Overview

• On August 14, Player told The Golf Supply YouTube channel that Spieth’s talent and mental toughness make him the world’s best player despite a career “tragedy” caused by faulty coaching.
• He singled out a bowed club position at the top of Spieth’s swing as a widespread flaw in today’s instruction and contrasted it with the teachings of Ben Hogan.
• Player commended Spieth’s competitiveness, short game and course management while lamenting his inconsistency in ball-striking.
• Spieth’s recent results include a 38th-place finish at the FedEx St. Jude Championship, a drop to 54th in FedEx Cup standings and a No. 28 ranking in U.S. Ryder Cup points.
• Fan and pundit reactions have been split over Player’s endorsement and critique, reviving debates on how coaching philosophies shape elite golf performance.