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Tag: slow play

We Need to See More Slow Play Penalties on Tour

During the Evian Championship, Carlota Ciganda was disqualified after being penalised for slow play and then refusing to add the two-stroke penalty to her scorecard. Golfshake's Derek Clements believes that this sort of action is something that needs to be more greatly enforced on all tours. read more ...


18 Tips to Improve Pace of Play on the Golf Course

Pace of play continues to be the issue that frustrates club golfers more than any other. Nobody enjoys taking five hours to play 18 holes. So, to offer a solution, here we have 18 simple tips to follow that are designed to speed up the game for everyone. None of it is rocket science and we would like to think you are already doing most of this. read more ...


Slow Play - How to Keep Things Moving on the Golf Course

Pace of play remains a hot topic in the minds of golfers, as underlined in a recent Golfshake Survey, which gathered views on the subject following the coronavirus lockdown, where measures initially led to quicker rounds, before a frustrating sense of normality began to hit. We analyse those opinions and what can be done to address the issue. read more ...


Rounds of Golf Are Taking Less Time - And Golfers Are Loving It

Slow play has been a hot topic for years, but when the game resumed after lockdown, due to larger tee time intervals and an increase of two-balls, the Golfshake Survey has revealed that golfers have enjoyed quicker rounds, featuring less waiting time, something that many are hoping continues into the future. read more ...


Stacy Lewis Deserves Praise for Slow Play Comments

Stacy Lewis made headlines for claiming her first victory in three years at the Scottish Open, but also for publicly addressing the slow play of her fellow golfers. Derek Clements explains why the former Women's Open champion deserves praise for commenting on a subject that ruins for the game for many. read more ...


Is Shortening Golf the Way to Grow the Game?

Gathering the views of thousands of golfers in the 2019 Golfshake Survey, when asked if the game should be developing more 'starter' courses, 78% of people responded with a very positive yes, raising the idea of creating shorter or adapted layouts to encourage a pathway for beginners. read more ...


Should You Take More Responsibility on the Golf Course?

When to comes to customer satisfaction, golfers rate the quality of greens and condition of the course as the two factors they most value, but a majority believe that some venues aren't good enough. But how much is that the responsibility of the club to deliver, and to what degree can we all do more to help? read more ...


The Fastest Rounds of Golf

On Sunday at the Dubai Desert Classic, Sweden's Sebastian Soderberg astonishingly completed his final round in just 96 minutes, having ran between shots, a time that the European Tour has now reported to be a record. We took a look back at previous blink and you'll miss it rounds. read more ...


6 Things Your Golf Club Must Do in 2020

We all want to see golf growing, but can your club achieve that objective? Despite reports that golf continues to see declines, we look at six things that golf clubs should be doing in 2020 to ensure they thrive and grow into the new decade. read more ...


How to Speed Up Your Rounds of Golf

The 2019 Golfshake Survey has found that the vast majority of golfers still believe that slow play is a major issue for the game. But what can be done about it, both on tour and at club level, and how could that help you to get round the course faster? We take a look a the key factors and initiatives to find an answer. read more ...


Are Fewer People Playing Golf in the UK?

It's a great time for British sport, but is that being reflected in the world of golf? Golfshake's Derek Clements reflects on the newly released Golf Participation Report by KPMG to see how the UK compares with the rest of Europe. read more ...


Is Golf Doing Enough?

Knowing that something needs addressed and actually doing something about it are two different things. There has been much said and written about how we can grow the game, but despite those lengthy debates, is golf collectively doing enough? read more ...


Solutions to Golf's Biggest Frustrations

Golfshake's Will Trinkwon recently identified some of the most irritating annoyances on the golf course. But now he has gone a step further and come up with proposed solutions to fix these frustrations that all golfers can relate to. read more ...


14 Biggest Annoyances on the Golf Course

On the best days, a golf course can be the closest thing we have to Nirvana. But there are things that can shatter the serenity. Golfshake's Will Trinkwon has identified some of the worst pet peeves and annoyances you can experience when playing. read more ...


PGA Tour Must Get a Move on to Stamp Out Slow Play

The European Tour has revealed its new plan to tackle slow play, but Golfshake's Derek Clements is unconvinced by some of it. He takes a closer look at the issue and demands that the PGA Tour do more to address the subject. read more ...


European Tour Reveals New Plan to Address Slow Play

Slow play is a perennial hot topic at golf clubs and on tour, but now the European Tour has jumped ahead of the game and revealed a new 'four point plan' that will be fully introduced for next season. read more ...


