Paige Spiranac calls their encounter the "greatest experience of my life" and acknowledges that she put off washing her jacket after Tiger Woods hugged her because he smelled like "success."
Former pro golfer and social media celebrity Paige Spiranac, who asked for the PGA Tour to reform the "dumbest" rule and correctly predicted the first two major golf winners of 2025, shared one of her favorite memories of Tiger Woods and his aroma.
The experience clearly had a lasting impression on the 32-year-old influencer, who now has an incredible Instagram following that even surpasses Woods', even if it's unclear exactly when and where their paths intersected.
"He once taught me how to chip. On the 'Vanity Index' podcast, Spiranac said, "It was like the best experience of my life." "He smells so good, by the way... like that was the first thing I noticed."
The significance of the conversation went beyond golf advice; it touched on what it meant to be Woods's partner. Spiranac, who is well-known for combining golf analysis with relatable lifestyle segments, couldn't help but talk about the consequences of the intimate encounter.
"I remember he hugged me, and he smelled so good, and I didn't take my jacket off or wash it for an embarrassingly long time because I was like, 'I feel and smell like a winner,'" she said.
Despite never having played on the LPGA Tour, Spiranac has become a prominent personality in the golf media. The former Division I golfer, who attended San Diego State and the University of Arizona, briefly entered the professional ranks of the Cactus Tour before deciding to pursue a career in media.
She has amassed a sizable internet following thanks to her unguarded and fashionable persona, which has effectively combined the domains of pop culture and golf. Even when public opinion was divided, Spiranac has continuously been an outspoken supporter of Woods, despite some people questioning her humorous style.
In a podcast, Spiranac shared her thoughts on the 2009 scandal that rocked Woods' world and defended the golf legend during one of his most trying times.
"I believe that people were being too harsh on him even with all of this. You consider your own life and your actions; nobody has a flawless existence; everyone makes mistakes," she said.