How Slow Play Is Quickly Killing Golf

Can new reforms by the PGA Tour make a difference?
How Slow Play Is Quickly Killing Golf
A detailed view of the iron and Taylor Made ball of Nick Dunlap of the United States prior to the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am 2025 at Spyglass Hill Golf Course in Pebble Beach, Calif., on Jan. 29, 2025. Orlando Ramirez/Getty Images
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Let’s be clear: When it comes to fast-paced excitement, watching golf, even at the elite level, requires an investment of time, patience, and passion.

M. James Ward
M. James Ward
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Ward is a member of the Golf Writers Association of America and Met Golf Writers Association. He has covered over 100 major championships and 12 Ryder Cup Matches. His golf acumen extends to architecture/travel, equipment, apparel, and general interest stories as well as in-depth interviews with the leading participants and influencers in the sport.