Everyone has an opinion on slow play, from theories on how to speed things up to arguments about fast play actually being worse. It’s probably the most discussed topic at every level of the game and something golf continues to struggle with in both the amateur and professional sphere. But who or what is responsible? According to Forrest Richardson, a golf course architect based in Phoenix who has worked extensively across the western USA and in international markets, golfers shouldn’t be considered the main culprits.
Of course, those who take an eternity to play, aren’t ready to hit when it’s their turn, leave their bags on the wrong side of the green and show a lack of consideration for others on the course are part of the problem, but in general, it’s the bigger picture that needs looking at.
