She got 10,000 death threats — here’s why everyone’s talking about Paige Spiranac now

When the dust settled on the drama-filled fairways of the Internet Invitational this November, no one expected the storm that would engulf Paige Spiranac. A simple misstep on the 9th hole — clearing tall grass near a teammate’s ball — exploded into accusations, tears and thousands of heart-stopping death threats. Yes, you read that right: tens of thousands. And suddenly, the world couldn’t stop watching.

Spiranac — a golfer turned social-media powerhouse with millions of followers — has always played in the spotlight. But nothing prepared her for what came next. In a raw Instagram Story, she revealed how the past week was “the worst hate I’ve ever received in the 10 years of me doing this,” describing vile messages urging her to kill herself and even contemplating legal action.

Imagine the pressure: cameras rolling, the weight of a public accusation, her team’s fate hanging in the balance — then the backlash, the DMs flooding in, and a social-media feed turned battlefield. For Paige, who once radiated confidence and charm on the links and in front of the camera, it became a fight for dignity.

Yet, despite the hate, she didn’t disappear. Instead, she chose to speak out, to show the human behind the headlines, to remind the world that behind every influencer is a real person with feelings, vulnerability — and boundaries. She leaned on family, good friends, and supporters.

But this isn’t just a story about despair. It’s about survival — and transformation. Even amid controversy, Paige is evolving. Earlier in 2025, she accepted a major new role: a front-office position with the upstart Grass League, signaling a shift from golf clubs to boardroom strategy.

She’s redefining success on her own terms: blending athletic legacy, influencer status, and business acumen. The 10,000 death threats? A dark chapter — but not the final word.

Because sometimes, the loudest storms reveal who we really are. And if 2025 has proven anything about Paige Spiranac, it’s this: she may bend — but she doesn’t break.