I’m a vociferous advocate for fast pace of play on the golf course, and absolutely and unapologetically abhor slow play. Continue reading
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Cassie Norris: Pace of Play Is No Big Deal
Unpopular opinion: Pace of play doesn’t need to be a big deal.
I imagine heads have exploded, desks have been flipped, iPhones have been shattered against walls…but here I am, still disagreeing with you. Continue reading
Pete Flanigan: Tees a Crowd
Jeremy White: Slow Play is Golf’s Scapegoat
Why is everyone blaming slow play for golf’s problems? Continue reading
John Retzer: The Whole Six Thousand Yards
To understand why golf takes so long to play (and, not coincidentally, why scores are so high), look no further than the tee box. Continue reading
Tony Dear: AimPointing the Finger
For the love of God, hurry up will you! Continue reading
Todd Marsh: Golf’s Insanity Principle
Increase Pace of Play? According to Einstein We’re Insane. Continue reading
Jim Burton: Ready, Set, Golf!
One of the most talked about factors preventing new players from flocking to golf is the pace of play. This major detractor is also a constant source of frustration for experienced players trying to enjoy their precious time on the links. If slow play is such a recognized problem, why is this important issue overlooked by so many golf courses! Continue reading
Tony Dear: Golf Needs the Olympics Like…
Does Golf Need the Olympics?
For what? To ensure it receives much-needed government funding? To give it the worthy tournament and ultimate prize it currently lacks? To establish it as a bonafide sport?
Ha! Golf needs the Olympics like Continue reading
Pete Flanigan: Flaming the Olympics
Spoiler Alert, golf does not need the Olympics. Seemingly everyone is down on the Olympics at this point in 2016; what with the alleged IOC corruption, the billions of dollars of debt the host nation incurs in hosting the Olympics, the terrible human rights and environmental situation in Brazil and even Zika. Continue reading