Paige Spiranac named as panelist at Fanatics Fest NYC alongside Shelley Zalis, Allison Kuch

Golf's favorite influencer, Paige Spiranac, has been into the sport since she was 12 years old. The model has played NCAA Division 1 golf for the University of Arizona and San Diego State University. She uses her social media platforms to post instructional videos on the sport.

Spiranac has been named as a panelist at the 2024 Fanatics Fest NYC. The former professional golfer will be sitting in the 'Athletes and Icons: Women Transforming Sports Through Media' panel.

She will be joined by TikTok star Allison Kuch and Shelley Zalis, the founder and CEO of the Female Quotient - an organization aimed at promoting equality in the workplace. Louisiana State University gymnast and Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model, Livvy Dunne, will sit in on the panel along with actress La La Anthony.

The 2024 Fanatics Fest will take place in the Javits Center, New York City, from August 16 to 18. Spiranac's panel will commence at 10:00 AM EST on Saturday, August 17, and is expected to run for 45 minutes.

"Everyone on this panel is changing what it means to be in sports media," the fanatics official account wrote on Instagram.

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All you need to know about Paige Spiranac

Paige Spirinac is a well-known name in the golf world (IMAGE: Imagn)

Paige Renee Spiranac is a world-renowned golf influencer. She has won multiple honors for her stellar performances, having played collegiate golf for University of Arizona and San Diego State University.

However, golf was not Spiranac's chosen path earlier in life. Keen on becoming an Olympian via gymnastics, she sustained several injuries. After breaking her knee twice, she decided to retire from the sport and take up golf at 12 years old.

Growing up in Monument, Colorado, Spiranac thrived in the local junior golf circuit and even went as far as to reach the top 20 world rankings as a junior golfer. Following her collegiate career, she decided to turn professional and made her debut on the Cactus Tour.

Following a lone victory on the tour, she attempted to qualify for the LPGA Tour in 2016. Unfortunately, she did not earn her card and did not give it another shot. However, her passion for golf kept her close to the sport.

Paige now posts golf content on her social media platforms and even puts out instructional videos on her YouTube platform to help other players improve their game. Spiranac has also made a name for herself in the modeling industry as a Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model.