Paige Spiranac claps back at people ‘trying to put her down’ because of her ‘fun content’
Paige Spiranac has hit back at critics of her decision to create a Passes account. She called Passes a smart business move, stating that it allowed her to create freely and earn revenue outside of advertisements.
Spiranac is one of the most popular influencers today, often posting golf content on her Instagram account, which boasts over 4 million followers. She also has a strong following on X, TikTok, and YouTube. Recently, she transitioned from her website OnlyPaige to a Passes account. However, this move drew criticism from some.
On Tuesday, December 10, Paige Spiranac took to X to address her critics.
"I see a lot of people trying to put me down because of my Passes account," she wrote. "Most media platforms use a subscription based model. All creators should have a subscription site and most do whether that’s on X, IG, Passes or other sites. It’s a way to freely be creative, connect with your community, and have a revenue stream outside of the core platforms or constantly doing ads. It’s a smart business move.
"On Passes I create fun content but also have informative videos to help your golf game! It’s been one of my favorite places to create content. I chose Passes because it’s no nudity and focuses on creating the best user experience❤️," she added.
Paige Spiranac slams troll for the sexist remarks
Recently, Paige Spiranac slammed a troll for his sexist remark on female sports broadcasters. The X user, TJ Moe, had questioned women covering football. Reacting to the post, Spiranac posted a video calling out the troll.
Paige Spiranac explained that while fans often prefer former players as experts, many great broadcasters have never played the game. She cited examples such as Joe Buck, Jim Nance, Jim Rome, and Al Michaels. Spiranac also pointed out that several legendary coaches haven't played the sport beyond the high school level.
"So let's break it down," she continued. "You're a woman who wants to work in the sports industry, and you have a deep understanding of sports, and you're qualified to be there. However, you'll never get the highest opportunities because men only want to listen to other men talk about sports.
"So use whatever else you have in your toolbox to be able to get opportunities. Maybe that's your looks, for example. But as soon as you use your looks, you're objectifying yourself, and no one will take you seriously," she added.
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While there have been significant improvements in gender equality in sports in recent times, there is still a long way to go.