has defended following his agonizing blunder at the US Open which cost him his chance of winning a Major. The four-time Major winner looked to be on the verge of adding a fifth title to his trophy cabinet with a straightforward putt on the green of the 18th hole, but he fluffed his lines and handed the chance to sink the par putt to claim the title. was in no mood to stick around and made an immediate exit in an official transportation vehicle from Pinehurst, refusing to face the media after another devastating defeat.
The 35-year-old was widely criticized for failing to face up to his mistakes and congratulate his opponent, especially after such a close finish to the tournament. But , a former golf pro herself who turned to Instagram to become a famous influencer with over four million followers, jumped to 's defense and claimed she didn't care that he made a swift exit. "Hot take but I don't care when athletes do this," said, in reference to leaving the venue at a rapid speed.
She added: "I feel for right now and can't even imagine how he's feeling. Cut him a break." The 31-year-old also didn't shy away from praising the golfer's performance on Sunday despite his major blunder: "He gave us everything he had on the course and gave us such an entertaining day," pointing to his fourth-round score of 69 (-1).
Paige Spiranac makes a huge U-turn It offers a surprise change in position from , who previously confessed to being a huge fan. Only last year at the 2023 PGA Championship.
