
Pace of play in golf is a widely-discussed topic, with slow play in particular the source of many conversations in clubhouses across the world. For those attending or watching televised competitive golf at the highest level, it can be frustrating to see elite players taking an age to hit their shots... and often appear to get away with it.
The PGA Tour is attempting to tackle this issue through its pace of play policy, shared in the player handbook. After taking some time to read this, however, I am beginning to understand why we see so few penalties given for slow play...