Paige Spiranac is about to turn 33 on March 26 — and Sports Illustrated Swimsuit just reminded us exactly why she's one of the most iconic bikini personalities on the internet. The former professional golfer and 5.6 million-follower influencer got a steamy birthday tribute from SI Swimsuit that had fans losing their minds, and honestly? We get it.
The Birthday Tribute That Broke the Internet
SI Swimsuit kicked off the celebration early in March, sharing a throwback of Paige straddling a motorcycle in a leather string bikini — all tiny waist, chiseled core, and that signature Spiranac confidence. The caption? "These models have two things in common: March birthdays and stellar rookie features." The internet immediately agreed.
Photo via The Sporting News / Yahoo Entertainment
Paige made her SI Swimsuit debut as a featured athlete in 2018, jetting to Bermuda for a monochromatic swimwear shoot that immediately put her in a category of her own. Six years later, in 2024, SI called her back — this time as a brand legend — for a shoot in Hollywood, Florida. Not many people get that upgrade. Paige Spiranac did.
The Barely-There Bikini That Had Everyone Talking
If the leather string bikini was bold, Paige's most recent SI Swimsuit share was even bolder. SI highlighted her in a barely-there, cheeky string bikini that showed off every inch of the confidence she's built over the last decade — both on the golf course and off it. Fans flooded the comments with heart emojis and pleas for more content, to which we say: same.
Photo via The Sporting News / Yahoo Entertainment
What Makes Paige Spiranac Different
Paige didn't come up through the usual modeling world. She turned pro in golf, had her moments on the LPGA circuit, went viral, and then pivoted into a content creation and sports media career that most influencers would kill for. She's hosted the Playing A Round podcast, regularly breaks down golf for fans who'd never otherwise watch, and has built a space where being both athletic and unabashedly sexy is completely on-brand.
Her 2026 wall calendar — a themed collection that includes a fur hat for January, birthday balloons for her March cover, and a patriotic bikini for July — sold out its signed edition within days. The regular version is still available on her site for $34. If that tells you anything about her pull, it's that her fanbase isn't casual. They show up.
For her birthday month, she was also grouped with fellow March-born SI Swimsuit legends Hailey Clauson and Nina Agdal — three women who collectively define what it means to own the SI Swimsuit identity year after year. Not bad company for a girl who started as a golfer.
Get the Paige Spiranac Look for Under $50
Paige's signature aesthetic is pretty easy to decode: confident, minimal, bold. She gravitates toward string bikinis that do the talking for her — barely-there cuts, dark colors, high-impact silhouettes. No fussy ruffles, no over-engineered designs. Just a great bikini worn with total ownership.
That's exactly the Audi Swim energy. Our Bow Babe Contrast Top in Black ($24.99) gives you that same sharp, high-contrast look Paige pulls off so effortlessly. Pair it with the Bow Babe Contrast Bottoms in Black ($24.99) for a complete set that's bold without being over the top.
The Bow Babe collection is made from Luxe-Flex nylon-spandex — sculpting, supportive, and built for real movement. Whether you're at the pool, the beach, or the golf course after dark (we don't judge), it holds its shape and keeps its look. And at under $50 for the full set, it's one of those purchases that just makes sense.
Want to go even bolder? The Bow Babe Contrast Bottoms in Pink ($24.99) bring a playful twist to the same silhouette — a little unexpected, a lot fun.
More Swimwear Reads You'll Love
If Paige's bold string bikini style is speaking to you, you'll want to dive into our Complete 2026 String Bikini Guide — everything you need to know about finding the right cut, tie style, and fit for your body. And if you're building a summer swimwear wardrobe with real staying power, our Boldest Bikinis for 2026 guide breaks down every style worth owning this season.
For more SI Swimsuit 2026 coverage, check out our piece on Camille Kostek's record-breaking 9th SI Swimsuit shoot — another legend doing what she does best.
Happy (early) birthday, Paige. Here's to 33 looking this good.
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