Golf’s Slow Play Crisis: Rory McIlroy and USGA Chief Call for Change

Rory McIlroy and USGA CEO Mike Whan emphasize the need for practical solutions to address slow play in professional golf without compromising the sport’s integrity.

Rory McIlroy has proposed implementing stricter pace-of-play regulations on the PGA Tour, acknowledging potential backlash from players.
USGA CEO Mike Whan supports McIlroy’s stance, noting the challenges of enforcing speed rules due to course design and player habits.
The issue of slow play gained renewed attention after Tom Kim’s slow-paced mishap at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, sparking widespread criticism.
Former PGA pro Smylie Kaufman called for reforms, suggesting that slow play negatively impacts the viewing experience and player performance.
Discussions around slow play intersect with broader debates on modernizing golf, as initiatives like the tech-driven Tomorrow Golf League face both support and resistance.