In a move that no one saw coming, golf influencer and former pro Paige Spiranac has stirred the sports and creator communities by officially announcing a self-imposed ban on all 3-foot putts ahead of the highly anticipated Creator Classic 2025. The announcement, made via a short but fiery video on her social platforms, sparked immediate buzz and confusion, with fans scrambling to understand what could have led to such an unexpected decision.

Spiranac, known for blending golf tips, glamor, and humor, appeared visibly serious as she explained her decision. “No more three-footers. Not in practice. Not in play. Not until game day,” she declared, staring directly into the camera. For many of her followers – both casual fans and serious golf players – this sounded like a strange superstition. But what came next took everyone by surprise.

“I’ve realized,” she said, “that those short putts mess with my head more than any 300-yard drive ever could. They look easy. They should be easy. But they’re not. And I’m tired of pretending they don’t haunt me.”

According to insiders close to her training team, this bold move is less about showmanship and more about regaining psychological control. Sources say Spiranac has struggled for months with what many pros quietly battle: the “yips” – involuntary wrist spasms or mental blocks that make even the shortest putts treacherous. By eliminating 3-foot putts in training, she’s aiming to rebuild confidence, reduce anxiety, and “reset the system,” as one of her coaches described.

The Creator Classic, scheduled for August 2025 in Arizona, is not just another charity golf event. It’s become one of the biggest crossovers between golf, YouTube, and sports entertainment, featuring influencers, ex-pros, and celebrities. Spiranac is expected to be one of the main draws, both as a competitor and as a media personality. Her decision to ban 3-footers until the tournament now adds a layer of drama to the build-up — and has fans eagerly waiting to see how it plays out.

Online reaction has been swift and polarizing. Supporters praise her transparency and mental toughness, while critics accuse her of making excuses or creating unnecessary theatrics. One viral tweet read: “Paige banning 3-footers is like LeBron refusing to take layups. This is golf, not theater.” Others countered with empathy: “Only real golfers understand the mind games of a 3-footer. She’s doing what she needs to survive mentally.”

Spiranac, never one to shy away from controversy, addressed the backlash head-on. “This isn’t about theatrics. This is about truth. Every golfer has a demon. Mine wears a three-foot grin.”

Interestingly, her decision may spark a broader conversation in the golf world about how mental pressure is managed, especially in high-visibility, high-pressure events like the Creator Classic. Sports psychologists have long emphasized the need for athletes to personalize their training routines and confront fears in unconventional ways. Spiranac’s move, while radical to some, may end up inspiring a new kind of mental game preparation.

Meanwhile, the build-up to Creator Classic 2025 just got even more electric. Will Spiranac’s anti-3-footer strategy work? Will the first putt she takes during the event be smooth or a disaster? What if she faces a 3-footer for the win?

One thing is certain: this year’s Creator Classic won’t just be about birdies and bogeys. It will be about mental warfare, high-stakes pressure, and one woman’s very public stand against the shortest – and scariest – shot in golf.