Rory in a Hurry to Speed Things Up

Rory McIlroy - renowned for his brisk pace - took the opportunity to have his say on the topic of slow play, and why so many of his fellow players on tour are taking so long to complete rounds, with many at The Players Championship taking over five hours. read more ...


Slow Play Rules Exist on the PGA Tour

JB Holmes' winning performance at the Genesis Open at Riviera drew widespread criticism due to his pace of play, which has led to debate about what can be done. However, as Golfshake's Derek Clements explains, slow play guidlines and rules already exist on the PGA Tour but are not enforced. read more ...


Players Like JB Holmes Are Killing Golf

JB Holmes won the Genesis Open at Riviera, but the main talking point emerging was the pace of his play, which contributed to the final group taking two hours and 45 minutes to play nine holes. Golfshake's Derek Clements is scathing about Holmes and other slow play offenders on tour, declaring that action is needed otherwise golf will become unwatchable. read more ...


Slow Play is the Rules Issue that Needs Addressing on Tour

Despite the new Rules of Golf creating debate, for Golfshake's Derek Clements, slow play remains the main issue that hasn't been effectively tackled on tour. He reports on the contrasting perspectives of Brooks Koepka and Bryson DeChambeau. read more ...


Slow Play Rules Must be Enforced on Tour

In a rare incident, Corey Pavin received a slow play penalty on the Champions Tour in the United States. Golfshake's Derek Clements believes this isolated moment should become a widespread drive on the major circuits, particularly the PGA Tour. read more ...


Slowing the Game Down

Last Sunday, Bryson DeChambeau won the Memorial Tournament, but the aftermath was dominant by discussion on the pace of play within the final grouping. Golfshake's Alex Picken asks whether that was fair, and delves into the slow play debate and the potential solutions. read more ...


Historic Perth Club is Latest to Adopt Ready Golf

King James VI Golf Club in Perth, which dates back to 1858, is just the latest club to take on the principles of Ready Golf for their new season, as the historic and unique club - which is laid out across an island on the River Tay - looks to encourage faster play among their members and visitors. read more ...


Delving into the Slow Play Debate

Slow play has been a much covered topic and divides opinion. Joe Hughes delves into the subject and assesses the reasons behind the issue and the solutions that have been proposed by seveal figures in the game. read more ...


Jack Nicklaus Makes Case to Roll Back Golf Ball

Jack Nicklaus has always been the most engaging of talkers, and the 18-time major champion addressed two of the game's biggest topics of discussion - slow play and distance - explaining how the two are linked and why rolling back the golf ball is the solution. read more ...


Shot Clock is a Start but Slow Play Has to be Tackled Properly

The European Tour has announced, with much fanfare, the introduction of the 2018 Shot Clock Masters. The tournament has been launched with the specific purpose of speeding up play and is a laudable experiment, but it does pose a question: why? read more ...


European Tour to Debut 40 Second Shot Clock in 2018

 Next year's Shot Clock Masters in Austria on the European Tour will be the first official tournament to use a shot clock on every shot as the circuit looks to combat the increasingly lengthy time it is taking for the top professionals to complete 18 holes. read more ...


Technology Aiding Pace of Play to Stop Slow Play

Golfshake ambassador Andrew Picken discusses the issues around slow play, ready golf and the Tag Marshal technology helping to address this with software developed to help both golfers and golf clubs with pace of play on the course. read more ...


Club Alcanada Speeds Up Play with Revolutionary TagMarshal

Club de Golf Alcanada, which is viewed as being one of Spain's finest golf courses despite its youthful status, has enhanced the experience of playing there further by introducing the innovative TagMarshal, which is set to speed up play. read more ...


R&A Speeds Up Play with Ready Golf in Amateur Championship

Slow play is always a huge discussion point within the game at all levels, and the R&A are taking steps to address it by implementing Ready Golf during this year's Amateur Championship at Royal St. George's. read more ...


Jason Day Stokes Controversy with Slow Play Comments

Jason Day makes his return to competitive golf this week, but the Australian has caused controversy with comments on his pre-shot routine and approach, rejecting criticism from those who have targeted him as a symbol of a wider slow play problem. read more ...


Slow play – What challenges do golfers and golf clubs face?

Slow play is a problem at almost every golf club in the UK and worldwide. In recent years it seems the time it takes to complete 18 holes has increased in both social and competitive golf.  What are the issues that golfers and clubs face and what can be done? read more ...


