The Debate Over Golf Digest's Latest Cover Model Choice...

GolfChannel.com's Randall Mell writing about the negative LPGA reaction to Paige Spiranac's naming as a leading futurists puts me in a tough spot.

I work with both entities.

I will note that the GolfChannel.com readers have been almost as hard on that site for regular slideshows of WAGs or Spiranac coverage, while Golf Digest's readers on Instagram were a mix of cranky, profoundly saddened and profoundly inspired.

Our May issue just landed! It's dedicated to golf's futurists--the innovators and influencers who are pushing the boundaries of the game, from educational robotics to glow-in-the-dark agronomy. The eye-catching cover image, as modeled by @_paige.renee, is designed to convey this topic of futurism and innovation. 👊🏼 (📷 @yopeteryang)

A photo posted by Golf Digest (@golfdigest) on Apr 19, 2016 at 7:00am PDT