Case in point, watch what happens when Paige Spiranac, the world's No.1 ranked golf influencer, as named by OutKick, and her playing partner face what looks like a knock-in and move on putt.
Paige, who used to play in professional tournaments, pushes the putt only to be one-upped by her partner who pulls her putt to the left.Are they just doing this for YouTube so men will keep watching? Could be.Here's the problem: We have an integrity issue in this country when it comes to golfers claiming to be better than they are.
Golfers are calling four-footers gimme range.Paige Spiranac is in action during the Pro-Am event before the Truist Championship 2026 at Quail Hollow Country Club on May 6, 2026, in Charlotte, N.C.(Getty Images)WYNDHAM CLARK ADDRESSES CHEATING ALLEGATIONS AFTER BEING ACCUSED OF IMPROVING LIE DURING BMW CHAMPIONSHIP WINTen handicap players make 65% of 3 to 6 foot putts, according to MyGolfSpy data.
In case you can't visualize a 3-foot putt, we're talking the length of a guitar, or a youth baseball bat.But, wait, you're a 5 handicap.A 3- to 6-footer is simple for your golf game.
You're automatic.No, you aren't.
The make percentage from that distance for you guys is 67%.CAITLIN CLARK CRUSHES A DRIVE AS SHE WORKS TO DIAL IN HER GOLF GAME WITH LEXIE HULL, SAINTS FAN FIGHT & DONUTSWhen I tell guys I'm an 18 on GHIN (you can look it up), I can see the smirk.I can see them internally contemplating why they're even on the same course with me.
And then I see these guys duffing tee shots, not counting it as a stroke, kicking balls out from behind trees, fluffing balls in the rough, calling 3 1/2 footers good and magically shooting 82.Did you hear about the Tony Romo incident where he signed a scorecard where he might've been shaving strokes? It's unclear if it was intentional or not.That's why I wrote "might've."America, we have to do better and it starts today at the courses across this country.
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