Why would Paige Spiranac turn down playing with Tiger Woods and Tom Brady?
Famous golfing influencer Paige Spiranac has hit out the comments she receives every time she appears in a photo accompanied by male athletes or celebrities.
That's why she now turns down invitations to feature in events alongside the likes of Tiger Woods and Tom Brady.
The 29-year-old former golfer has conquered the sport, posting photos on the golf course, and is approaching 4 million followers on Instagram, earning the title of "the sexiest woman in the world".
But it's not all happiness for Paige who has had to pay a heavy price for it.
Rumors take their toll
Spiranac was quite direct, in a chat with the 'New York Post' when this topic came up.
"One thing people don't talk about with being a woman in a male-dominated industry, whether it's golf or the sports industry, is that any time I do content with another man there are rumors and comments, and it's all disgusting sexual stuff," Spiranac said in an Instagram Q&A on Monday, via 'The New York Post'.
"And so I feel like it prohibits me from participating or being invited to certain events when there are male athletes and male celebrities because of the rumor mill and all of this stuff.
"It's just so unfair, and any time I'm pictured with another man ... the comments are just gross.
"It's really frustrating because I don't feel like I get to interact with people normally.
"I don't want to start any of those rumors for myself or for them.
"I just wish people could be normal and realize that here could just be a male-female working relationship with nothing else going on."
No game with Woods or Brady
The American influencer said she would be "so down" to play a game with Tiger Woods or Tom Brady, but that the online rumour mill and "disgusting" comments and speculation means she has to protect herself and turn down some attractive offers.
"I don't care what people think about me anymore. Are they going to take me seriously? No. They never did, and who cares if they do now," said Spiranac.
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