Golf influencer and former pro Paige Spiranac is no stranger to attention on the course—but her latest story is more cringe than cute. In a candid social media post, Spiranac recounted an awkward and frustrating encounter with a particularly “slow” man during a casual round of golf, and let’s just say, patience was tested and boundaries were blurred.
According to Paige, what started as a routine hole quickly turned into a slow-motion nightmare. The man in question took painfully long over every shot—checking his grip, waggle, alignment, and presumably the meaning of life—before finally making contact with the ball. But it wasn’t just his snail’s pace that made things awkward.
“He kept trying to give me swing tips,” Paige said, clearly unimpressed. “It’s always the ones who shoot 110 who think they’re Butch Harmon.” Fans were quick to sympathize, with many sharing their own stories of unsolicited advice and glacial pace-of-play partners.
While Spiranac is known for her charm and humor, she didn’t hide her irritation. “There’s slow play… and then there’s whatever that was.”
The golf world may be full of quirky characters, but Paige’s encounter is a reminder that etiquette and awareness matter—especially when you’re playing with someone who’s got a social media following in the millions and zero tolerance for nonsense.
One thing’s for sure: that guy won’t be getting a follow-back anytime soon.