Since quitting pro golf for good back in 2016, Paige Spiranac has found new life as a social media influencer, with nearly six million combined followers on TikTok and Instagram, as well as her very own subscription-based website OnlyPaige, which she launched in 2023.

However, there was more of a reason beyond viral fame that led the 31-year-old to give up the sport professionally, as she explained in a social media post revealing that she’s found her “passion” once again.’

“I played junior golf, college golf and a year professionally. After that stretch I mentally couldn’t handle playing golf and especially keeping score. I equated my score to my self worth,” Spiranac wrote on X, formerly Twitter, on Sunday. “I know it sounds silly but competitive golf really beat me up emotionally.”

“But I’ve found that passion again!” she continued. “I’ve started tracking my scores and grinding on my game. I’ll keep you posted here on my journey!” Spiranac added that she had shot a 73 at the round she was photographed playing at Austin Country Club, and that it was “such a fun track.”