Paige Spiranac, one of golf’s most popular influencers, has recently shared some surprising details about her love life and the rumors that have surrounded her over the years.
Known for her sultry Instagram posts, Spiranac has amassed an impressive following of four million fans.
However, despite her allure, it turns out that not everyone has been charmed by her presence.
A Crush That Never Was
Spiranac, 32, opened up about a past crush she had during her time at San Diego State University.
While she was enrolled at SDSU, she crossed paths with none other than PGA Tour star Xander Schauffele.
The two were contemporaries at the university, but as Spiranac revealed, her crush on Schauffele wasn’t reciprocated.
In a candid conversation on her show, The SPINvitational, Spiranac shared: “I did go to school at SDSU with Xander Schauffele and another fun fact is I had a crush on him, and he wanted nothing to do with me.”
She laughed it off, acknowledging that Schauffele went on to meet his wife, Maya, at college.
The couple tied the knot in 2021, and Spiranac accepted that it was simply not meant to be for her.
Clearing the Air on Relationship Rumors
Spiranac didn’t stop there. She addressed some of the more persistent rumors that have followed her over the years, particularly involving high-profile athletes.
Two names that frequently surface in the gossip mill are NFL legend Tom Brady and LIV Golf’s Bryson DeChambeau.
These rumors, often stemming from her YouTube collaborations or social media posts, have led to speculation about potential romantic relationships.
However, Spiranac was quick to shut down these rumors, emphasizing that she’s never been involved with any famous athletes.
“Never been on a date with anyone famous,” she clarified. “I’ve had pro athletes or famous people slide in my DMs, but I’ve never dated anyone famous.
It’s funny because I’ll see all these headlines… like I shot content with Bryson and then a headline says I was dating him. Tom Brady was one of them, which was so crazy.”
She went on to explain the frustration that comes with the constant rumors.
“It’s like any time I shoot content with a male celebrity, that’s the headline, or all of the comments.
It’s really difficult in my job, where I work in a male-dominated industry.
It’s frustrating because I’ve never dated anyone famous ever, not even close.”
A Look Back at Her Marriage and Current Relationship
Spiranac also touched on her past marriage to athletic trainer Steven Tinoco.
The couple is now divorced, though the exact timing of their split remains unclear.
Spiranac confirmed the divorce during an Instagram Q&A in 2022.
As for her romantic life today, Spiranac revealed that she has found love again.
Last year, she confessed to dating Zach Brantly, the head of US Investment Banking at the German bank Berenberg.
The couple reportedly began dating in April 2023, but it’s unclear whether they are still together.
The Real Paige Spiranac: Behind the Persona
Despite her glamorous online persona, Spiranac admitted that her public image is far from the true version of herself.
“I’m very much the opposite of the person I am online,” she said.
“I always say it’s my alter-ego.” She explained that her online persona, which might suggest she’s outgoing and a party girl, couldn’t be further from her real-life personality.
“I have severe social anxiety. It’s funny that I’m doing what I’m doing now.”
Paige Spiranac’s openness about her love life, the rumors, and her real self has given fans a deeper look into the woman behind the glam.
Despite the celebrity world she navigates, it’s clear that her true self is very different from what many perceive online.