Paige Spiranac explains why she started wearing her unconventional golf outfits

Golf glamour girl Paige Spiranac recently revealed why she wears the outfits that made her go viral on the golf course.

Spiranac is a social media sensation, boasting a whopping four million followers on Instagram for her content - often featuring her wearing less-than-conventional outfits on the links.

Speaking on the Up and Adams Show with Kay Adams, Spiranac revealed that her attire on the course came from a place of necessity rather than by choice.

'I was a competitive gymnast before I switched over to golf. And so, I was so comfortable being in leotards and when I started playing golf I didn't have enough money to go out and buy a whole new golf appropriate wardrobe.

'So I would often wear athletic wear that I just had in my closet and that was leggings and tank tops.

'That's how I learned the game of golf on public golf courses where there wasn't a strict dress code.'

Spiranac offered encouragement for those who may be intimidated by the game's 'country club' atmosphere and gave some advice to people who may be considered put-off by things like a dress code. 

'I think that a lot of people are scared to get into the game of golf because it can be very stuffy and it can be not very welcoming at times.

'Because you're so scared about "what am I wearing, what am I doing, am I gonna - you know - upset a member at a country club or all of these things."

'Where[as] you can go to a public golf course and, when I go, I see guys in cut off jeans and tank tops and I'm wearing leggings.

'You can still respect the game and you can uphold the tradition of the game and it doesn't have to be all about your wardrobe.' 

Spiranac recently participated in the PGA Tour's Creator Classic - which featured 16 of the world's top golf content creators.

The former college golfer finished with a score of 2-over through eight holes, as the competition's format only allowed the top-four golfers to play a final ninth hole.