Paige Spiranac’s Death Threat Nightmare

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Golf influencer Paige Spiranac reveals she received tens of thousands of death threats after a minor rules infraction during an entertainment golf tournament.

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Spiranac faced massive death threat campaign over unintentional rule violation in influencer golf event
Former pro golfer tamped down grass for teammate, claimed ignorance of specific rule
Cyberbullying reached unprecedented scale despite entertainment-focused tournament format
Incident highlights dangerous intersection of social media outrage and women’s safety in sports

Spiranac Overwhelmed by Death Threat Campaign

Paige Spiranac disclosed receiving tens of thousands of death threats following a cheating controversy during the Internet Invitational golf tournament. The former professional golfer and prominent social media influencer shared screenshots of abusive messages on November 4, 2025, revealing the disturbing scale of harassment. Spiranac described considering a restraining order for her safety, emphasizing the severe mental health toll from the relentless online attacks targeting her personally rather than addressing the actual incident.

Paige Spiranac says she has received 'tens of thousands of death threats' after cheating controversy https://t.co/NOm73efRFq

— Zicutake USA Comment (@Zicutake) November 25, 2025

The controversy centers on video footage showing Spiranac tamping down grass to improve her teammate’s lie during the high-profile tournament. She immediately claimed ignorance of the specific rule and expressed genuine remorse through tears and apologies. No penalty was assessed since her team lost the hole regardless, yet the incident sparked disproportionate outrage across social media platforms, demonstrating how minor infractions become weaponized against public figures.

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Entertainment Tournament Becomes Harassment Battleground

The Internet Invitational, organized by Barstool Sports and Bob Does Sports, featured golf influencers competing for a one million dollar prize at Cedar Lodge Resort in Missouri. The tournament blended entertainment with competition, filming during summer 2025 before airing starting October 27. This hybrid format attracted massive online viewership but also intensified scrutiny when the final match aired in early November, creating a perfect storm for cyberbullying.

Spiranac participated alongside teammates Frankie Borrelli and Malosi Togisala, competing against Brad Dalke, Cody “Beefe” Franke, and Francis Ellis. The entertainment-focused nature of the event should have provided context for understanding minor rule infractions, yet social media users ignored this distinction. The tragedy deepened when team member Cody Franke died shortly after the tournament, adding somber perspective to the manufactured controversy.

Pattern of Targeting Conservative Women in Sports

This incident represents another example of how women who challenge traditional boundaries face disproportionate harassment online. Spiranac has previously endured cyberbullying for speaking against LPGA dress codes and appearing in Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue, establishing her as an advocate for women’s representation in golf. Her outspoken conservative views and successful social media presence made her a lightning rod for criticism from those seeking to silence strong female voices.

The scale of threats reveals disturbing trends in how social media mobs target successful women, particularly those who refuse to conform to prescribed roles. Golf experts and influencers defended Spiranac, noting the entertainment focus justified different standards than professional tournaments.