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sports2 years ago

Scottie Scheffler's Controversial Slow-Play Video Goes Viral.

Scottie Scheffler was at the center of a slow-play debate after a viral video showed him taking around five minutes before hitting his second shot 52 yards from the 14th hole at the PGA Championship. It remains unclear about the true reason behind Scheffler’s delay, though, as it could be a combination of both slow play and the design around the 14th hole at Oak Hill Country Club. Scheffler's caddie, Ted Scott, provided some different context behind the situation, saying that they were letting the group in front on the short par 4 finish up putting. Brooks Koepka, who was paired with Scheffler, had previously said that he would start stroking players if they took too long before hitting their shot.

sports2 years ago

Matt Fitzpatrick slams slow play in golf as "truly appalling".

Matthew Fitzpatrick, the winner of RBC Heritage, has criticized the PGA Tour's pace of play, calling it "truly appalling." He believes that golfers should complete a round in four hours, with four and a half hours being the maximum for a three-ball. This comes after Brooks Koepka indirectly called out Patrick Cantlay for slow play at the Masters. Cantlay was also put on the clock during the RBC Heritage. Fitzpatrick believes that despite the ongoing conversation about slow play, nothing will be done to address the issue.

sports2 years ago

The Impact of McIlroy's Withdrawal on RBC Heritage and Bonus Deduction.

Rory McIlroy risks losing $3 million of his $12 million Player Impact Program bonus after withdrawing from two designated events, including this week's RBC Heritage. The PGA Tour may waive or adjust eligibility requirements based on extraordinary circumstances, but McIlroy has not disclosed the reason for his withdrawal. Slow play is becoming a leading topic again, with the final round of the Masters taking nearly five hours in twosomes. The Asian Tour is expanding in the U.K., with the International Series event to be held in the London area and Scotland this year.

sports2 years ago

Masters Recap: Slow Play, Winning Talks, Supportive Messages, and Future Plans.

Patrick Cantlay responds to Brooks Koepka's criticism of his slow play during the final round of the Masters, saying that slow play was an issue for everyone. Koepka indirectly called out Cantlay and playing partner Viktor Hovland for being "brutally slow" during the round. Cantlay finished T14 on the week, while Hovland finished T7. Cantlay attributes slow play to the difficulty of Augusta National's greens and the inconsistent wind.