed, she held her serve quickly to tie the match at four. Following that, she quickly secured a triple break point after taking advantage of her American opponent’s careless serving game. Not only that, the Greek tennis player was also asked about whether achieving such a feat against the 20-year-old would be possible in the past.

Sakkari has come a long way against Gauff
For the past few weeks, the ninth-ranked tennis player has been making headlines because of the coaching switch that took place before the tournament. After splitting with her 6-year-old coach, Tom Hill, she joined hands with Jessica Pegula’s former coach, David Witt, and since then, everything has become better and better.

In a recent press conference, she was questioned about whether she could have defeated the US Open champion if the match had happened six months sooner than it did. Rather than shying away from how far she has come, she stated, “Against Coco? No. Straightforward no.” With a smile on her face during this answer, she clearly highlighted how the coaching change, somewhere down the line, has been a good decision at the right time.

Nevertheless, what are your thoughts on Sakkari’s nervous revelation? Do let us know in the comment section below.

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Simone Biles Reunites With Baby Biles and Family for Special 27th Birthday Outing

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Simone Biles‘ 27th birthday celebration went without any fancy colors or glittery hues, as the gymnast shared previously. In the celebration, her loving mood toward her husband, Jonathan Owens, came out to be prominent. Furthermore, the couple’s furry babies, Rambo, Lilo, and Zeus, made the perfect attendees of the simple celebration that night in their Texan abode. However, the most decorated gymnast savored the familiar company entirely after including a few more loving faces from her inner circle in extending the celebration.

Among those faces, the baby Biles made an aspiring attendance at all the love she usually brings. After noticing her niece at the birthday celebration, the ingenue aunt was on cloud nine. Eventually, the aunt, Simone Biles, made her IG fans witness baby Biles’s presence at the simple party.

Simone Biles’s celebration receives the apple of her eyes as the guest
On March 18, Simone Biles shared an IG story, divulging more about her birthday celebration. But keeping everyone in awe, baby Biles aka Ronni Biles appeared on that celebration spree. The story showed the year-old niece, with a curious gaze towards her aunt, taking her time to taste a snack bar. The pacified aunt could only give out at the moment with an exchange of love. So, the story’s caption remained that way: “cutie girl[emoji]”. Incidentally, Simone Biles’s brother Ron Biles II was also present in the visual. But for little Ronni Biles, Aunt Simone holds a special place. In previous places as well, the gymnast shared certain spectacles.

Since her birth on November 25, 2022, Ronni Biles has claimed the loving lap of her aunt. Moreover, in narrating her first meeting with the youngest member of the Biles family, Simone penned, “My precious little niece made her debut friday. I’m so proud to be your TT & I’m excited to spoil you!” Since then, the bond strengthened between the Biles with a mixture of love and affection. However, the birthday bash went succulent for Simone Biles as well after the gathering of such homebodies. Moreover, a few more special ones came to the fore to make the birthday occasion more than a special one.

An upcoming special outing sets the mood with a special wish
Just a few days before Simone Biles’s 27th birthday, her husband Jonathan Owens received his NFL call-out. But this time not from the Green Bay Packers but the Chicago Bears ultimately welcomed the 28-year-old athlete into their squad. Since then, the proud wife has expressed her eagerness to shift to Chicago to witness NFL tussles. Several Tweets have come from her since the contract was signed. In exemplifying the merriment, she once wrote “Also I just love the city of Chicago” on X. Moreover, she also expressed her ethereal love towards the Chicago cuisines. Therefore, Chicago could not stop reciprocating her emotions.

After noticing such titillating fanfare, Chicago Bears’ X-handle pacified Simone Biles’s birthday moment by sending a heartfelt wish. It wrote, “Happy birthday to the newest Bears fan, @Simone_Biles![emoji]” on X for the birthday girl. So in the gathering of loved ones and cherished affairs, Simone Biles’s 27th birthday bash would remain memorable for a long.

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Tiger Woods Fails to Fulfill His ‘Realistic’ Promise Despite Improving Health Condition

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You might have to wait until the Masters to witness Tiger Woods on the greens. The 15-time champion has skipped one more event from his calendar, effectively ending any chances of watching him on the greens in March. With that, Woods seems to be rethinking his previous commitment to play one tournament a month.

Speaking from the Bahamas last November, the 48-year-old weighed in on his chances of playing in 2024. “The best scenario would be a tournament every month. I think that’s realistic,” said the 82-time PGA Tour winner. That, however, clearly is not the case; Woods passes another opportunity to step on the greens.

