Pace of Play Improvements on PGA Tour: Shot Penalties & Distance Devices
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In a stunning turn of events, Golf Central on YouTube, proudly sponsored by Callaway, has unveiled groundbreaking news regarding pace of play on the PGA Tour. Distance measuring devices are now given the green light at select events, with the Cornferry Tour also joining the party for testing. But beware, misuse of these gadgets will result in penalties, as the Tour sets its sights on the slowest players to rev up the pace. It's a move that's been a long time coming, a bit like waiting for a cup of tea in America.
Former player Trip, a man who's seen it all, throws his support behind the PGA Tour's mission to tackle the slowcoaches. The public outcry has finally pushed the Tour to take action, introducing shot penalties for those who dawdle. It's a bit like giving a toddler a time-out, but with more golf clubs involved. The Tour's bold step towards stricter enforcement is a breath of fresh air in a sport where time seems to stand still, much like a Sunday afternoon drive in a Morris Marina.
As the Tour gears up for the upcoming events, allowing distance measuring devices, players and caddies remain skeptical about their impact on speeding up play. Will these gadgets truly revolutionize the game, or will they end up as useful as a chocolate teapot on a hot day? The debate rages on, much like the roar of a V8 engine on a quiet country road. Amidst all the controversy, one thing remains clear - the PGA Tour is on a mission to inject some much-needed adrenaline into the world of golf, driving towards a future where slow play is a thing of the past.
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Viewer Reactions for PGA Tour, Korn Ferry Tour will begin to test speed of play | Golf Central | Golf Channel
Long-time fans of golf are looking forward to a 4-week trial to improve pace of play
Some viewers feel that slow players are overthinking their shots and causing delays
Suggestions to improve pace of coverage include emulating NFL redzone and focusing more on live golf rather than commentators
Concerns about slow play at the Masters, with one viewer calling it "RIDICULOUS"
Suggestions to make range finders legal and issue them for events
Proposal for a shot clock visible from the back of every green, with a penalty for exceeding the time limit
Calls for penalty strokes to be consistently applied to slow players to speed up play
Criticism of on-course interviews, with a viewer suggesting they should be stopped as they are awkward and lead to poor performance on the course
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