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National Post
3 days ago
- Sport
- National Post
Golf legend calls out ‘tragedy' causing Jordan Spieth's career decline
Jordan Spieth has been to the top of the golfing world, winning three majors, capturing several awards and hitting No. 1 in the rankings. Article content Gary Player, a legend of the game, believes that Spieth should still be among the best in the sport, but is being held back by a part of his game — and that's a 'tragedy.' Article content Article content Player made the comments in a video posted on The Golf Supply 's YouTube channel earlier this week in which he surprised some amateurs at a driving range. Article content 'Jordan Spieth, I think, is the best golfer in the world, but in my opinion, he was taught the wrong thing. He was taught the wrong thing. And he just went downhill,' Player said in the clip. 'If you had a man like Ben Hogan teaching Jordan Spieth, he would be the best in the world. Article content Article content Article content 'He's such a competitor, such a wonderful man. A wonderful guy for golf, the best short game, oh man, best course management, but, man, he just can't hit the ball, ya know? That is a tragedy.' Article content In the 10-minute-long clip, Player gives advice to a golfer at the public driving range while also getting into the 31-year-old Spieth's career and the 'tremendous lack of knowledge' in the sport these days. Article content The 89-year-old Player, who nine major championships on the PGA Tour and nine more on the Champions Tour, tore into the coaching that American players are getting — specifically the bowed-wrist technique. Player told one of his students for the day that once a player does that 'you're gone' and 'your golf career is limited.' Article content 'I would say in America today, the golf pros that are teaching know less about golf,' he said. Article content Spieth wasn't the only current pro that Player took aim at, also calling out Dustin Johnson and Ricky Fowler. Article content Article content Article content Over the past few years, Spieth has tumbled down the world golf rankings and currently sits at No. 52 after last week's FedEx St. Jude Championship, where he finished in a tie for 38th at 3-under par — 13 strokes behind winner Justin Rose. Article content
New York Post
4 days ago
- Sport
- New York Post
The ‘tragedy' ruining Jordan Spieth's career — Gary Player doesn't hold back
Gary Player believes Jordan Spieth can be the standard in golf. And that's why the golf legend said it's a 'tragedy' that Spieth has fallen off due to what he believes is poor coaching. 'Jordan Spieth, I think, is the best golfer in the world, but in my opinion, he was taught the wrong thing. He was taught the wrong thing. And he just went downhill,' Player said in a video 'The Golf Supply' YouTube channel posted this week. 'If you had a man like Ben Hogan teaching Jordan Spieth, he would be the best in the world. He's such a competitor, such a wonderful man. A wonderful guy for golf, the best short game, oh man, best course management, but, man, he just can't hit the ball, ya know? That is a tragedy.' Player, 89, tackled Spieth's career while teaching a player and discussing the 'tremendous lack of knowledge' in the sport. He bemoaned the coaching that American players are receiving, specifically the bowed wrist technique, saying once players do that, 'you're gone' and 'your golf career is limited.' 4 Gary Player didn't hold back on Jordan Spieth. @thegolfsupply/YouTube 4 Jordan Spieth during the St. Jude Championship on Aug. 7, 2025. AP 'I would say in America today, the golf pros that are teaching know less about golf,' he said. Player, who won nine majors, first mentioned Dustin Johnson, asking: 'When's the last you heard of Dustin Johnson?' He later told the student how a golfer has to get his hands under the club and then commented on Spieth and Rickie Fowler. Player did, though, have some hope for Spieth, saying he saw his swing recently. 4 Jordan Spieth has not won an event in 2025. Getty Images 'So, he might do a lot better this week,' Player said, 'I'm hoping he will.' Spieth, 31, ranked as the top player in the world in 2015 and has won three majors in his career, but last did so in 2017, when he triumphed at The Open Championship. He currently ranks 52nd in the sport and has not won an event since the 2022 RBC Heritage. Spieth has finished fourth twice this year, but also tallied 40th, 31st and 38th results in his last three events, respectively. 4 Gary Player in 2022. Getty Images He withdrew from an event due to injury for the first time in his career earlier this year. Spieth is not competing in this week's BMW Championship since he finished outside the top 50 of the FedEx Cup standings.
Daily Mirror
4 days ago
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
Jordan Spieth named best golfer in the world as Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler snubbed
Jordan Spieth has struggled for form in recent years, but golf legend Gary Player believes the American is still the best player in the world despite one glaring weakness Golfing icon Gary Player has declared Jordan Spieth would reign supreme as the world's finest golfer if he'd received proper tuition. And the legend suggested inadequate instruction caused his decline in recent years. Spieth, 32, held the World No. 1 spot for 26 weeks in 2015 following triumphs at both the Masters and the US Open. However, he has struggled to stay as relevant in major competitions and hasn't won another since clinching The Open in 2017. He has battled for form in recent seasons, with Scottie Scheffler now occupying the rankings summit, though Spieth maintains he was superior during his peak years. The three-time major winner hasn't secured a PGA Tour triumph since 2022, yet Spieth remains optimistic his barren spell could conclude shortly. Nevertheless, Player insisted Spieth can no longer strike a ball properly due to substandard coaching and branded the circumstances tragic. The 89-year-old boasts nine major championships and ranks among golf's all-time greats. While many believe the sport's overall quality has improved over time, Player remains convinced today's professionals receive dreadful advice on their technique. According to Player, Spieth represents one of the most significant casualties, arguing he would still surpass Scheffler had he been instructed properly. "There is a tremendous lack of knowledge with golf," said Player on The Golf Supply YouTube channel (via The Mirror US). "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 [bowed wrist action]. But you can't; once you do that, you are gone. "Jack Nicklaus 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 then turned his attention to Spieth, claiming golfing icon Ben Hogan could have rescued his career: "What they are doing, they did it with Jordan Spieth and Rickie Fowler. "Now those two guys. Jordan Spieth, I think, is the best golfer in the world, but in my opinion, he was taught the wrong thing. And he just went downhill. He went downhill. "If you had a man like Ben Hogan teaching Jordan Spieth, he would be the best in the world. 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." Despite Player's harsh assessment, Spieth remains confident about bouncing back to his best next season: "Next year's going to be a really good year for me, I can feel it," he declared 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."
Newsweek
4 days ago
- Sport
- 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