Tiger Woods skips the Valspar Championship
The PGA Tour announced the field for the Valspar Championship next week and Woods didn’t sign up before the deadline for entry closed at 5 p.m. ET. The last event of the Florida swing was also the last realistic chance for Woods to gear up for the Masters next month.

Woods had played at the Valspar championship only once in his professional career. In 2018, the 48-year-old tied for the second spot. The next two events after the Valspar are the Houston Open and the Valero Texas Open. Woods has only played at the latter once, way back in 1996. The 82-time PGA Tour winner, then only in his sixth PGA Tour outing after turning pro, tied for the third spot.

It appears that the veteran golfer is taking his time to blow the cobwebs out. His last outing came at the Genesis Invitational, the signature event he hosts at Riviera. But Tiger Woods had to bow out early in the second round due to flu-like symptoms, which later turned out to be influenza. Notably, the Hall of Famer was also absent from his son Charlie Woods’s first shot at the PGA Tour last month as well.

However, the 82-time PGA Tour winner seemed to have recovered from that as he teed off at the Seminole Pro-Member, pairing up with PGA of America chief Seth Waugh. Woods finished T44 at the elite invite-only event. But that was also a fun one-day outing with the elites of professional golf. That also brings up the question of whether the 48-year-old is grappling with a back problem, as he hinted at the Genesis Invitational.

What are the possible reasons for the extended break?
Tiger Woods still has some rust to dust off before driving down Magnolia Lane. At his first official PGA Tour event after the ankle surgery, Woods admitted his back was not at 100% after a long hiatus. During the first round at Riviera, the veteran golfer shanked his second shot in the 18th. Reviewing his round, the 15-time Major winner said, “My back spasmed on it. It had been spasming over the last three holes, and it just locked up on me and didn’t move, didn’t rotate.”

Following his withdrawal in the second round, it was widely expected that the veteran golfer might tee up at the Arnold Palmer Invitational. When that didn’t happen, THE PLAYERS was touted as his next stop. Woods is one of the only six multiple winners of the PLAYERS Championship. Nevertheless, the former World No. 1 skipped TPC Sawgrass from his possible pitstops as well.

However, Tiger Woods might still be at Ponte Vedra, as reports suggest that the player-directors of the PGA Tour policy board might meet PIF officials at the Tour headquarters as soon as Monday. Regardless of his competitive outing, Tiger Woods fans have to wait at least a couple more weeks.

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GOLF

Lexi Thompson in Workout Gear Shares “Hotel Gym Workout”

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“Hotel gym workout,” she captioned the mirror selfie.

Lexi Thompson is getting her sweat on – at a hotel. In a new social media post the golfer shows off her amazing body during a grueling workout. “Hotel gym workout,” she captioned the mirror selfie. How does the athlete approach health and wellness? Here is everything you need to know about her lifestyle habits – including her diet and workout routine.

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1 Golf

Lexi spends most of her time on the golf course, perfecting her swing. Golf’s health benefits are extensive, including mind, body, and even lifespan, according to a comprehensive review published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine. Benefits include improved longevity, decreased risk of developing heart disease or suffering a stroke, good mental health, and improved strength and balance.

2 Sled Pulling


During an interview with Holly Sonders and Gary Williams, Lexi discussed her love-hate relationship with a particular exercise. “Sled pulling is pretty hard,” she confessed. “That is something interesting, and my trainer puts a good amount of weight on the sled,” she added. “It is very difficult, but I love it. I love training and just knowing I can improve on my fitness is very important to me.”

3 Core Strength


Lexi also explained that she improved her core strength in the gym, which helped a lot with her golf swing and self-esteem. “I feel a lot better about myself,” she said.

4 Special Diet Before Events

When she is playing a golf event, Lexi follows a special diet, which includes a peanut butter and jelly sandwich, protein bars, and beef jerky. She revealed that Tiger Woods suggested it to keep her calories and energy levels up.

5 Intense Exercise Sessions at the Gym


In one of her workout videos, Lexi revealed her intense routine. It included squats with a kettlebell. “Feet shoulder width apart, feet a little toed out. Ensure good posture — header, chest out. And squeeze at the top,” she said in the clip. Then she did 10 single-leg deadlifts per side using a kettlebell. “Good posture, keep your core tight and really focus on your balance,” she said. Next up, hip rotation using a band. “Really focus on keeping your balance as you rotate that hip. Keep it nice and slow and controlled,” she suggested. She ends the video with a monster walk.

