Promoting Her Anti-Bullying Campaign
Her response to the widespread criticism was to use it as an opportunity to promote the anti-bullying campaign that she takes part in. She stresses the importance of letting a woman feel comfortable in her own skin. Paige pointed out the Sports Illustrated and Golf Digest coverage and the harassment that she got because of it. She uses the experience to motivate herself even further to keep fighting against online mistreatment and abuse.
A Stricter Dress Code
In connection with this, a stricter dress code was launched at the 2017 LPGA tour. In July 2017, certain clothes were banned for players joining the tour, including leggings, plunging necklines, and short skirts. The said ban consequently triggered quick criticism. For example, Fox Sports raised the issue that the new dress rules of the tour were actually “slut-shaming” LPGA players. There were other similar comments about the dress code.