Paige Spiranac showed her support for Team USA on the opening day of the 2025 Ryder Cup. She shared a photo on X wearing a stars-and-stripes bikini while seated on a green lawn, with a white cowboy hat and a can of beer beside her.
Europe dominated the Friday morning foursomes at Bethpage Black in New York, quickly putting pressure on the Americans. By the time Spiranac shared the post, Bryson DeChambeau and Justin Thomas were trailing Jon Rahm and Tyrrell Hatton, while Ludvig Aberg and Matt Fitzpatrick led against Scottie Scheffler and Russell Henley. Rory McIlroy and Tommy Fleetwood also held a commanding lead over Collin Morikawa and Harris English.
The only bright spot for Team USA came when Xander Schauffele and Patrick Cantlay earned a point to keep the team in the hunt. “USA needs some good vibes heading their way. Just doing what I can. Go USA,” Paige Spiranac wrote alongside the photo, giving fans a lift as the U.S. team searched for momentum.
Spiranac had already been vocal during the week. She defended Bryson DeChambeau after analyst Brandel Chamblee called him a “captain’s nightmare,” saying his energy is exactly what a team event needs.
“Brandel saying Bryson is a captain’s nightmare is such a weird take. He’s the perfect person for this type of team event. He gets the people going,” she posted on X.
Though now a full-time influencer, Paige Spiranac has a strong golf background. She played NCAA Division I golf at Arizona and San Diego State, earning All-Mountain West honors in 2013 and 2014. She also helped San Diego State capture its first conference title in 2015. Turning professional the following year, she debuted on the Cactus Tour and earned her lone professional victory by defeating top amateur Hannah O’Sullivan.
### Golf Was Not Paige Spiranac’s First Choice
Before Paige Spiranac ever picked up a golf club, her life revolved around gymnastics. She aimed for the Olympics but injuries forced a change she never expected.
“I was a competitive gymnast for most of my life. And then I fractured my kneecap twice. The same one, to be exact. I was told I was so young that my muscles were stronger than my bones. So while I was doing a jump, the muscle literally ripped a piece of bone off my kneecap,” she said on the St. Andre Golf podcast.
When gymnastics was no longer an option, her father suggested she try something new.
“My dad said to me, ‘Let’s try golf.’ I didn’t come from a family of golfers, but after hitting my first ball, I loved it.”
### From Athlete to Influencer
Today, Paige Spiranac has over four million Instagram followers and 461,000 YouTube subscribers. She is set to appear in the 60th anniversary of the SI Swimsuit edition alongside icons such as Christie Brinkley, Kate Upton, Molly Sims, and Paulina Porizkova.
She also recently made a cameo appearance in the movie *Happy Gilmore*.
Paige continues to inspire fans not only through her social media presence but also with her genuine passion for the game and her unwavering support of Team USA during events like the Ryder Cup.
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