Overview

• Clips of Patrick Cantlay’s lengthy pre-shot routine at the Tour Championship drew millions of views and widespread criticism on social media.
• Phil Mickelson joked that Cantlay “shuffled his right foot 26 times” before a shot and closed by urging people to appreciate golfers’ athleticism.
• The Fleetwood–Cantlay pairing received a time warning on Sunday, weeks after a PGA Tour official put Cantlay’s group on the clock at the BMW Championship.
• Tommy Fleetwood earned his first PGA Tour victory at East Lake, with Cantlay finishing tied for second.
• Critics say slow-play enforcement has lagged despite Tour pledges, with Cantlay’s routine now factoring into discussion as Ryder Cup roster decisions near.