Korn Ferry Tour implements data-driven system to track player pace of play

The Korn Ferry Tour has shifted from subjective pace-of-play assessments to a quantitative system that tracks stroke times against field averages. Officials record timing from the moment a preceding player strikes the ball until the next shot occurs, excluding first-to-play strokes and specific relief situations. To ensure data accuracy, the bottom 10% of a player's times are discarded to account for isolated complications. Players receive specific infractions at seven seconds above the field average, with higher thresholds triggering excessive time penalties. Public metrics now break down pace by tee shots, approaches, and putting to highlight areas where individuals gain or lose time. As of September 6, Dylan Menante, Nicholas Infanti, and Jack Maguire recorded times significantly faster than the current tournament field averages.

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