Okay, this is the kind of shake-up golf didn’t know it needed—and Paige Spiranac is right at the center of it.
Let’s be honest: golf is a tradition-heavy sport. Buttoned-up, rule-obsessed, and pretty hesitant to color outside the lines. But a new tour on the rise is taking a swing at all that pretense and saying, “You know what? Let’s make this fun again.”
Enter: The Grass League. No, it’s not another LIV vs. PGA civil war—this is something else entirely. It’s weird, wild, and working well.
Picture this: par-3 holes only, teams of retired pros, caddies, influencers, and celebs, and a vibe that feels less Augusta and more backyard tailgate. It’s team golf but without the stiff etiquette or relentless whispers. And who better to help guide fans through this laid-back chaos than Paige Spiranac, golf’s unofficial queen of the digital age?
She’s not swinging clubs in this one—at least, not yet—but she’s right there in action as a correspondent, interviewing players and owners and bringing the kind of spotlight that’s way brighter than most of these events would ever get on their own. Her presence alone is helping legitimize the Grass League as something more than just a quirky sideshow.
How Did Wyndham Clark Show Up?
You might be wondering, “If the PGA Tour is so strict about its players avoiding unsanctioned events, how did Wyndham Clark show up?” Great question. And the answer? He bought the team. The San Diego Munis, to be exact.
That’s right—while active participation might be off-limits due to schedule conflicts (like the Grass League’s May 2–3 event overlapping with the CJ Cup Byron Nelson), ownership is apparently a loophole the PGA hasn’t closed yet. So, while Clark isn’t teeing it up, he’s still part of the show.
His caddie, John Ellis, is playing. So is Joe Greiner, who’s on the bag for Collin Morikawa. It’s a little inside joke for golf fans, a peek behind the curtain. And the PGA? They’re watching closely.
Even though the Grass League is small—just three events a year, all lightning-fast two-day affairs—the Tour isn’t thrilled. One weekend conflict is all it takes to trigger the “not allowed” card.
The Grass League Doesn’t Care
It’s rewriting what golf entertainment looks like in real-time. There are no dress codes, no stoic broadcasters, and no 5-hour rounds. Just quick play, chill vibes, and big personalities. And with Paige on the mic, Wyndham owning a team, and the PGA watching from the sidelines, it’s clear this thing has legs.
Whether the Grass League becomes the next big thing or stays a rogue weekend party for golf nerds and content creators, one thing is obvious: Paige Spiranac and the new wave of golf media aren’t waiting for permission. They’re building something new—and fans are here for it.
