The first event of the FedEx Playoffs is seeing numerous challenges at the TPC Southwind in Memphis. As the field grapples with the hot and humid conditions, golfers are putting in their best efforts to deliver exceptional performances. And that’s when, Paige Spiranac, the renowned golf personality, suggests that players should be allowed to wear shorts while playing to enhance comfort. 

However, when a similar question was asked to Jordan Spieth during a press conference after his second round, he expressed a different perspective on the matter. This raises the question: Why does the American professional golfer have a contradictory approach when it comes to wearing shorts on the course?

Jordan Spieth thinks wearing shorts won’t make much difference to his performance

As Spieth confidently occupied the second position on the leaderboard, he took part in a press conference on the second day of the event. During the conference, he openly discussed various aspects of his performance and shared insights on the overall event. 

Towards the end of their conversation, the moderator posed a question to Spieth, enquiring about his opinion on wearing shorts during the second round. To this, the 30-year-old golfer replied stating, “I don’t think it would have made a difference at all.” Spieth claimed that his shirt was a major inconvenience since it added an additional five pounds to his weight. He therefore is not bothered about the pants.

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He further clarified by saying that if wearing shorts were allowed, he would have worn them. But again, the three-time Major Championship champion believes that it wouldn’t have made a big difference, though. “You’d have just seen the sweat dripping down my legs instead of having dark pants on,” Spieth concluded.

Well, the temperature at Memphis is soaring into the high 90s. Despite tough situations, golfers are giving it all to their game and that’s why Paige Spiranac first pleaded with the PGA Tour to allow golfers to wear shorts.

A sneak peek into Paige Spiranac’s plea to the PGA Tour

At present, Memphis is experiencing exceptionally humid weather, and soon the event will shift to Atlanta, which is also facing a hot and challenging climate. In light of these difficult conditions, IG model Paige Spiranac has made a request to the Tour, asking them to allow players to wear shorts in order to avoid excessive sweating and discomfort. 

Given the significance of the FedEx playoffs as crucial tournaments, it is essential for every golfer to perform at their best. The hot weather adds an extra layer of difficulty and requires even more focus from each player. Hence, it is understandable why Spiranac made this plea. 

On the other hand, Jordan Spieth presents a different viewpoint on this matter. So it will be interesting to see whether the PGA Tour decides to make an exception or maintains their current dress code policy. What are your thoughts on Spieth’s contrasting approach? Tell us in the comments below.

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