PGA Championship: “Next Paige Spiranac,” Aaliyah Kikumoto, swarmed at Oak Hill

Golf influencer Paige Spiranac might have some competitors, or will the ultra-likable golfer welcome the brand new woman, Aaliyah Kikumoto, with open arms? She took the world by storm by going viral on the Masters because the woman within the inexperienced hat. Then on the PGA Championship, individuals swarmed Kikumoto to take images.

That 15-second clip from the Masters put her on everybody’s radar. It was one of the talked about items on TikTok following the event. With that viral second, she rapidly gained a big following, and in keeping with some studies, aspires to be a golf influencer.

She went to Oak Hill Nation Membership on Thursday along with her dad, and other people started recognizing her. Kikumoto took images with individuals, and she or he mentioned even among the golfers noticed her, calling her “The Masters woman.”

Getting acknowledged by skilled athletes must be a feel-good second, however to say she desires to be the subsequent Spiranac is daring. She might have virtually 50,000 followers after her viral second, however will or not it’s sufficient for her to present the most-followed golf particular person some competitors?

In all probability not, as Spiranac is extra than simply her social media. She appeared on Matty and the Caddie Saturday morning, discussing her rise to fame. Spiranac is definitely a very good golfer and has expertise educating the sport. She is cheeky and owns her model, however on the similar time, Spiranac is aware of golf.

Kikumoto might also know golf, however she ought to take child steps and possibly attain out to Spiranac for recommendation. The golf world may be fairly ruthless on the subject of fairly ladies on social media, so maybe the duo can be part of forces. To not point out the likes of Grace Charis, Katie Sigmond, Claire Hogle, and others who’re already gunning for a few of Spiranac’s turf.

Time will inform if Kikumoto’s viral second will maintain weight.