When the Fourth of July rolls around, you can count on Paige Spiranac. Whether it’s showing hot dogs who’s boss or donning different styles of patriotic swimsuits, she’s here.
This year she continued the tradition, and this should not surprise anyone. She has built an entire brand on social media through her consistency, authenticity and creativity.
Her “Happy 4th of July!” The message arrived, as expected, on Saturday afternoon. What was not expected was that the authenticity of the image would be questioned.
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This happened shortly after Paige posted it. Doubt has crept into the minds of at least one person who has accused a golfing influencer of using AI.
The image included in the Fourth of July post shows her in a patriotic bikini while standing in front of a surreal backdrop.
“Paige, you are better than artificial intelligence!” wrote the person who asked questions about the image. “Nevertheless, great jars.”
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NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JULY 21: Paige Spiranac attends the World Premiere of “Happy Gilmore 2” at the Jazz at Lincoln Center on July 21, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Netflix) (Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Netflix)
The image, according to Paige, is not a product of artificial intelligence, and all the banks depicted on the bikini belong to her. What people see is the magic of a calendar photo shoot and the work of a graphic designer.
“Not AI. This image is from my 2026 calendar,” Paige replied. “We shot it in the studio and then a graphic designer did the background.”
The explanation was good enough to erase any doubt from the mind of the person making the AI statement. They replied: “Forgive me!! You look amazing!!!!”
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But there are also those who are not going to buy it. Paige isn’t worried about them. She addressed it and moved on.
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She has golf content and bigger problems to solve than what people think AI is and isn’t. It’s always something. Before artificial intelligence there were filters and Photoshop.
Some people prefer to be unhappy. For everyone else, Happy Fourth of July from Paige Spiranac. Mark your calendars and we’ll do this again next year.
Shawn Joseph is a writer for OutKick.