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Paige Spiranac has been in the limelight since her beginning as a professional golfer back in 2015. But it was not long before she chose to get off the course and quit golf as a career. Although Spiranac still enjoys playing golf on her terms and outside the professional world, she also decided to do something else with her life. 

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The 29-year-old former golfer is still into the sport, not as a pro, but as an internet golfing sensation. Spiranac often shares her videos of playing golf and more on her social media handles for her fans.

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Although people comment a lot about her derailed golf career, both in support and against the choices she has made, Paige has no regrets whatsoever.

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Fans ask intriguing questions during Paige Spiranac’s podcast

In a recent podcast called ‘Playing A Round With Paige Renee’, the social media sensation’s fans had an interesting question for her about her career.

The question said, “Would you trade your business success to win a major?”, which Spiranac found quite ‘hard’ to respond to.

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After taking a second, the internet sensation replied, “I think that my entire life, I want to be a professional athlete. And so yes, winning a major would be incredible. And I wish that I was a successful pro golfer, I don’t think I would be happier.”

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Obviously, like any other golfer, Paige Spiranac has wanted to win a major as she also mentions working hard through her junior golf in college. It looks like she wished to be a pro golfer, but due to unknown reasons, she quit her career and became an internet celebrity. 

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Paige Spiranac claims to be the best in her job

Even after accepting her dream of being a major winner, Spiranac denies switching her career for the same. She claims that she is the best in what she’s currently doing and that she is meant for what she does now.

“I don’t think I would I think that I am better suited to what I do now. This is what I meant to do,” the former golf professional said. She added, “I am number one at what I do in golf media.”

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Spiranac also says that she wishes to be respected as a major winner. But she immediately adds that she is receiving a lot of respect for her achievements.

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“I wouldn’t say I don’t get a lot of respect. I think people are starting to respect me more because of what I have accomplished and what I’ve overcome and the business that I’ve built.” Spiranac proudly stated.

It’s not very easy for an athlete to quit their professional career and switch to another passion. But for Spiranac, it has proven to be a better and happier choice for her. Nevertheless, she believes that it is all because of her hard work and consistent belief in self.

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Joydeep Singh is a senior golf writer at EssentiallySports, boasting an impressive portfolio of over 1000 articles. Joydeep's expertise spans across various aspects of the sport, specifically his speculations and analysis of the upcoming events on the PGA Tour calendar. One of Joydeep's most notable moments at EssentiallySports was when his article on Tiger Woods' withdrawal from the 2023 Masters garnered an overwhelming response from fans. As a devoted fan of Woods, Joydeep firmly believes that the golf legend still has what it takes to inch closer to Jack Nicklaus' record. Joydeep relaxes on the weekend with a game of golf in his neighborhood fairway, with close friends, where he is known for his clutch putts.

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