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Mike Tyson receives warning from doctor after Jake Paul furiously clears up fight rules

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Legendary former world heavyweight champion Mike Tyson has been warned of the potential risks ahead of his fight against ex-YouTuber Jake Paul in Texas.

Mike Tyson has been warned that his fight versus Jake Paul could see him suffer rupturing to veins in his brain – as his opponent shut down rumours they would wear head guards for the bout. Despite being 30 years the junior of his challenger, the man known as ‘Iron Mike’ appears intent on defying the age gap this summer.

The announcement that Paul, just ten contests into his career in the ring, would box the former unified world heavyweight champion has divided opinion among purists. With Tyson having hung up his gloves back in 2005, he has fought in just two exhibition events since then.

Still, at the age of 57, the former WBA, WBC and IBF belt holder appears intent on demonstrating he can live up to his old ‘Baddest Man on the Planet’ nickname. Undoubtedly, the prospect of an all-time great returning to action against former Disney performer Paul represents an intriguing proposition at AT&T Stadium in July.

That said, seasoned performers have questioned the legitimacy of the affair as a contest – not least due to the contrasting age profiles of the two fighters. One critic is British heavyweight Dereck Chisora, who likened the upcoming spectacle to a ‘sparring match’ during a recent interview.

Bout between Tyson and Paul proves controversy
The upcoming bout between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul has been subject to controversy

“I know for a fact they are using 18oz gloves and head guards – if I’m not mistaken. I think so,” the former WBC titleholder asserted as he joined the chorus of critics, adding: “So we’re watching a sparring match It’s a f****** joke. You think I’m paying to watch that?”

Offering up a serious outlook on the prospect of the fight, doctor Stephen Hughes also raised concerns for Tyson’s safety in light of his advancing years. A senior lecturer in medicine at Anglia Ruskin University, he warned that the veteran fighter could be at risk of a subdural haematoma – a tearing of veins in the brain – in a piece for the Conversation.

He explained how blows to the head in the fight could be particularly damaging for the American, saying: “The immediate effects may be minimal; the boxer may simply recover. But on some occasions, the effects may be devastating: a subdural haematoma can occur.”

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He also detailed how Tyson could be at risk of further issues due to ‘accelerated’ brain shrinkage due to age, which could make ruptures more of a risk. This is potentially exacerbated by alcohol abuse, which is applicable to the boxer, who admitted back in 2013 to ESPN that he was a ‘vicious alcoholic’.

Still, his competitor Paul appeared resolute that the fight will go ahead without any head protection as he shut down rumours in a fiery social media outburst. Speaking to camera, the 27-year-old vowed: “Just a quick message to the people who are complaining about the rules of me versus Mike Tyson.

“Some TikToker user made a video making up all these fake rules like me and Logan tag teaming him, us wearing headgear, all of this bull****. If you believe that you’re a f****** idiot and you shouldn’t be allowed to vote, you shouldn’t be allowed to drive on the streets and endanger other people.”

Paul added: “I feel for any dumb*** who believes that and I would never let my fans down in a fight like this and wearing headgear? Come on now people.”

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‘Super Excited’: Claressa Shields Leaves Message for Fans Ahead of Saudi Arabian MMA Debut

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Claressa Shields is about to enter the octagon for the third time today in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Having dominated the female boxing world, the undisputed queen will go toe-to-toe with Kelsey DeSantis. However, before her comeback following two years of absence, she hopped on social media today to convey a message for her devoted fan base!

The event in Saudi is a concoction of PFL and Bellator fighters, who will fight each other in the stacked card tonight. ‘The Goat’ Shields will fight from PFL’s corner after she signed a multi-fight deal with them in August 2023. So, the only question left unanswered is, what did ‘T-Rex’ Shields have to say to her followers?

Claressa Shield is the first woman to…
Turning to Instagram earlier today, the undefeated boxer claimed she was extremely excited about her fight tonight in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Shields claimed to be the first woman to fight in an MMA setting on Saudi Arabian soil. “Fight Day. [I am] Super excited to work toward the bigger picture! The first woman to fight MMA in Saudi Arabia happens today,” wrote Shield with hours left in her fight.

Meanwhile, her opponent, DeSantis, also had a lot to say about her clash with Shields. In a recent pinch, DeSantis appeared in an interview with Zenger News. When asked about her training camp for the upcoming fight and what Saudi Arabia has been like for her, she expressed her excitement. “It’s been great. It’s been a great camp, and I’m looking forward to a great fight,” said Santis. Meanwhile, she did not refrain from speaking about her preparation for the Shields fight.

