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Paige Spiranac Baffled After Witnessing the Gut-Wrenching PGA Tour Moment That Stole the Canadian Open Spotlight

Published 06/12/2023, 10:40 AM EDT

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Paige Spiranac is an avowed social media star. However, it is not only her bold looks that grab the attention of the golf audience but her distinct opinions that influence many individuals online. Consequently, the golf ecosystem just adores Spiranac’s feisty viewpoints and adventurous take on every aspect of the game.

Hence, when the Adam Hadwin post-celebration attack drew out a reaction from the Instagram icon, Spiranac’s reaction was no surprise. Since the time video became viral it has stolen a massive spotlight. Among many stars who couldn’t stop themselves from commenting about the same, the golf world’s darling Spiranac was also one of them!

Paige Spiranac couldn’t resist commenting on the accidental tackle of Adam Hadwin

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Till now, arguably, there is not a single person in the golf world who is not aware of Adam Hadwin or his accidental tackle. While Nick Taylor became the first Canadian to win the Canadian Open after 69 years, it was his golfer who stole a part of the limelight. Hadwin couldn’t see past his happiness when his compatriot registered his name in the history of golf.  Alas! He was met with some misunderstanding which led to a rough tackle on the ground. The smothering action was performed by one of the on-course security personnel who mistook Hadwin for a berserk fan.

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Evidently, the video of this misunderstanding went viral to the extent that many stars couldn’t stop themselves from making remarks. On a lighter note, Paige Spiranac also added her name to the list. The anti-climatic interval of Hadwin’s celebration protracted a laugh from the social media icon as well. Although the fall was definitely rough, the entirety of the situation and Canadian action after being tackled helped lighten the situation!

Spiranac in a baffled tone tweeted, “Adam Hadwin getting tackled by security lol“. It was as if she couldn’t believe Hadwin got caught in such a situation. Additionally, her disbelief was regarding the attack from the security guard while the Canadian golfer was innocently trying to add to the celebrations. Just like the Instagram golf influencer, a couple of other professional athletes also chimed in with their statements.

Other professional athletes who added their witty remarks to the viral tackle

Looks like no one including the professionals is ready to let Adam Hadwin forget about the embarrassing tackle. First, it was former World No.1 who provided a witty comment regarding the video. Second, it was the NFL athlete who couldn’t give up an opportunity to lightly tease the PGA Tour golfer.

The two-time major winner, Justin Thomas cheekily sneaked in a comment and asked for the viral clip. He said, “Im also gonna need that video of Hadwin being tackled.” Hence, not letting the unfortunate misunderstanding die down.

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Meanwhile, Vikings star, Adam Thielen also shot a witty remark. He informed the professional golfer that this is how it felt to get tackled on the field for a living. Nonetheless, it received an equally cheeky response from Adam Hadwin who said that he would like to “stick to golf “.

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Among all these light-hearted moments and the historic win, what do you think of Spiranac’s comment? Let us know in the comments below!

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Areeba Basharat

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Areeba Basharat is a Golf writer at EssentiallySports. She drives inspiration from the women players at the LPGA who've taken the sport to a level that allows female golfers to flourish and thrive with grace. Areeba defines her love for the sport by quoting legend, Michelle Wie West : "The first time I grabbed a golf club, I knew that I would do it for the rest of my life."
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Purva Jain

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