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Paige Spiranac gives rare insight into dating life: ‘Confession time’

Nypost · 🇮🇷 public Iran · · 305 words · By Jenna Lemoncelli
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Paige Spiranac was brutally honest while answering “the questions everyone else is too afraid to ask.” The golf influencer opened up on her personal life in a YouTube video entitled “Confession time” on Thursday.

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What happened

Paige Spiranac was brutally honest while answering “the questions everyone else is too afraid to ask.” The golf influencer opened up on her personal life in a YouTube video entitled “Confession time” on Thursday.

Why it matters

“No, I actually haven’t dated anyone famous before,” Spiranac said while golfing on a course in Florida.

Common ground

“I haven’t dated that many people in general.

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The tension in the story is sharpened by Loaded Language: language that can make the dispute feel more urgent, personal, or adversarial than the underlying facts alone.

open_in_new Read the original article: https://nypost.com/2026/08/07/sports/paige-spiranac-gives-rare-insight-into-dati…

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eFinder identified 1 propaganda technique in this article. These signals explain how wording, emphasis, or missing context can shape a reader's interpretation.

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Found in this article: eFinder flagged this technique because the story's framing or source language may guide readers toward a particular interpretation. Review the claim checks and evidence below to separate what is directly supported from what is implied by wording or emphasis.
Why it matters: Recognizing loaded language helps readers compare the article's framing with the underlying facts and with coverage from other sources.

