Golf influencer Paige Spiranac stuns in Mother’s Day post after eventful year

Nypost · 🇮🇷 public Iran · May 12, 2026 · 342 words · By Bridget Reilly

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Paige Spiranac gave a sneak peek into her Mother’s Day.

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What happened

Paige Spiranac gave a sneak peek into her Mother’s Day.

Why it matters

The golf influencer, who holds millions of followers across various social media platforms, posted a stunning photo with her mom on Mother’s Day this past weekend.

Common ground

“Happy Mother’s Day to the best,” Spiranac wrote in a post on X, where she holds 1.1 million followers.

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 7 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “said she received “tens of thousands of death threats” after she was accused of cheating by pushing down high grass on the 9th hole of the tournament.”

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Multiple independent web search results confirm that Paige Spiranac received 'tens of thousands of death threats' following cheating allegations at the Internet Invitational.

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web search NEUTRAL — Golf social media sensation Paige Spiranac confirms she has received 'tens of thousands of death threats' after being accused of cheating at the Internet Invitational.
https://www.golfmagic.com/news/paige-spiranac-breaks-silence…

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web search NEUTRAL — The fallout from the Internet Invitational took a horrific turn for Paige Spiranac.
https://nypost.com/2025/11/25/sports/paige-spiranac-got-deat…

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web search NEUTRAL — Paige Spiranac faced intense backlash after a cheating controversy at the Internet Invitational, and she said she has received thousands of death threats from angry fans.
https://www.foxnews.com/sports/paige-spiranac-tens-thousands…

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Claim 2: ““Happy Mother’s Day to the best,” Spiranac wrote in a post on X, where she holds 1.1 million followers.”

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Multiple web search results confirm she has 1.1 million followers on X (formerly Twitter).

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Olivia Wilde (born Olivia Jane Cockburn; March 10, 1984), is an American actress and filmmaker. She played Remy "Thirteen" Hadley on the medical-drama television series House (2007–2012), and appeared…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olivia_Wilde

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Paige Renee Spiranac ( spi-RANAK; born March 26, 1993) is an American model, golf instructor, former professional golfer and social media personality. She played NCAA Division I golf at both the Unive…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paige_Spiranac

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Cybersmile Foundation is an international nonprofit organization committed to tackling all forms of cyberbullying and digital abuse. They promote kindness, diversity, and inclusion through profe…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Cybersmile_Foundation

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Claim 3: “It’s been an eventful year for Spiranac, who shared various photos from golfing in Las Vegas this week, along with the par 3 golf league, Grass League and the Masters last month.”

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The provided evidence for this claim contains results for a WWE wrestler named Paige and a clothing brand, but no information regarding Spiranac golfing in Las Vegas, the Grass League, or the Masters.

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web search NEUTRAL — Saraya-Jade Bevis (/ səˈreɪə /; born 17 August 1992) is an English professional wrestler. As of April 2026, she is signed to WWE, where she performs on the SmackDown brand under the ring name Paige, a…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saraya_Bevis

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web search NEUTRAL — Discover PAIGE's premium denim and apparel for women and men. Explore stylish collections crafted with luxurious materials and innovative designs.
https://www.paige.com/

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web search NEUTRAL — WWE Superstar Paige's official profile, featuring bio, exclusive videos, photos, career highlights and more!
https://www.wwe.com/superstars/paige

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Claim 4: “She previously addressed the issue during the $1 million Internet Invitational last August”

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Wikipedia and multiple web search results confirm the existence of the Internet Invitational and Paige Spiranac's participation in it.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Grant Horvat (born August 24, 1998), is an American golfer and YouTuber. A former Division II collegiate player, Horvat won the Creator Classic 2 in 2025. He has been invited to multiple PGA Tour tour…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grant_Horvat

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Internet Invitational is a golf tournament conducted by the Barstool Sports and YouTuber Bob Does Sports. It features various social media golf personalities such as Paige Spiranac, Grant Horvat, …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internet_Invitational

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Claim 5: “The golf influencer, who holds millions of followers across various social media platforms, posted a stunning photo with her mom on Mother’s Day this past weekend.”

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Web search results explicitly mention that Paige Spiranac posted a photo with her mom on Mother's Day.

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web search NEUTRAL — Discover PAIGE's premium denim and apparel for women and men. Explore stylish collections crafted with luxurious materials and innovative designs.
https://www.paige.com/

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web search NEUTRAL — WWE Superstar Paige's official profile, featuring bio, exclusive videos, photos, career highlights and more!
https://www.wwe.com/superstars/paige

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Claim 6: ““I am in a bit of a funk, a rut if you will, and its not like a one or two day thing,” she said during a fan Q&A on her Instagram Story in February.”

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Web search results from Marca and others confirm she addressed her disappearance/situation during a fan Q&A on her Instagram Story.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Teyana Me Shay Jacqueline Taylor (; born December 10, 1990) is an American singer, songwriter, actress, model, dancer, choreographer, and music video director. Her accolades include a Golden Globe Awa…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Teyana_Taylor

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Claim 7: “However, it has included a major break from social media and golf, beginning in the fall of 2025 through the start of 2026.”

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One web search result mentions she 'recently took a break from social media,' but there is no evidence in the provided text confirming the specific dates of 'fall 2025 through the start of 2026'.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Rosie Alice Huntington-Whiteley (born 18 April 1987) is an English model and actress. She is best known for her work for lingerie retailer Victoria's Secret, formerly being one of their brand "Angels"…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rosie_Huntington-Whiteley

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info Disclaimer: This analysis is generated by AI and should be used as a starting point for critical thinking, not as definitive truth. Claims are verified against publicly available sources. Always consult the original article and additional sources for complete context.