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LOS ANGELES, CA – JULY 18: Paige Spiranac attends the 2018 ESPYS at Microsoft Theater on July 18, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Rich Fury/WireImage)
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LOS ANGELES, CA – JULY 18: Paige Spiranac attends the 2018 ESPYS at Microsoft Theater on July 18, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Rich Fury/WireImage)
Paige Spiranac often speaks her heart out about all the things happening in the sports world. Despite having quit her golfing career years back, the social media star loves discussing the game with her fans. And a recent picture from the Arnold Palmer Invitational grabbed the golfer’s attention, to which she had a firm response on Twitter. Moreover, her statement about the epic moment also received several reactions from the fans!
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The Arnold Palmer Invitational took a surprising turn towards the end of the final round. With just one hole remaining, five players still had a chance to make it to the title. And that could have gotten them a $3.6 million payout along with the spectacular trophy! But shocking all golf fans in the last few minutes, Chico-based Kurt Kitayama claimed the title after a few dramatic shots.
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March 5, 2023: Kurt Kitayama waits to putt on 18 green during final round of the Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by Mastercard held at Arnold Palmer s Bay Hill Club & Lodge in Orlando, FL. Romeo T Guzman/CSM. Orlando USA – ZUMAcg2_ 20230305_zaf_cg2_186 Copyright: xRomeoxGuzmanx. Image Courtesy: IMAGO
Other than the 30-year-old’s victory in the tournament, there was another thing that took away everyone’s attention during the final hole. While he attempted to putt it into the hole, the ball decided to hang around right on the edge of the hole, leaving each spectator in shock. But what was even more shocking was that the golfer decided to mark the ball rather than just making the effortless putt.
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Fans react to the recent Arnold Palmer Invitational tweet of Paige Spiranac
Golf fans were in utter confusion after looking at what he was onto. And among all these reactions, Paige Spiranac also stepped forward to say something about the odd move! Posting the picture of the rare moment on Twitter, Spiranac wrote, “Marking this is such a power move”. While most would agree with what she said, fans had a long list of reactions to her tweet.
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MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA – JULY 16: Paige Spiranac attends MAXIM Hot 100 Experience at Hyde Beach at SLS South Beach on July 16, 2022 in Miami Beach, Florida. (Photo by Aaron Davidson/Getty Images)
Here’s what some of them had to say:
Most fans said it was the golfer’s way of enjoying the very last moment before his victory. They even said that Victor Hovland asked the player to mark it and take his time.
He wanted to enjoy his moment with the last shot!
— Johnathan Kinder (@JohnTKinder) March 5, 2023
While listening to the radio broadcast it sounded Victor had him mark it so he could have his moment ..
— Cheech Shark (@CheechShark) March 5, 2023
Hovland told him to so he could have the last moment. Pretty cool actually.
— CW (@Kentucky_CW) March 6, 2023
On the other hand, some thought it was an absolute waste of time for him to do that.
Why would you mark it?
— John joseph/ Fully Vaxed Union Member (@Johnjos45457274) March 5, 2023
Ridiculous waste of time.
— Johnnie Rock (@JohnnieRock2) March 5, 2023
Slows down a long round. Jack said. Game needs to be faster, hit out of turn, I'm talking about plus 10 golfer.
— Horse12 (@CRAIGACONLEY2) March 5, 2023
While others simply supported him and said it was his first tour victory. However, they didn’t agree to Spiranac calling it a “power move”.
How is it a “power move”? His first win on tour, anyone would do that. He even asked if he could mark it
— Paul Dapkus (@Dapkusp) March 6, 2023
I can’t believe you said that. It’s so the other guy can putt out in peace.
— Michael Hunt (@mthuntsweetcorn) March 6, 2023
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No it’s not. Just typical for the winner to putt out last when the win has basically been decided
— Barry Mo (@BarryMo07) March 6, 2023
It was the right thing to do. He was able to enjoy his accomplishment & it gave the fans a chance to honor him. Great tournament!
— David Estrada (@lumberguy28) March 6, 2023
Well, there are several instances that take place during professional tournaments nowadays. But such a sigh is rare for the fans. And for Kurt Kitayama, it was probably one of the best moments of his time on the tour.
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