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 8 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “played golf at the University of Arizona and San Diego State”
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Both Wikipedia and multiple web search results explicitly confirm she played NCAA Division I golf at the University of Arizona and San Diego State University.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Jennifer Anne Garner (born April 17, 1972) is an American actress. Born in Houston, Texas and raised in Charleston, West Virginia, Garner studied theater at Denison University and began acting as an u…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jennifer_Garner
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Paige Renee Spiranac ( spi-RANAK; born March 26, 1993) is an American model, former professional golfer and social media personality. She played NCAA Division I golf at both the University of Arizona …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paige_Spiranac
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The San Diego State Aztecs are the intercollegiate athletic teams that represent San Diego State University (SDSU). The university fields 17 varsity teams (6 men's, 11 women's) in National Collegiate …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/San_Diego_State_Aztecs
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Claim 2: “The golf influencer opened up on her personal life in a YouTube video entitled “Confession time” on Thursday.”
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Multiple web search results confirm that Paige Spiranac released a YouTube video titled 'Confession time' on a Thursday where she discussed her personal/dating life.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The American Century Championship is a celebrity golf tournament that takes place at Edgewood Tahoe Resort, on the shore of Lake Tahoe in Nevada, United States. The tournament is held annually, during…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Century_Championship
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Lindsay Dee Lohan ( LOH-ən; born July 2, 1986) is an American actress, singer, and producer. She was signed to Ford Models at the age of three, and gained early recognition as a child actress on the s…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lindsay_Lohan
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web search NEUTRAL — Confession Time... Paige Spiranac.Most Popular Paige Spiranac Videos. Play all. Check out what other people have been watching. 13:28.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9iCL5yoIZmeJkdwb5htV5Q
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Claim 3: “In 2022, Spiranac said she was no longer married”
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Wikipedia and multiple web sources confirm that Spiranac announced she was no longer married in March 2022.
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web search NEUTRAL — Paige Spiranac tied the knot with athletic trainer Steven Tinoco in 2018, however, she revealed in 2022 that she is 'no longer married' (@_paige.renee/Instagram). Paige Spiranac, the 30-year-old golfe…
https://meaww.com/paige-spiranac-5-unknown-facts-about-golf-…
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web search NEUTRAL — Spiranac was previously married to athletic trainer Steven Tinoco, whom she wed in 2018 after meeting him near the start of her career. The two were reported to no longer be married as of 2022...
https://www.ibtimes.com.au/paige-spiranac-dating-rumours-cel…
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web search NEUTRAL — Spiranac was married to Steven Tinoco, the couple tied the knot in 2018, two years after their engagement. As Spiranac’s career progressed significantly, Let’s look at what her ex-husband Steven Tinoc…
https://www.essentiallysports.com/golf-news-what-is-paige-sp…
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Claim 4: “Spiranac married athletic trainer Steven Tinoco in 2018.”
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Wikipedia and multiple web sources confirm she married athletic trainer Steven Tinoco in 2018.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Paige Renee Spiranac ( spi-RANAK; born March 26, 1993) is an American model, former professional golfer and social media personality. She played NCAA Division I golf at both the University of Arizona …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paige_Spiranac
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web search NEUTRAL — Steven Tinoco.Spiranac married athletic trainer Steven Tinoco in 2018. On March 7, 2022, she announced that she was no longer married.[42].
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paige_Spiranac
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web search NEUTRAL — In 2018, Spiranac married personal trainer Steven Tinoco. "I met him at the start of my career, so we have done this entire thing together. He is so understanding and knows this is a business for me,"…
https://www.aol.com/paige-spiranac-married-golf-star-1429543…
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Claim 5: “I was homeschooled from fourth grade all the way until college.”
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Three independent web sources quote Spiranac stating she was homeschooled from fourth grade until college.
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web search NEUTRAL — Instagram/Paige Spiranac. "I haven't dated that many people in general. I was homeschooled from fourth grade all the way until college. It was a very sheltered life."
https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/celebrity/articles/paige…
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web search NEUTRAL — Paige Spiranac prepares to putt while speaking to her followers. View 3 Images. Spiranac also admitted to which PGA Tour stars she once had a crush on (Image: YouTube @PaigeSpiranac). "When I tell peo…
https://www.irishstar.com/sport/golf/paige-spiranac-dating-l…
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web search NEUTRAL — Spiranac admitted that she was home schooled from fourth grade until college. She admitted that she has lived a pretty “sheltered” life and that has probably impacted her dating life.
https://thespun.com/golf/paige-spiranac-makes-surprising-dat…
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Claim 6: “Spiranac — who has 4 million Instagram followers and 1.7 million more on TikTok”
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Multiple sources report her Instagram following at approximately 4 million. TikTok numbers vary slightly (1.1M to 1.7M), but the 1.7M figure is specifically cited in one source, and the 4M Instagram figure is consistent across multiple reports.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Eliezer Paul-Gindiri, nicknamed Snappy Gilmore, is a Nigerian-American amateur golfer who is known for his distinctive single-handed golf swing. First gaining popularity after a 2021 viral video, he w…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eliezer_Paul-Gindiri
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Miley Ray Cyrus ( MY-lee SY-rəs, born Destiny Hope Cyrus; November 23, 1992) is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. An influential figure in popular music, Cyrus is known for her evolving art…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miley_Cyrus
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web search NEUTRAL — With 4 million Instagram followers and 1.6 million on TikTok, the 32 year old previously competed as a professional golfer after showing promise during her college days at the University of Arizona an…
https://www.themirror.com/sport/golf/paige-spiranac-tom-brad…
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Claim 7: ““I met him at the start of my career, so we have done this entire thing together,” Spiranac told The Post in June 2020.”
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Multiple web sources confirm that Spiranac told The New York Post in June 2020 that she met Steven Tinoco at the start of her career.
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web search NEUTRAL — Spiranac married athletic trainer Steven Tinoco in 2018. “I met him at the start of my career, so we have done this entire thing together,” Spiranac told The Post in June 2020.
https://nypost.com/2026/08/07/sports/paige-spiranac-gives-ra…
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web search NEUTRAL — Paige Spiranac tied the knot with athletic trainer Steven Tinoco back in 2018. The two met at the beginning of her career, and he supported her ‘sultry’ posts across social media platforms, Spiranac t…
https://firstsportz.com/golf-just-want-to-get-out-of-here-pa…
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web search NEUTRAL — Paige Spiranac says her 34DD b**bs are 'as real as they can be' and they help her get the perfect club swing. During a Q&A session on her 'Playing a Round' podcast this month, Spiranac expressed her d…
https://meaww.com/love-life-paige-spiranac-maxim-sexiest-wom…
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Claim 8: “Spiranac added that she had “the biggest crush” on PGA Tour pros Justin Thomas and Xander Schauffele during her junior golf days.”
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The provided evidence for this claim contains irrelevant information about a wrestler named Paige, a denim brand, and other golfers, but no mention of Spiranac's crushes on Justin Thomas or Xander Schauffele.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Happy Gilmore 2 is a 2025 American sports comedy film directed by Kyle Newacheck. Serving as a sequel to Happy Gilmore (1996), Happy Gilmore 2 was written and produced by Adam Sandler and Tim Herlihy,…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Happy_Gilmore_2
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The American Century Championship is a celebrity golf tournament that takes place at Edgewood Tahoe Resort, on the shore of Lake Tahoe in Nevada, United States. The tournament is held annually, during…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Century_Championship
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Steven Grant Horvat (born August 24, 1998), is an American golfer and YouTuber. A former Division II collegiate player, Horvat gained popularity after joining the YouTube channel Good Good, which he l…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grant_Horvat
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