Paige Spiranac’s Candid Take on Viral Golf Chart Sparks Debate: ‘Maybe This Is Why I Didn’t Make It on Tour!’

Paige Spiranac isn’t one to hold back her thoughts, and her latest comment has ignited a wave of debate in the golf community. Reacting to a popular ball flight chart circulating online, she quipped, “Maybe this is why I didn’t make it on tour lol, but it doesn’t make sense to me!”

I overly simplified my explanation to hopefully help new golfers because the golf swing can be overwhelming to understand. What matters is the path to club face relationship. This graphic will help explain further! https://t.co/gRh5TJbCgM pic.twitter.com/JX4wzRSaXJ

— Paige Spiranac (@PaigeSpiranac) January 31, 2025

The chart, which details the relationship between club path, face angle, and resulting ball flight, has drawn mixed reactions. Some golfers are diving deep into the science:

“I’ve seen this graphic a lot and just listened to a podcast with Joe Mayo discussing the science behind it. I wonder what old timers like Nicklaus would say because I don’t think this aligns with how he draws and fades.”

“The golf swing’s effectiveness hinges on the relationship between the club’s path and its face angle at impact.”

While others took a humorous swing at the topic:

“My ball flight isn’t on there. Is there one for when it goes straight left, like two fairways over? Could also go right. Depends on which one has a higher chance of hitting someone.”

But it’s not all jokes. One golfer questioned the dynamics of face angle changes:

“Wonder if this chart reflects the same results if the face angle at impact is moving quickly. If I flip the face fast at impact with my 7-iron, I’ll get 10-15 more yards.”

Paige’s honest take, mixed with the flood of insightful (and hilarious) reactions, highlights a timeless truth in golf: even with all the data and diagrams, the game’s magic—and mystery—often lies in the feel.

What’s your take? Does this chart explain your swing—or confuse it even more?