Golf influencer Paige Spiranac made a notable return to social media, after an extended break, debuting a fresh hairstyle. The golf siren showed off curly hair and bangs in a selfie posted to her verified X account.
“Life update. I have bangs now,” she captioned the new photo.
It’s certainly a visual change that caught the attention of her millions of followers. Of course, it helped that the image featured just a little more than her bangs.
Paige has been absent from Instagram for approximately 13 weeks, during which she stepped away from both social media and golf itself. She mentioned in a recent YouTube video that she hadn’t touched a club in a very long time and needed a break from the sport.
Life update. I have bangs now pic.twitter.com/8jH5iX5A8P
— Paige Spiranac (@PaigeSpiranac) January 23, 2026
Paige Spiranac’s New Bangs Debut Sparks Fan Frenzy After Hiatus
The post followed a “very friendly reminder” she shared days earlier on X, warning fans about widespread impersonators and scammers.
In a video, Spiranac emphasized that she maintains only verified accounts and does not use platforms like Telegram or engage in online games with strangers who claim to be her friends, family, agents, or managers.
She urged followers to report and block suspicious contacts, highlighting ongoing issues with impersonation.
“Hi, just as a very friendly reminder, I only have my verified social media accounts,” she said on X. “I do not have a Telegram or a Google Hangout or anything like that at all.”
“I’m not playing online chess or ‘Words with Friends,’ and if anyone is reaching out claiming to be a friend of mine, or family, or an agent, or a manager – ignore them. They are scammers and impersonators.”
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All of this comes amid Spiranac’s past experiences with intense online harassment, including tens of thousands of death threats following a cheating scandal in a golf influencer tournament late last year.
During that event, a Barstool Sports-sponsored golf tournament featuring 48 influencers competing for a $1 million prize, Paige Spiranac was caught on camera brushing down tall grass in the rough during the final match.
The move helped improve the lie for her teammate Malosi Togisala. Opponents were none too pleased.
Folks, we may have a bit of a controversy on our hands… @Internetinvite pic.twitter.com/X68T1l3jfn
— Fore Play (@ForePlayPod) November 14, 2025
Even the most casual of golfers knows that improving a lie in any manner is a violation of golf rules. You can’t alter the course conditions. How Paige, an accomplished golfer, wouldn’t know that is anybody’s guess.
Opponents confronted her on the 17th green, leading Spiranac to break down in tears as she claimed ignorance of the rule. Paige insisted she had no intent to cheat.
Regardless of what happened, she doesn’t deserve death threats. So calm it down, online losers. Calm it down and enjoy these holiday photos she posted recently.
Happy Holidays!❤️🎄 pic.twitter.com/6YfXzQ1H0n
— Paige Spiranac (@PaigeSpiranac) December 23, 2025
It’s clear she’s trying to re-engage with fans. Let’s hope we see more of her.