LPGA Faces Backlash Over Slow Play as Charley Hull Proposes Harsh Penalties

Charley Hull and Lexi Thompson criticize the LPGA for slow play, calling for stringent measures to improve the pace.

Charley Hull has voiced frustration over slow play on the LPGA Tour, suggesting players lose their tour cards after repeated slow-play violations.
Lexi Thompson supports Hull's stance, emphasizing that rounds should not exceed four and a half hours, especially in threesomes.
The issue came to a head during the ANNIKA driven by Gainbridge tournament, where rounds lasted over five hours, causing delays and frustration among players and fans.
Carlota Ciganda's recent fine for slow play reignites debates on the effectiveness of current penalties, with many arguing they are insufficient.
Both Hull and Nelly Korda agree that slow play is detrimental to the sport, with calls for stricter enforcement of pace-of-play rules on the LPGA Tour.