Dottie Pepper Calls for Action on Golf’s Persistent Slow Play Problem
The former LPGA star and CBS analyst highlights the need for 'respect' as slow play continues to frustrate players, fans, and broadcasters.
- Dottie Pepper voiced her frustration over slow play during the Farmers Insurance Open, calling it a long-standing issue affecting all levels of golf.
- Pepper emphasized 'respect' for competitors, fans, and broadcasters, urging the golf community to address the problem seriously.
- The final group at Torrey Pines took 5 hours and 29 minutes to complete their round, slightly faster than the previous week's event at The American Express.
- The PGA Tour has policies on pace of play but no strict enforcement, prompting discussions about potential solutions such as a shot clock.
- Pepper, a decorated golfer and broadcaster, sees the current popularity of golf as an opportunity to improve the game’s pace and overall experience.