Golf influencer and content creator Paige Spiranac has shared devastating personal news — the passing of her beloved dog, Niko.
In an emotional post across her social media platforms, the 31-year-old revealed that her Australian Cattle Dog mix, whom she adopted in 2017, had died. Known for her upbeat golf-related posts on Instagram and TikTok, this heartfelt tribute struck a somber tone.
“I loved you for your whole life, and I’ll miss you for the rest of mine,” Spiranac wrote alongside a touching photo of Niko.
Messages of sympathy quickly poured in from friends, fans, and figures across the golf community. Samantha Marks of TGL commented, *“Niko was so unbelievably lucky to have you and your family. My heart breaks for you all. The worst pain in the world.”* Barstool Sports’ Kayce Smith also sent love, writing, *“I’m so sorry, my love,”* with a crying emoji.
Earlier this year, Spiranac opened up to DailyMail.com about her journey — from facing bullying during her college years at San Diego State University to building one of the largest followings in golf media. She revealed that she once deleted all her social media accounts after enduring online harassment.
“I finally got it again in my senior year and said, ‘I’m only going to post golf videos,’” she shared. “I thought no one could make fun of that — but I was wrong. Still, that’s how it all started.”
Despite her influence in the golf world, Spiranac recently announced she would not be competing in the PGA Tour’s Creator Classic at TPC Sawgrass, citing that her game “wasn’t up to par.” However, she remains a key member of the PGA Tour Creator Council, a group of the top 10 golf content creators shaping the sport’s digital future.
As she mourns Niko’s passing, fans continue to flood her pages with messages of love and support — a reminder of the deep bond between humans and their pets, and the emotional side of a public figure so often seen smiling on the fairway.
