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- Newsweek
Gary Player Names Jordan Spieth Best Golfer in World But With 'Tragedy'
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Jordan Spieth's run this year has been anything but smooth. After finishing 38th at the FedEx St. Jude Championship and slipping to 54th in the FedEx Cup standings, the three-time major winner now finds himself outside the top 50 for the second consecutive year. His Ryder Cup hopes hang by a thread, sitting at No. 28 in the U.S. standings, with no more chances to prove himself after failing to advance. Amid this uncertainty, nine-time major winner Gary Player has stepped in with a bold and brutally honest assessment. Gary Player makes a bold claim about Jordan Spieth being the best golfer in the world. (Image Collage | Collage: Getty Images) Gary Player makes a bold claim about Jordan Spieth being the best golfer in the world. (Image Collage | Collage: Getty Images) During his recent appearance on 'The Golf Supply's YouTube video, Player came clean about his thoughts while discussing swing mechanics and the state of modern coaching. The golf legend declared that Spieth is the best golfer in the world. But with a "tragedy." "Jordan Spieth, I think, is the best golfer in the world," Player told 'The Golf Supply'. "But in my opinion, he was taught the wrong thing. And he just went downhill." Player's critique centered on the swing fundamentals and what he sees as a widespread flaw in American golf instruction. "There is a tremendous lack of knowledge with golf," he stated in the video on YouTube. "I would say in America today the golf pros that are teaching know less about golf. They have all the equipment and the technology, but they are teaching golfers to do this at the top. But you can't -- once you do that, you are gone." He referenced legends like Jack Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer to illustrate his point. "Jack won majors for 25 years. I won majors for 20 years. Palmer won for six years because he was shut. Look at Dustin Johnson. You haven't heard of him. When was the last time you heard of Dustin Johnson?" Player believes Spieth's swing mechanics, specifically his club position at the top, have limited his potential. "You've got to get the club and your hands under the club," the three-time Masters winner exclaimed as quoted. He went on to praise Spieth's competitive spirit and course management, calling him "a wonderful man" and "a wonderful guy for golf." "He's such a competitor, such a wonderful man. A wonderful guy for golf, the best short game, best course management but he just can't hit the ball. That is a tragedy." Player's comments come at a time when Scheffler is dominating the PGA Tour, having won three majors in the past 14 months and leading the Ryder Cup standings. Yet, for Player, raw talent and mental toughness still outweigh recent results. Spieth, meanwhile, remains optimistic. "Next year's going to be a really good year for me, I can feel it," he shared while talking to reporters during the Wyndham Championship. "One good offseason should get me nailed down to where I could be as good as I've been. That's my goal." 🚨👀⛳️ #NEW — Jordan Spieth predicts that he can get back to the top of his game in 2026. 'Next year's going to be a really good year for me.. I can feel it.' — NUCLR GOLF (@NUCLRGOLF) July 30, 2025 Whether that comeback materializes remains to be seen. But if Gary Player's words carry weight, and they often do, Jordan Spieth's story is far from finished. It's just waiting for the right swing. More Golf: Rory McIlroy Discloses Real Reason for Sitting Out Playoff Opener
Yahoo
20 hours ago
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BMW Championship purse, payout: See prize money for FedEx Cup Playoffs event
Another weekend of golf with the top 50 in the world? Sounds like treat. Round 2 of the FedEx Cup Playoffs takes a trip to Owings Mills, Maryland, as the BMW Championship is officially underway. The top 50 golfers in the FedEx Cup standings make their way to Caves Valley Golf Club to play for a chance to be included in the top 30 and have everything to play for in Atlanta for the TOUR Championship. The St. Jude Championship finished with 2018 FedEx Cup Champion, Justin Rose, beating J.J. Spaun in a playoff to win the tournament. While some champions rose, others fell as 2015 FedEx Cup Champion, Jordan Spieth, was unable to crack the top 50 and will not be participating in this weekend's tournament. As another playoff round