KenL
Tour Rookie
If they are too slow, are they not put on the clock?
Not if the group is "in position" as defined by the pace of play policy.If they are too slow, are they not put on the clock?
if every group is slow, is that then deemed acceptable? I'm not being sarky, just seems the logical conclusion. Seems strange to me, slow is slow.Not if the group is "in position" as defined by the pace of play policy.
If they are too slow, are they not put on the clock?
There is a pace of play policy (as per Rule 5.6b(3)) in effect at every professional event and it applies to all players. Typically, if a group is "out of position" according to the specific policy, they are first given a warning (and the group behind is advised of this). If they do not regain their position in a brief time (1-2 holes) they will be put on the clock - each player being timed for each shot. Once they are back in position, timing will stop. "Bad times" (times for a stroke exceeding times permitted by the pace of play policy) are usually met with fines which accumulate through the season. Stroke penalties can also be applied by the appropriate pace of play policy or for a breach of Rule 5.6a (Unreasonable Delay of Play).You’d think so, but we’ve seen it in the men’s and women’s games the officials are extremely reluctant to punish slow play, unless it’s an unknown player.
I've been to the Women's open many times and never thought the pace of play was slow.I’ve been to several women’s events including the Women’s Open and always found the pace of play to be incredibly slow. Some of the players are over reliant on their caddies and need constant affirmation of every move.
As always you only need a few slow players and it backs up the whole course. I remember watching Lizette Salas in contention in the final round and she was painfully slow, I think she was deliberately doing it to disrupt the contenders in her group and also the group waiting behind her.
Must be frustrating for the players who play at a brisk pace but I guess they learn to deal with it when they start playing on tour.
The men’s game can be pretty slow too but women’s is a different level.
Have to wonder if that's why Charley has gone off the ball. She likes to play fast. Conditions are tough but that's way too slow - not helped by the amount of jacket on/jacket off malarkey!
As for Sky - stop bloody chit chatting about golf and show golf.
Also on Sky. They love the talk about supporting women's sport yet the first 2 days coverage didn't start until midday - missed more than half of Charley's second round....plus the rest of the early starters. They show from the first tee shot of the day in the men's open.
I've been to the Women's open many times and never thought the pace of play was slow.
I played on Tuesday. Was getting dark by about 2030.What time does it get dark