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.
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