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Rickie Fowler just grabbed a $1.58 million victory at the 2023 Rocket Mortgage Classic. While this news left many in the golf world elated, none were perhaps happier than Paige Spirinac, who had just days ago sung his high praises and declared him one of her all-time favorite golfers.

The golf beauty has once again proven her forecasting prowess with her accurate prediction of his win. And despite her gladness for the now 6-time PGA Tour champion’s win, the social media star couldn’t help but subtly nudge the spotlight onto herself!

Spirinac’s trust in Rickie Fowler’s Comeback is rewarded

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Spirinac’s ability to foresee Rickie Fowler’s resurgence showcases her astute understanding of the game of golf. The Instagram model’s unwavering confidence in Fowler’s talent and determination proved to be accurate, as Fowler ended his 3-plus-year winless streak in a playoff against Collin Morikawa and Adam Hadwin.

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In her podcast last month, she even sang Fowler’s praise and said, “Golf is all about confidence, and guys usually have a couple good weeks where they’re just on. And that’s where Rickie is right now. You saw at the US Open. He looked like the Rickie Fowler that we know and love.” However, despite her evident love for the PGA Tour star, the witty social media influencer did not think twice before drawing the limelight on herself.

Taking to Twitter, she once again praised Fowler, but hilariously and subtly grabbed the spotlight onto herself as well. Rickie Fowler winning is so good for golf! she wrote, “And it wouldn’t be a Paige tweet if I didn’t make it about myself, so congrats to me for picking him this week.”

Fowler’s journey to victory at the Rocket Mortgage Classic was a testament to his resilience and unwavering focus. Despite a slightly slower pace during the latter part of the final round, Fowler showcased his mental fortitude by birdieing the final hole to force a playoff.

In the playoff, he hit a remarkable shot to secure a 12-foot birdie putt for the win. Reflecting on his triumph, Fowler shared, “It’s hard to put it all into words. Obviously, a lot of good stuff this year.” He also emphasized the importance of a balanced perspective. He added, “Winning is great, but there’s a lot more to life than that.”

And while the orange-clad golfer certainly stole the show at the event, Spiranac’s tweet that followed grabbed a lot of attention too!

Fans react to Paige Spiranac stealing Fowler’s spotlight

Just like always, fans had tons to say about Spiranac’s post. From praising her for her incredible prediction to adding to the humor with which she grabbed Fowler’s limelight, the golf world erupted in the comments of her viral tweet. Here’s some of what they had to say:

One fan compared Paige to her grandmother.

Another fan gave her due credit.

One fan even added that it was a big week for her.

Modesty was called into question by another fan.

The golf queen even gained a few new followers thanks to her hilarious attention-stealing tweet.

Congratulations poured in from fans as well.

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Fowler’s exceptional performance, combined with Spirinac’s accurate predictions, made for an exciting tournament and highlighted the significance of confidence and resilience in golf.

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As Spirinac continues to make predictions across various sports, fans eagerly await her insights, making her a trusted figure in the world of sports analysis. And of course they wait for her next “Paige tweet” about it too!

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