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24 Apr 2023


NextImg:Viral Masters fan Aaliyah Kikumoto is looking to follow Paige Spiranac’s path

Model Aaliyah Kikumoto might soon be following in Paige Spiranac’s footsteps following her viral Masters moment.

In a new interview with the U.K.’s Daily Star, Kikumoto — who became an online sensation earlier this month following a brief on-camera appearance at Augusta National — opened up about future endeavors and influencing possibilities.

“I definitely want to become an influencer for sure and do great things,” she said when asked by the publication about carving out a path similar to Spiranac and fellow golf influencer Claire Hogle.

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Aaliyah Kikumoto became a viral sensation during the 2023 Masters.
Aaliyah Kikumoto/Instagram

Carving out a path similar to Paige Spiranac's could potentially be in the cards for Aaliyah Kikumoto.

Carving out a path similar to Paige Spiranac’s could potentially be in the cards for Aaliyah Kikumoto.
Paige Spiranac/Instagram

“As I look at this opportunity, I’m looking to be a multi-disciplined influencer, whether that be dance, golf, modeling, etc. I’ve got other interests as well which will be announced shortly. I’m sort of like a Swiss army knife.”

Spiranac, known as the “OG Insta golf girl,” boasts nearly four million followers on Instagram whereas Hogle is at 857,000 fans.

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As for Kikumoto, a member of the Texas Tech pom squad, she is quickly amassing followers on social media after a TikToker called attention to her Masters appearance.

Aaliyah Kikumoto is a member of the Texas Tech pom squad.

Aaliyah Kikumoto is a member of the Texas Tech pom squad.
Aaliyah Kikumoto/Instagram

In the 15-second clip posted on the Double Bogey account, Kikumoto can be seen standing behind eventual-winner Jon Rahm and Brooks Koepka at the 16th tee box.

“Somehow I feel in love with someone I only saw for 15 seconds,” the video’s caption read.

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Kikumoto later identified herself in the clip’s comments section.

Aaliyah Kikumoto is seen during the 2023 Masters.

Aaliyah Kikumoto is seen during the 2023 Masters.
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“It has been quite the experience for me and family,” Kikumoto told the Daily Star. “Just hours after the tournament ended, we were driving from Augusta to Atlanta airport and we stopped at a rest area and people recognized us and talked to us. Then the same thing happened when we got to the airport.”

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Kikumoto’s profile is already on the rise as she was announced as a new BSX model following the Masters.

Aaliyah Kikumoto is thinking about influencing following her viral Masters moment in April 2023.

Aaliyah Kikumoto is thinking about influencing following her viral Masters moment in April 2023.
Aaliyah Kikumoto/Instagram

“We’re exploring all options and my dreams,” Kikumoto said.

“In the short term, I’m focusing on upcoming academic requirements and wrapping up my freshman year with Poms. Long term, I want to use my platform to do good, and also be a positive influence or role model to other people.”