Sats
Challenge Tour Pro
I played with a good friend of mine today and was behind a four ball - Again not really in a rush but we were waiting a good 5-7 mins on the tee from the 4th on-wards. However, when we got to the 10th we were waiting for 5-7 mins then one of the group made a 180 yard or so walk of shame back to the tee having not played a provisional, he did not give a single word and hit another shot. This then set the tone for the back nine, as we got to the 11th 100 yard (but still challenging) par 3 as we walked up to the tee they hadn't even taken their 2nd players tee shot, again ignored. In the end my friend and I began chipping and doing challenges to take up the time. I wasn't particularly mad or angry as we had no time constraints, if I was on the clock then it would've been different. I did consider saying something, but then wondered if that would've solved anything save a silly argument with no real winners, only losers.
The round took 5 hours.
I then had a chat with the assistant pro in the clubhouse - not about the group but just in general and asked if he still competed in the local pro events - he then told me not anymore as it was taking 6- 6.5 hours per round, and it wasn't worth the time!!!!!!!
It put what had happened into perspective - is it slow play on the pro circuits that are the problem? Are we mere mortals who do this for a hobby not the culprits for slow play but the professionals? Don't get me wrong the group mentioned above should have let us through on the 10th
The round took 5 hours.
I then had a chat with the assistant pro in the clubhouse - not about the group but just in general and asked if he still competed in the local pro events - he then told me not anymore as it was taking 6- 6.5 hours per round, and it wasn't worth the time!!!!!!!
It put what had happened into perspective - is it slow play on the pro circuits that are the problem? Are we mere mortals who do this for a hobby not the culprits for slow play but the professionals? Don't get me wrong the group mentioned above should have let us through on the 10th