Kelsey DeSantis on Shields’ overall progress in MMA
During the same interview, the reporter asked DeSantis about her thoughts on Shields’s time away from the octagon and whether she thinks it would have affected her performance. DeSantis, who is coming off a TKO win over Kathleen Nelson, claimed Shields could have learned a lot, but it takes more than two years to master it.

“Personally, I think you can put in work in a year or two, but when it comes to all of the elements of MMA, the ground game, and whatnot, I don’t think it takes around 5 to 10 years to progress,” said DeSantis. Later, when asked about her strategy for Claressa Shield, Kelsey DeSantis satiated, “I have definitely pulled together some strategies specifically for this fight.”

With mere hours left in their clash, both fighters have expressed their excitement about the night of punches, kicks, and what people are wishing could be an all-out brawl. However, only time can tell whether Claressa ‘T-Rex’ Shields can get a step closer to her championship goal in PFL. Do you think Shields will conquer MMA like boxing?

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“Proud to Be an Owner”: Skiing Legend Lindsey Vonn Celebrates at the Debut Game of Her Latest Venture

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Lindsey Vonn, a woman of diverse taste, has lived a life carved by alpine skiing wins and stellar podiums. The 39-year-old former skier has won four World Cup all-around and held the record 82 WC victories for long until Mikaela Shiffrin broke it last year. Off the slopes, Vonn has partaken in several sporting ventures. One of them was Formula 1, for which she has a special penchant since childhood.

Very close-knit with Lewis Hamilton of F1 and tennis star Rodger Federer, the 3x Olympic medalist shifts her focus elsewhere now and then. Recently, she visited a game of one of the most popular sports in America, soccer. But a special bunch of women accompanied her, but for a special reason.

Lindsey Vonn takes LV Foundation women along for a soccer match
America’s women’s professional soccer club Utah Royals FC went head-on with the Chicago Red Stars in the NWSL event. Resorting to her X handle, the 39-year-old posted, “An honor to be at the opening @UtahRoyalsFC game with the scholarship recipients of @LV_Foundation!! Proud to be an owner of this incredible team lead by amazing women!”

The Lindsey Vonn Foundation focuses on providing aid to unprivileged girls who want to pursue their passions. Scholarship from the LV Foundation allows stellar women to excel in athletics and academics, among others. The most heartwarming thing is, that some scholarship recipients of LVF have joined Vonn to give out 25 tickets to promote inclusivity.

At every Utah home game, Lindsey Vonn will encore this practice to bring everyone under the same roof. The alpine skiing star has made good use of her brand endorsements and wins. One of the biggest investors in the sporting domain, Vonn’s portfolio includes America’s favorite sport.

Vonn is inclined towards investing in leagues
To take forward equity in women’s soccer and volleyball, Lindsey Vonn said, “..girls are still falling out so we need more and more of them to stay in to play”. But one of the most decorated skier in alpine history doesn’t usually make short-term plans. “I’m looking 10 years down the road. So I’m not cashing out of anything”, she said.

Further continued, “I mean, especially when you’re looking at investing in leagues or teams, that’s a very long-term play. So you can ask my kids if my investments were correct.” As times are changing, we need more like Vonn to jump in as investors to take the women’s sports to the pinnacle, especially produce more Olympians.

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Novak Djokovic and Stephen Curry Exchange Heart-Felt Gesture as Roger Federer Misses Out During His Visit Last Week

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When the NBA meets tennis, it’s like a fusion of athletic excellence! While every now and then a lot of tennis players are seen attending NBA matches, recently it was Novak Djokovic, the current world number one, who attended a Warriors match and had a sweet little moment with Stephen Curry. Two legends came together in a single frame.

However, just a few days ago, the American NBA star had an opportunity to meet Roger Federer, but this time, things were a lot different from the recent meeting with Djokovic. Let’s dive into the sweet moment Curry shared with the Serb, the ultimate star of the current tour.

Novak Djokovic gave an autographed tennis racket to Stephen Curry
The 24-time Grand Slam champion faced an early exit from the Indian Wells tournament as a young rising tennis sensation, Luca Nardi, defeated him in the second round of the tournament. However, before getting ready for the next part of the American swing, the Miami Open, the world number one-ranked tennis player recently made some time out of his busy athletic schedule to attend an NBA match.

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But that was not the major highlight. While he attended the Los Angeles Lakers vs. Golden State Warriors match, he met the Warriors’ face, other than the 36-year-old American basketball player, as they exchanged conversations and even gave each other a token of love from the respective sports.