Lichfield Golf Club and Country Club Tackles Slow Play With Ready Golf Initiative

Lichfield Golf and Country Club in Staffordshire has launched a campaign to combat one of the most significant issues facing golf - slow play - by introducing a new scheme that is intended to help golfers get around the course in less time. read more ...


Has the European Tour's new monitoring system done enough to combat slow play?

Having recently introduced a 'monitoring penalty', the European Tour have marginally reduced slow play in their tournaments, but is it enough? Sports writer Derek Clements answers that question. read more ...


Do We Play Too Much Stableford Golf in the UK?

Stableford golf is an enjoyable alternative to the strain of a medal round. It has its benefits to the higher handicapper and usually speeds up the pace of play but do we play too much stableford golf in the UK? read more ...


Please Just Get on With it Guys

I make no apologies for returning to my favourite hobbyhorse, namely the issue of slow play.  Will somebody please explain to me how it is possible for a fourball to take almost SIX HOURS to play the Old Course at St Andrews? read more ...


Chipping In - 6hrs for a round of golf....again!!

In this weeks Chipping In, Nick Bonfield discusses the slow play crisis that has once again engulfed the PGA Tour and the injuries suffered by Jason Day, Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson ahead of this years Masters. read more ...


Top 3 issues facing UK golf clubs today

UK golf clubs are under pressure! Membership numbers continue to fall and as result financial pressures are growing. We take a look at the top 3 issues that need addressing to reverse the trend. read more ...


New technology trial at Crown Golf battles slow play

Crown Golf venue, Pine Ridge G.C has announced a trial of innovative software from the Greeni company. The Finnish brand have produced pace of play software which, they hope will revolutionise golf. read more ...


GREENi Golf strikes a blow in the slow play battle

GREENi has created a revolutionary App that has been proven to speed up the pace of play while offering golfers a range of great features and tools..? read more ...


The Slow Play Issue - Faults and Fixes

Golfshake’s Owen Davies takes a look at some of the issues and encourages everyone to take responsibility, but most of all to remember to enjoy it..... read more ...


Golfshake Slow Play Survey: The Findings

Earlier this year we ran a number of features focused around slow play in golf and in particular the effects on the amateur game. Following this we then conducted a survey of Golfshake members including club officials, golf pros plus both club and non-club golfers. read more ...


Tips to Stop Slow Play in Golf

We've all heard the saying: 'Keep up with the group in front not in front of the group behind' simply, slow play is caused by a general lack of awareness of what’s happening on the course and ones responsibility to other players. Read our tips to help combat slow play. read more ...


Slow Play - Features So Far

It now seems fitting to conduct a quick survey and find out if slow play really is a problem or something that is just overhyped. read more ...


Slow Play Technology Feature: GREENi

Over the past month or so, our weekly slow play features have focused upon the human aspect. Suggestions and efforts to speed up pace of play have centred around social and cultural factors. This week, in the first part of a sub sectional mini- series, we investigate the prospective role of new technologies, and investigate whether they can facilitate the desired outcome: quicker play. read more ...


Slow Play Weekly Feature: Golfing Legislation

In the fifth part of our weekly slow play feature, I got the chance to speak to Barry Rhodes, an expert on the rules of golf and author of the book ‘999 Questions on the Rules of Golf.’ read more ...


Slow Play and the Rules

Barry Rhodes author of the book, ‘999 Questions on the Rules of Golf’ talks us through the rules of golf in relation to slow play. read more ...


Slow Play Weekly Feature: Kwik Golf

The vast majority of readers will be totally unaware of the concept that is Kwik Golf. Whilst it was not born directly out of a fundamental desire to improve pace of play, the connotations in that sphere could be huge.? Kwik Golf is yet another example of the recognition of the link between time spent playing golf, and enjoyment. read more ...


Slow Play Weekly Feature: Westport Golf Club

Continuing our features focused on 'What is the Most Effective Way to Combat Slow Play in Golf?' Nick catches up with Paul O'Neill a member at Westport Golf Club in Connaught. read more ...


What is the Most Effective Way to Combat Slow Play in Golf? - Part 1

Golf may be as exciting as it has been for some time, but there is one issue that requires urgent rectification. On both an amateur and professional level, slow play is plaguing the game. read more ...


What is the Most Effective Way to Combat Slow Play in Golf? – Part 2

Amateur golf is also suffering, but obviously requires different solutions. This is part 2 of a feature focused on 'What is the Most Effective Way to Combat Slow Play in Golf?'. read more ...


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