Golf explores tech solutions to tackle slow play issues

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Last updated Aug 26, 2026

Golf explores tech solutions to tackle slow play issues
Summary

Golf Monthly reports on a reader's tech proposal aimed at addressing slow play in golf. The debate centers on the issue of players falling out of position rather than the actual pace of play. Historical context shows complaints about slow play date back to as early as the 1903 Open. Proposed tech solutions would alert players before delays escalate, shifting focus from punitive measures to aiding player awareness. Efforts to implement such measures could soon transition from concepts to practical tests.

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  • Reader's proposal aims to combat slow play through technology.
  • Historical complaints about slow play trace back over a century.
  • Focus is shifting from punishing players to assisting them.
  • Proposed tech could automate checks on group position.
  • Implementation of solutions may soon be tested in real-world scenarios.
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Golf Monthly highlights a reader's tech proposal to fix slow play, contrasting historical 1903 Open delays with modern frustrations and potential solutions.

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