Jun 14th, 2016 Article
R&A introduces new pace of play measures
The R&A has introduced two new measures to its Pace of Play Condition in time for The Amateur Championship, which is being played at Royal Porthcawl and Pyle & Kenfig in Wales.
Jan 31st, 2017 Article
Is this the solution to slow play?
A solution has arrived that may just offer a viable and affordable solution for golf clubs who are affected by the issue of slow play.
May 26th, 2016 Article
The curse of slow play
We all hate slow play, and our feelings are shared by one of the UK’s largest golf groups, They’re getting about pace of play, with a high-visibility, long-term programme now in place at all venues.
Feb 13th, 2016 Article
European Tour gets heavy on slow play
Keith Pelley, the new European Tour CEO has slow play on his agenda, and his plans to speed up the game seems to have got off to a positive start during the recent ‘Desert Swing’ with a reduction in round times being apparent under the new ‘Pace of Play’ policy.
Jun 26th, 2016 Article
A quick six or a cheeky three
Arlington Lakes Golf Club near Chicago has invested $2.4 million to renovate and reroute their course. But it’s the rerouting that has really grabbed our attention.
Feb 23rd, 2017 Article
R&A to introduce Ready Golf
The Royal & Ancient is implementing a “ready golf” policy for the 36–hole stroke play part of the British Amateur Championship.
Nov 27th, 2015 Article
Stevie G tells R&A how it is
Pace of play has at last risen up the agenda, and now even the R&A are rising to the challenge of how to fix this frustrating part of playing a round of golf. And here's what Stephen Gallagher has proposed.
May 21st, 2021 Article
Was Catlin just a soft target?
John Catlin, a regular on the European Tour was penalised for slow play in the first round of the 103rd PGA Championship. for a breach of the pace of play policy. It is the first time a player has been given a penalty for slow play in a major since 2013. That year 14-year-old Chinese amateur Tianlang Guan was docked a shot at the Masters and Hideki Matsuyama picked up a penalty at The Open.
Sep 10th, 2016 Article
Castle Stuart designer speaks out
The managing partner of Castle Stuart Golf Links has said golf courses have to become easier to play in order to boost participation levels.
Aug 18th, 2019 Article
Stop slow play update
The The European Tour has announced a concrete four-point plan aimed at tackling the issue of slow play in professional golf. The plan will be implemented at the start of the 2020 season and focuses on four key areas: regulation, education, innovation and field sizes.
Oct 23rd, 2017 Article
The 2018 Shot Clock Masters in Austria
The 2018 Shot Clock Masters in Austria will be the first ever tournament in pro golf to use a shot clock on every single shot as part of the European Tour’s attempt to combat slow play.
Jun 26th, 2021 Article
Fassi misses cut after slow-play penalty
When Maria Fassi hole her birdie putt at the 18th, her ninth hole, she was in an upbeat mood on Friday, having got her round back to level par following a double bogey and bogey in her first four holes.
