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USA Today
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Who is Paige Spiranac? Everything to know about the Happy Gilmore 2 character
Happy Gilmore 2 sees Adam Sandler back on the links, with the new Netflix movie seeing the actor appear alongside celebrity golfer Paige Spiranac (along with many of the biggest names in the sport). Spiranac, a former NCAA and pro golfer, has pivoted toward being an on-air personality, spokesperson and model in recent years. The Colorado native appeared in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue in 2018, and has since become a content creator focusing on various golf issues, providing golf advice and pushing back over LGPA dress code changes among other things. Sharp-eyed fans spotted Spiranac in the trailer for the movie, where she appears as a sporting-goods store employee reacting as Sandler's notoriously clumsy Happy Gilmore tees off in a store, to predictable results. Here's what to know about celebrity golfer Paige Spiranac and her cameo in Happy Gilmore 2, which will be available to stream on Netflix on Friday, July 25: Happy Gilmore 2: From Scheffler to McIlroy, here's the list of golfers in new Netflix movie Who is Paige Spiranac? Happy Gilmore 2 celebrity golfer explained Paige Spiranac is well-known in golf circles, where she has become a social media sensation over the years. The 32-year-old has more than 4 million followers on Instagram, and a popular YouTube channel providing golf advice and vlogs on her experiences playing various courses. Spiranac isn't just a golf personality. She played collegiate golf at the University of Arizona and at San Diego State, captaining the Aztecs as they won their first-ever Mountain West Conference championship in 2015. She moved on to play on the Cactus Tour in 2016, winning one event before a failed attempt to earn her LPGA Tour card. Since then, Spiranac has stayed involved in golf, albeit not as a professional player. She has acted as a spokesperson for a long list of golf brands while creating content on her own platforms (including OnlyPaige, which Forbes described as a "PG-13 site serves up golf instruction videos along with Q&A's, vlogs and exclusive live streams and photoshoot content." Spiranac — whose appearance alongside Adam Sandler in Happy Gilmore 2 is her first in a movie — has recently played in two editions of the Creator Classic, an event organized by the PGA Tour for golf influencers from YouTube and other social media platforms. Happy Gilmore 2 Netflix trailer The biggest stories, every morning. Stay up-to-date on all the key sports developments by subscribing to USA TODAY Sports' newsletter.
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Paige Spiranac Gets Real on One of Her 'All-Time Favorite Courses'
Golf influencer Paige Spiranac is opening up about one of her favorite places to play: Oakmont Country Club. 'New course vlog at Oakmont! One of my all time favorite courses,' Spiranac shared in a recent post on X. Advertisement The post teased a new video from her YouTube channel, and fans quickly took notice—not just for the golf, but for her signature look on the course. In the vlog, Spiranac plays a full round at Oakmont with fellow content creators Roger Steele, Kyle Berkshire, and Evan Thompson. The group visited the club as part of the USGA's Creator's Day, ahead of the 2025 US Open. The event was a chance to test out the historic course, which has recently undergone a major renovation. Wearing a black zip-up top with a deep V-neck and black fitted pants, Spiranac made her way around the famous fairways while giving insight into the layout and the game itself. Advertisement Her white sneakers and high ponytail completed the sporty look, paired with dark sunglasses. But Spiranac didn't just play—she offered honest opinions about the course conditions. 'The rough is very thick and very juicy,' she joked in the video. 'We like to say it's thicker than a bowl of oatmeal. It's going to be fun and I'm excited to see how it goes.' Spiranac has played Oakmont before, but this time she pointed out the changes. Course architect Gil Hanse recently led a renovation, adding more than 150 yards of length and expanding the greens. Spiranac noted how the removal of thousands of trees opened up better views for fans. Paige Spiranac at the Bass Pro Shops Legends Jansen/News-Leader "When you're sitting there, you can actually see all of the action on the front and a little bit on the back nine," she said while standing near hole 13. Advertisement The vlog titled 'Playing Oakmont Under Par // Full Course Vlog with Friends' shows Spiranac starting strong, with a birdie on hole 12. The video received over 21,000 views in its first twelve hours. Spiranac, who won a Cactus Tour event in 2016 before stepping back from professional golf, continues to grow her presence online. While she no longer competes full-time, she shares golf advice, course reviews and commentary across her platforms. Related: Paige Spiranac Makes Exciting Personal Announcement on Tuesday