 

Recently, the official Twitter handle of the basketball team shared a video in which the 36-year-old Serbian tennis player and Curry were seen standing on the basketball court as they got into a conversation. Not only that, in the video, Djokovic was seen giving his autograph on the tennis racket, which he gave to the NBA star.

In the same way, even the Warriors star took off his jersey then and there and signed it for the tennis star. Moreover, when Federer met Curry just a few days ago during his visit to San Francisco, the Swiss tennis legend didn’t receive the same gesture from the NBA star.

When Federer paid a visit to the NBA star, Curry
A few days ago, the 20-time Grand Slam champion paid the Golden State Warriors a unique visit, as he was seen exercising alongside head coach Steve Kerr and star player Steph Curry. In keeping with the spirit of teamwork, Federer posed for pictures at the Chase Center before demonstrating his abilities on the basketball court, where he stunningly made a perfect four out of four shots.

While there might be nothing that the 42-year-old Swiss tennis legend can’t do, he was seen having a fun workout session with Curry and his team, but he missed out on the moment that Curry shared with Djokovic. Moreover, looking into this, the recent meet-up also brought back happy memories of Federer and Curry’s 2017 Rolex Shanghai Masters rendezvous, underscoring the special connection between the NBA and tennis worlds.

Nevertheless, what are your thoughts on Djokovic and Curry’s recent meeting? Do let us know in the comment section below.

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No March events for Tiger Woods: He will not participate in Valspar Championship

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He wasn’t included in the field list

Tiger Woods has opted out of another golfing event despite his previous commitment to play one tournament per month. Despite expressing hopes of maintaining such a schedule, Woods has chosen to sit out of the Valspar Championship, marking the end of any chance to see him on the greens in March.

The PGA Tour’s announcement of the Valspar Championship field came and went without Woods signing up before the entry deadline. This decision eliminates his last realistic opportunity to prepare for the upcoming Masters tournament.

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Woods has a limited history with the Valspar Championship, having participated only once in 2018, where he finished tied for second place. The following tournaments after Valspar, the Houston Open and the Valero Texas Open, also appear to be absent from Woods’ schedule, with his participation in the latter event dating back to 1996.

Woods’ back issues
While Woods recently participated in the Seminole Pro-Member event, finishing T44, questions linger regarding his physical condition, particularly concerning his back, as he had hinted at back issues during the Genesis Invitational. Woods admitted his back was not at 100 percent during the Riviera event, further suggesting ongoing physical challenges.

“My back spasmed on it,” he noted.

“It had been spasming over the last three holes, and it just locked up on me and didn’t move, didn’t rotate.”

Despite speculation about potential appearances at the Arnold Palmer Invitational or THE PLAYERS Championship, Woods has yet to confirm participation in any upcoming events.

Reports suggest that Woods might meet with PIF officials at the PGA Tour headquarters, hinting at potential discussions about his future involvement in golfing events.

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Paige Spiranac shows her two sides to stun fans

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Shared clip on social media

Paige Spiranac has showcased two distinct facets of her game on the golf course. Fans, enamored by her blend of golf tips and glamorous posts, showered her with praise, with comments ranging from admiration for her beauty to appreciation for her talent.

Transitioning from a professional golfer to a multifaceted personality encompassing social media influencer, model, and internet sensation, Spiranac continues to captivate audiences worldwide. Renowned for her golfing prowess and social media influence, she boasts nearly 4 million Instagram followers

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“When you have two sides,” Spiranac wrote.

The clip features Spiranac initially preparing to tee off in a tight-fitting golf outfit, but then transitions to her wearing a fluffy bikini top while juggling a ball.

In an exclusive interview with SunSport at The SI Invitational, she expressed her delight in inspiring newcomers to embrace golf, furthering her mission to enhance female participation in the sport.

“It’s unbelievably flattering that everyone sees the path that I have taken and have been really successful doing so, and they want to do the same thing,” she noted.

World's Sexiest Woman' Paige Spiranac almost had very different career before golf - Daily Star

“When I first started doing this, I was the first one and there was no path, and so I just had to figure it out. My ultimate goal with all of this was to make golf more welcoming and to have more women in the game.”

Other influencers following in her footsteps
Spiranac’s influence extends beyond the fairways, as evidenced by the emergence of other social media personalities such as Bri Teresi, Grace Charis, Waiyi Chan, and Karin Hart, who have garnered fame by sharing similar content.

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