Golf influencer Paige Spiranac defended pop star Sabrina Carpenter after she came under fire on social media over her sexuality, especially among female viewers.
Carpenter made headlines throughout the year when he struck a sexual pose during a performance of his song “Juno” on tour. One X user pointed out how Carpenter manages to maintain her base despite basically wearing lingerie on set.
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Sabrina Carpenter performs on the Coachella Stage during the Coachella Music and Arts Festival on Friday, April 12, 2024 in Indio, California. (Taya Gray/Desert Sun/USA TODAY NETWORK)
Spiranac, who has also faced backlash for her attire on the golf course, defended Carpenter.
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“One shouldn't be called a genius, and the other shouldn't be called an attention whore when they're doing exactly the same thing.”
Spiranac added that the issue is not about her.
“This isn't even about me; this is a theme I see all the time with other women,” she added.
The golfer has routinely fought back against negative comments about his appearance.
Spiranac explained his clothing choices in an interview with Sports Illustrated last year.
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Paige Spiranac attends the Sports Illustrated 2024 Issue Launch and Swimsuit Island 60th Anniversary Celebration on May 18, 2024 in Hollywood, Florida. (Alexander Tamargo/Getty Images for Sports Illustrated Swimsuit)
“I was a gymnast before I turned to golf,” the former All-Mountain West Conference golfer said. “Wearing spandex was so comfortable that I hardly ever wore it, because that's what you wear when you compete in leotards. When I turned to golf, we were struggling a little bit financially. I couldn't afford to go out and buy a whole new golf-appropriate wardrobe, so I wore what I had in my closet, and that's how I learned how to play golf.”
Spiranac said he considers golfers to be athletes and wondered, “Why don't they dress like athletes?”
She talked about Lucas Glover sweating through his clothes during PGA Tour events and why golfers should wear what they're comfortable in. For example, LIV golfers are allowed to wear shorts while competing.
“That was my mindset when I started playing golf. It's shocking that it really has a negative effect on people,” she said. “They would have very heated arguments about whether they should wear shorts or pants, whether they should wear a braided collar or a real collar. And if I just wore a tank top or spandex, When I’m out here, people are like, ‘What are you doing?’” But I love it.
Honorary pace car rider Paige Spiranac poses for a photo on the grid before the NASCAR Cup Series Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona International Speedway on August 24, 2024 in Daytona Beach, Florida. Mr. Miss. (Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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“But we're starting to realize that change and fashion are a huge part of the growth of the game and that it's moving in the right direction.”
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