Golf is often seen as a serene escape, a sport where players can momentarily leave the hustle and bustle of everyday life for the tranquility of the golf course. Yet, there has been a long-standing frustration within the game that continues to threaten the peaceful experience that the game is supposed to offer: slow play. […]
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Golf is often seen as a serene escape, a sport where players can momentarily leave the hustle and bustle of everyday life for the tranquility of the golf course. Yet, there has been a long-standing frustration within the game that continues to threaten the peaceful experience that the game is supposed to offer: slow play. This epidemic of sluggish pacing is not just an annoyance but a detriment to the game itself, and it has been going back decades upon decades. Without stricter, well-enforced policies, the issue of slow play will only get worse. It’s about time we stop merely talking about the problem and instead take decisive action.
