Tiger Woods's inflammatory joke is defended by Paige Spiranac.

After out-driving him on the ninth hole of the first round of the Genesis Invitational, Tiger Woods performed a controversial joke on Justin Thomas by putting a

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tampon into his hand. Some people criticized Woods because they thought the joke was sexist, but now a well-known woman in the world of golf is standing up for him.

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Paige Spiranac, a major social influencer in the world of women's golf, rushed to Tiger Woods' defense after the news of the event broke, saying that she would "rage"

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if Woods were "cancelled" because of his joke.Spiranac said in a tweet. “If anyone tries to cancel Tiger over this we riot. It’s funny,”

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On the other hand, Paige Spiranac didn't stop there. The influential person made an even more audacious statement to Woods's detractors.

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It's funny to see women get worked up about Tiger giving JT a tampon after he outdrives him, but then turn around and criticize the way I run my business.

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Spiranac argued that "feminism is an all-or-nothing deal," rather than something that may be selectively practiced.

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Spiranac is alluding to the backlash she's received for the enormous social media following she's amassed thanks to her willingness to bare her body.

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