PAIGE SPIRANAC hit back at cruel social media trolls who mocked her for “crying all over TV” during her playing days.
The 29-year-old pro golfer turned social media star was quizzed by reporters on dealing with cyber bullies back in 2016.
Spiranac broke down in tears during a press conference in 2016YouTube: VVIP
A fan has brought the incident back up, with Spiranac hitting backYouTube: VVIP
Spiranac is a former professional golfer turned social media starInstagram @paige.renee
Still playing professionally at the time, Spiranac said: “When you see the comments that people say, they’re extremely cruel.
“They attack not only me, but my parents, my family, my friends and they say I’m a disgrace to golf, and no one sees that.
“And I still get those comments and I still deal with it every day,” with Spiranac then breaking down in tears.
She has since been targeted on Twitter for the incident, which happened over five years ago.
A vile message said: “Don’t be mean to her. She will cry all over the tv about how people only talk about her boobs, while getting a playing exemption.”
Spiranac bravely hit back and revealed that at the time she was dealing with being “blackmailed over stolen private property”, while also receiving abuse online.
She responded: “Or maybe I cried because two minutes before I stepped on stage for the press conference I was being blackmailed over stolen private property and people were threatening my life.”
Meanwhile another troll criticised her for the way she dressed.
Again Spiranac responded, this time saying: “I like boobs. Specifically my boobs.”
She has since been named the ‘Sexiest Woman Alive’ by Maxim magazine.
Paige took to the red carpet in just a bra and see-through leggings at a party to celebrate the award.
Spiranac is often targeted by cruel trolls on social mediaGetty Images – Getty Read More