Sometimes you need to take a break from watching golf on TV of whatever means you use to watch the action, and check out some social media, specifically Instagram. It’s quick and provides photos that can be entertaining and useful to learn more about players and products, notably balls. Here's some Instagram accounts that you should be following:
Paige Spiranac (@_paige.renee)
Followers: 1.2 Million
Paige is in the top-five in terms of ALL pro golfer Instagram accounts.That’s quite a feat given that she is relatively new to the pro scene, having played only two years since graduating from San Diego University. In 2015, Sportsgrid named her The Hottest Female Athlete.
On her website, www.paigespiranac.com, she is described as a “rising, young talent, media personality and online influencer who’s on a mission to show how much fun golf can be while making a positive impact on the world.”
She has been the victim of some cyber bullying and online hate, which can be the price of engaging in social media. She is the official ambassador for The Cybersmile Foundation and, according to her site, often speaks out about her many experiences being bullied throughout her childhood, college and pro career.
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Wesley and George Bryan (@bryanbrosgolf)
Followers: 149,800
The success of Wesley winning the 2017 RBC Heritage Open magnified his status on the PGA Tour and social media. Prior to this, the Bryan Brothers were known for their trick shots.
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Bryson DeChambeau (@brysondechambeau)
Followers: 118,000
He’s one of many young talents on the PGA Tour and has drawn attention for the way he dresses, in particular his old-school hats. The fact he won a tournament this year really elevated his Instagram status.
Perry Lefko is an award-winning writer who has published nine books, three of them bestsellers. He has been involved in sports writing for more than 35 years and has interviewed many superstar athletes. He lives in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada and enjoys watching golf and playing it.
So, The Masters is finally here. Does it get any better? I’ve never been to Augusta National and it’s something I hope to do at some point. I covered horse racing as a journalist for 10 years and regularly attended the Kentucky Derby. I can honestly say that it never got dull. Seeing Churchill Downs and the Twin Spires gave me a true understanding of a true sports landmark. I’m sure it’s the same with Augusta National. I can only imagine what the course looks like. I’m told the wonderful scenes you see on TV do not really do it justice, and that in person, the undulations of the lush greens, the azaleas in full bloom, Amen Corner and the various bridges named after immortals of the game are collective works of art.
Perspective is a sobering thing when it comes to health. Gary Woodland (Titleist Pro V1) made us all appreciate that we are nothing without our health, while also proving that will is sometimes more powerful than the mind in terms of everyday living. In going public recently with The Golf Channel’s Rex Hoggard about his battle with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Woodland allowed us a peek into his private world since his brain surgery in September 2023.
The golf gods giveth and taketh. How else can you explain the last two PGA tournaments. Matt Fitzpatrick (Titleist Pro V1x) wins the Valspar Championship by one stroke after losing the Players Championship seven days before by one stroke. Fitzpatrick was gracious in defeat, so perhaps he was rewarded for his good sportsmanship.
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