The golf and social media spheres are abuzz with controversy after an alleged private, X-rated video featuring influencer Paige Spiranac and Barstool Sports personality Frankie Borrelli was reportedly leaked to media outlets.
The incident, which began circulating on various social media platforms and gossip forums early Tuesday, has sent shockwaves through the typically traditional world of golf, where Spiranac has become one of its most prominent and followed modern figures.
Details surrounding the video’s origin and the method of its leak remain murky. Sources close to the situation suggest the content was private and never intended for public consumption. The leak appears to have been a coordinated effort, with the video being sent simultaneously to several major entertainment and sports media desks.
Spiranac, a former professional golfer with millions of followers across Instagram, TikTok, and X (formerly Twitter), has built a brand on blending golf expertise with a bold and unapologetic online presence. However, this event represents a severe violation of her privacy, forcing her into a spotlight she did not choose.
Frankie Borrelli, known for his role on Barstool Sports’ “KFC Radio” and other company podcasts, has yet to make a public statement. Barstool Sports, a media company known for its irreverent and often controversial content, is also facing questions regarding the situation.
The reaction online has been predictably divided. While a segment of social media users has engaged in sensationalism and criticism, a much larger contingent has rushed to Spiranac’s defense, condemning the leak as a profound invasion of privacy.
“Whether you’re a fan of Paige or not, this is a disgusting violation. No one deserves to have their private life exposed like this,” read one highly-upvoted comment on Reddit. Another user on X posted, “The focus shouldn’t be on the video, but on the criminal act of leaking it. Stand with Paige.”
The incident raises immediate questions about the ongoing challenges public figures, particularly women, face in the digital age. Spiranac has been vocal in the past about the intense cyberbullying and toxic scrutiny she endures, and this event is seen by many as an escalation of those hostilities.
As of this writing, neither Paige Spiranac nor her management team has released an official statement. The golf world, from major tours to corporate partners, is watching closely, navigating the delicate balance between public scandal and a clear-cut case of privacy violation.
This story is developing.
