Paige Spiranac, a well-known figure in the golf industry, has never shied away from speaking her mind, whether it be through her social media accounts or her captivating podcast, Playing A Round With Paige Renee. In a recent episode, she delved into her cherished memories from her golfing days, pᴀssionately reminiscing about the good old times.
During her podcast episode, Spiranac dedicated time to discussing the Evian Championship, which took place recently. Notably, she focused on the impressive victory of Celine Boutier, as it was her triumph that garnered the most attention during the episode. Let’s delve deeper into the details.
In the latest episode of Spiranac’s podcast, тιтled ‘A Mixed Bag,’ she shared an intriguing anecdote surrounding the winner of the 2023 Evian Championship. It turns out that both players had a connection from their time at Duke, with Boutier transitioning into a professional career while participating in her first or second event. Meanwhile, the former professional golfer was in her second year competing in the Cactus Torian.
“But Celine could not hit the driver to save her life.” Spiranac expressed. She further talked about Boutier’s challenging round where she lost ten golf balls and sH๏τ in the high 80s. In contrast, the golf diva performed well with a low 70s score. However, times have changed now, and the French Professional golfer’s dedication has paid off as she won the Evian Trophy, while the social media influencer is no longer playing golf.
According to Spiranac, the game of golf may be unpredictable unless you’re Tiger Woods, who is considered to be the greatest of all time. “And I say this because golf is so up and down.” She further added, “I mean, it can change from one day to the next day.” This was about Boutier not being able to hit the driver to finally become the champion at Evian.
After Falling Victim To a Plaguing Issue, LPGA Major Winner Continues To Suffer the Consequences
The four-time LPGA Tour Winner’s achievement is highly impressive because of the changes she made in her swing improvement. Despite facing challenges, Boutier remained resilient and determined, forging a successful career in the LPGA Tour. The 30-year-old commended Boutier for her ability to stay motivated and embrace the necessary changes to achieve her goals. She finally concluded by stating, “And that shows a lot of her character to be able to do that.”
The latest episode was released on August 1st. In this episode, Paige and Samantha Marks engaged in a conversation about her 2024 calendar pH๏τo shoot and discussed various golf-related topics including the majors. Towards the end, they wrapped up the episode with a lively question round called T&A.
Fans will surely have an increased appreciation for Boutier after learning her story, as she demonstrated unwavering determination in her game. Spiranac’s bravery in sharing this story further adds to the admiration. What do you think about Boutier’s successful journey? Share your comments below and let us know what you think!
