Slow play at The AIG Ladies Open-Carnoustie

[toyboy54]

What dimwit thought it would be a good idea to put Kelsey MacDonald-who doesn't mess around time-wise on the course along with a well known slow player-Sarah Schmezel of U.S.A. along with Chloe Williams-again U.S.A....with the result that Kelsey is given the added pressure of 'being on the clock' from the 4th onwards??
Could the rules officials not have taken Schmezel to one side ( or indeed, warn ALL players that slow play 'will not be tolerated-so get your act together') and tell her that SHE and SHE ALONE will be on the clock--and it's her responsibility to keep up with the others in the group, and if she can't then she'll be playing by herself ( with a scorer ) if she falls behind--OH, THE IGNIMONY AND SHAME!
Better still put all the known slowbies out at the end of the field for days 1 & 2--If they can't hack it?...Then tough, goodbye!!

I've said ( ALL players etc.-as a sop to not upsetting any sensitive poor soul who may feel victimised, diddums )
Anybody any thoughts on the standard of play on show??...Personally think we could all learn from watching these girls

 

[IanM]

Sitting watching it now with my lunchtime nutty.
Enjoying the play, Good standard. Suprised crowds aren't bigger

 

[rulefan]

What dimwit thought it would be a good idea to put Kelsey MacDonald-who doesn't mess around time-wise on the course along with a well known slow player-Sarah Schmezel of U.S.A. along with Chloe Williams-again U.S.A....with the result that Kelsey is given the added pressure of 'being on the clock' from the 4th onwards??
Could the rules officials not have taken Schmezel to one side ( or indeed, warn ALL players that slow play 'will not be tolerated-so get your act together') and tell her that SHE and SHE ALONE will be on the clock--and it's her responsibility to keep up with the others in the group, and if she can't then she'll be playing by herself ( with a scorer ) if she falls behind--OH, THE IGNIMONY AND SHAME!
Better still put all the known slowbies out at the end of the field for days 1 & 2--If they can't hack it?...Then tough, goodbye!!

I've said ( ALL players etc.-as a sop to not upsetting any sensitive poor soul who may feel victimised, diddums )
Anybody any thoughts on the standard of play on show??...Personally think we could all learn from watching these girls

I think the procedure for this event is that initially the group is on the clock until it is determined if one or all are guilty. Then formal warnings and penalties start to come into it.

 

[sunshine]

What dimwit thought it would be a good idea to put Kelsey MacDonald-who doesn't mess around time-wise on the course along with a well known slow player-Sarah Schmezel of U.S.A. along with Chloe Williams-again U.S.A....with the result that Kelsey is given the added pressure of 'being on the clock' from the 4th onwards??
Could the rules officials not have taken Schmezel to one side ( or indeed, warn ALL players that slow play 'will not be tolerated-so get your act together') and tell her that SHE and SHE ALONE will be on the clock--and it's her responsibility to keep up with the others in the group, and if she can't then she'll be playing by herself ( with a scorer ) if she falls behind--OH, THE IGNIMONY AND SHAME!
Better still put all the known slowbies out at the end of the field for days 1 & 2--If they can't hack it?...Then tough, goodbye!!

I've said ( ALL players etc.-as a sop to not upsetting any sensitive poor soul who may feel victimised, diddums )
Anybody any thoughts on the standard of play on show??...Personally think we could all learn from watching these girls

Are you Kelsey's dad?

 

[toyboy54]

The standard of golf is fantastic.

It's a course I've played lots so know it pretty well and am amazed at the scoring knowing how long it is from the tees they're playing. Just shows the massive gulf in class to these top players. Quite a few holes I've spotted how much further back they are than in comps I've played there and it makes me feel nervous just thinking about it! On the plus side, lots of bunkers I usually drive it into would be out of range!

Mind you, I'd quite like to play it when the wind isn't blowing - that would make a big difference!

Hey girl....how you doing?? ( poor last night, eh?)
Louise Duncan going well at -3--seen her at KBGC, lovely player!
So, come on-- what would you do with the slowbies?
Or am I being a bit too extreme (as usual )

 

[toyboy54]

I think the procedure for this event is that initially the group is on the clock until it is determined if one or all are guilty. Then formal warnings and penalties start to come into it.

Sorry, got to question this rationale....THEY know who the quick/ normal players are-- so why are they being pressurised for a known 'slowbie' taking her/their own sweet time because 'It's my job,so tough'...and essentially 'Up yours'!

 

[patricks148]

None of the tours, male or female take much in the way of action, Well except fineing some unknown low ranked player.

 

[davidy233]

Sitting watching it now with my lunchtime nutty.
Enjoying the play, Good standard. Suprised crowds aren't bigger

It's sold out today and tomorrow (8000 a day) as I found out when I went to buy a Saturday ticket just now

 

[SammmeBee]

None of the tours, male or female take much in the way of action, Well except fineing some unknown low ranked player.

What do you base that on?

 

[Steve Wilkes]

What do you base that on?

I'll help out - Catlin & Guan Tianlang

 

[3offTheTee]

I want Minjee Lee to win. Unfortunate with the eagle putt earlier

 

[toyboy54]

I want Minjee Lee to win. Unfortunate with the eagle putt earlier

Nah,...Louise Duncan or Kelsey MacDonald-but only because the rest of the home contingent are too far behind/missed cut
Love and kisses to all!!
Although, must admit to liking Charlie Hulls attitude and style-good player!!

 

[BrianM]

These girls are superb players, slow play is on all the tours, unless there is time penalties given and all players aware at the start of tournaments.

 

[toyboy54]

These girls are superb players, slow play is on all the tours, unless there is time penalties given and all players aware at the start of tournaments.

Thought I said that!...Plagiarism MODS-go get that man-infractionate(?) him

 

[BrianM]

Thought I said that!...Plagiarism MODS-go get that man-infractionate(?) him

I hear you, just frustrating at any level, I’m surprised they play so well at the pace they actually play!!

 

[toyboy54]

I hear you, just frustrating at any level, I’m surprised they play so well at the pace they actually play!!

Was only kidding Brian, but your right- maybe they just get used to it/expect it---but still bad example to set ( well, I think!)
Off The Ball now on the crystal set with Tam and Stuart....and LOUISE has just teed off at carnoustie (not biased, but what a swing!!)..Brill-Birdie-Get in there girl
(have walked up for the papers,had brekkie,done the hoovering-now upstairs watching and listening--proves that men can do 2 things at once-maybe even 3?)

 

[AmandaJR]

Loving Dame Laura's punditry! "I missed loads of fairways and got what I deserved...the proper golfers are out there now"!

Come on Georgia!

 

[Doon frae Troon]

Louise Duncan holding her nerve
-4 with a couple to play today.

 

[davidy233]

Massively impressive from her - bogey on 17, which is a seriously tough hole, but brilliant birdie on 18...... which errm.... is a seriously tough hole!

Clubhouse leader

Great performance but is Anna Nordqvist not clubhouse leader? She finished before Louise

 

[davidy233]

Ah yes, bummer.... Anna was scrolled off the top of my screen!

Have you played in a tournament with Louise?