The golf world was left reeling after influencer Paige Spiranac was at the center of a cheating storm during the high-stakes Internet Invitational. But as the dust begins to settle, the 32-year-old is finally speaking out again — with a post that signals more than just a return: it’s a reset.
Until recently, Spiranac had gone radio silent. The accusations — that she illegally improved her teammate’s lie in deep rough — ignited a firestorm. She was seen stomping down grass before her teammate’s shot, a move widely condemned as a rules violation. The internet responded with fury. The backlash? Brutal. Spiranac later revealed she received tens of thousands of death threats. The harassment was so severe, she even considered a restraining order for her own safety. New York Post+2golfwrx.com+2
She disappeared from social media — gone from her usually busy feed — as she tried to gather her strength and protect her mental health. Yahoo Sports+1 But today, that silence ended.
In a new Instagram post, Spiranac reappeared with LPGA star Charley Hull, smiling and laughing together on a golf course — a subtle but powerful gesture. The slide showed them enjoying a round at the 2025 CME Group Tour Championship. The double meaning was clear: Spiranac is reaching out, owning what happened, and trying to make peace. SI
The post almost felt like a message: “I’m back, and I’m not backing down.” For many fans, it’s a sign she’s trying to rebuild — not just her reputation, but her confidence, her career, and her sanity.
In her earlier apology after the Internet Invitational aired, Spiranac broke down in tears and said she “did not know the rule.” She insisted she never meant to cheat. golfwrx.com+1 It was a raw outburst, the kind of vulnerable moment that made headlines. But what followed was even darker — thousands of hateful messages, threats, and a torrent of online abuse. New York Post
Now, with this post alongside Hull — a respected LPGA veteran — Spiranac seems to be making a public olive-branch of sorts. It’s like she’s signaling: this isn’t just about surviving the scandal. It’s about trying to move forward.
Whether this move will win back trust is still uncertain. The golf community is divided, and many critics remain skeptical. Yet for Spiranac, the post is about reclaiming control: of her narrative, her career, and her mental well-being.
If nothing else, it shows she’s fighting — not just for a second chance at golf, but for peace of mind. And after everything that’s happened, that counts for something.