approaches, a new prize fund is available and the top three is subject to seven figures. Here is the purse for the BMW Championship. BMW Championship purse There is a purse of $20 million available at the BMW Championship and the winner will be rewarded with $3.6 million. Here is the payout for the top 10 places: 1st - $3.6 million 2nd - $2.16 million 3rd - $1.36 million 4th - $990,000 5th - $830,000 6th - $750,000 7th - $695,000 8th - $640,000 9th - $600,000 10th - $560,000 Leaderboard for the BMW Championship The BMW Championship takes place from Aug 14 -17. The leaderboard will give updates on each round in progress and completed. Is Rory McIlroy playing this weekend? At the time of publishing, Rory McIlroy is in the field for the BMW Championship. It was rumored that he did not participate last weekend in the St. Jude Championship because he felt he was high enough in the standings to miss the tournament. McIlroy does still sit second behind Scottie Scheffler but is only a couple hundred points ahead of J.J. Spaun and Justin Rose now. This article originally appeared on Palm Beach Post: BMW Championship purse, payout: Prize money for PGA Tour event
Newsweek
4 days ago
- Newsweek
FedEx Cup: Five Players Who Crumbled at St. Jude Championship
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. When it comes to the FedEx Cup playoffs, what happens at the bottom of the standings can be just as interesting as what happens with the leaders. The first event of this stage of the current season was no exception, with several heartbreaking stories in Memphis. Several players arrived at the FedEx St. Jude Championship four rounds of golf ahead of finishing inside the top 50. However, they couldn't perform to their full potential and fell outside that select group. Five Players Who Lost Their Spot in the FedEx Cup Top 50 The players who finished inside the FedEx Cup top 50 not only guarantee their PGA Tour card for another year but also a spot in the field for all the signature events for next season. Let's take a look at who lost that chance in Memphis: 1. Aldrich Potgieter Aldrich Potgieter capped off a season of many ups and downs with a T59 at the FedEx St. Jude Championship. The South African, who was ranked 43rd coming in, dropped nine spots to 52nd after a horrible 3-over at TPC Southwind. However, Potgieter has secured his card for the next two seasons thanks to his victory at the Rocket Classic. 2. Jordan Spieth Jordan Spieth entered the FedEx St. Jude Championship ranked 48th. However, rounds of 69, 70, 70, and 68 failed to maintain his position and he fell to 54th, missing the BMW Championship for the second consecutive year. Spieth is not guaranteed full membership for next season, so he must finish in the top 100 of the rankings after the FedEx Cup Fall. Jordan Spieth finishes *just* outside the FedExCup top 50 and won't advance to @BMWChamps. — PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) August 10, 2025 3. Jake Knapp Jake Knapp entered the first FedEx Cup playoff event ranked 47th, but had a very poor performance in Memphis, carding 5-over to finish tied for 62nd. This dropped him to 55th in the standings. Knapp has secured his PGA Tour card through the end of next season thanks to his victory at the 2024 Mexico Open at Vidanta. 4. Wyndham Clark Wyndham Clark came close to getting the job done, as after 54 holes, he was included in the top 30 of the FedEx St. Jude Championship. However, a final-round 5-over 75 ended his aspirations and dropped him from 49th to 56th in the rankings. Clark also has his PGA Tour card secured for several years, thanks to his victories at the 2024 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am and the 2023 US Open. Wyndham Clark of the United States reacts after a shot on the 18th hole during the second round of the 2024 PGA Championship at Valhalla Golf Club on May 17, 2024 in Louisville, Kentucky. Wyndham Clark of the United States reacts after a shot on the 18th hole during the second round of the 2024 PGA Championship at Valhalla Golf Club on May 17, 2024 in Louisville, Kentucky.5. Min Woo Lee Min Woo Lee virtually sealed his fate at the FedEx St. Jude Championship and in the FedEx Cup rankings by carding a first-round 76. He then carded consecutive 72s and a final-round 70 to drop from 50th to 57th in the standings. Lee maintains full PGA Tour status for next season thanks to his victory at the Texas Children's Houston Open last March. More Golf: Tommy Fleetwood's Travelers Wound Still Stings Him Amid First Playoff Lead
