Paige Spiranac throws her hat in ring after NBC parts ways with analyst Paul Azinger

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Golf influencer Paige Spiranac threw her hat in the ring for NBC Sports analyst as the company’s lead, Paul Azinger, left as his five-year contract went unrenewed.

The 1993 PGA Championship winner’s time with NBC came to an end, with the Ryder Cup in October being his last event. He said he thought he would work the Hero World Challenge next month.

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Paige Spiranac watches her teammates putt on the No. 6 green during the 2023 Kaulig Companies Championship Pro-Am at Firestone Country Club, Wednesday, July 12, 2023, in Akron, Ohio. (Jeff Lange / USA TODAY NETWORK)

"With the golf and media landscapes now in a more challenging environment, Azinger and NBC will part ways as their current contract ends," a statement from Azinger’s manager read.

Spiranac, one of the biggest influencers in the sport, expressed interest in taking over for Azinger on X.

"Fine, I’ll step in," she wrote.

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Paige Spiranac tees off from the 1st hole during Day Three of the Omega Dubai Moonlight Classic at Emirates Golf Club on May 3, 2019 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (Tom Dulat/Getty Images)

If Azinger had the chance to call the Hero World Challenge, he would have been in the Bahamas for Tiger Woods’ return to golf. He announced on Saturday he would play in the tournament – his first since April.

"I have treasured working beside Dan Hicks and the other talented NBC broadcasters as well as lead producer Tommy Roy and all those behind the scenes," Azinger said. "They are a remarkable team, and I will