S E30: Paige Spiranac on Fame, Hate & Building a Golf Empire

Paige Spiranac became one of the most influential people in golf — but not without controversy, criticism, and constant public scrutiny.In this episode of The Big Swing, Jimmy Roberts sits down with Paige Spiranac for a candid conversation about social media, anxiety, branding, fame, and the business of building one of golf’s most recognizable personal brands.What started as a single viral moment turned into a media empire — but behind the millions of followers and online attention is a much more complicated story.Paige opens up about:The overnight moment that changed her lifeThe backlash and criticism she faced early in her careerWhy she “stopped trying to please everyone”Social anxiety, therapy, and life onlineHow influencer marketing actually worksBuilding a business around community and trustMonetizing content, sponsorships, and media partnershipsWhy authenticity matters in the creator economyThe future of golf media and creator-driven contentThe conversation also explores the evolution of modern golf culture — from traditional media to creator-driven platforms — and why Paige Spiranac may be one of the most important figures in growing the game today.Whether you know Paige from golf, social media, or internet culture, this episode reveals a side of her story most people have never heard before.🔔 Subscribe for new episodes every Wednesday▶️ Watch on YouTube | 🎙️ Listen on Apple Podcasts & Spotify📺 Airing on Golf Channel every TuesdaySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.