Michael Kim supports controversial golf rules about divots and slow play
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 11:30 AM
Last updated Aug 11, 2026
Michael Kim addressed two controversial golf rules during a Q&A on X. He defended the fairway divot rule, stating that players should not expect a perfect lie just for hitting the fairway. On the issue of slow play, which often leads to rounds exceeding five hours, he remarked that it relates more to the number of players on the course than to individual pace. Kim suggested that no simple solutions exist for speeding up gameplay, even as fans continue to express frustration over lengthy rounds.
- •Kim argues the fairway divot rule should remain unchanged.
- •He dismisses slow play concerns as a problem of course management.
- •Professional rounds often exceed five hours, causing viewer frustration.
- •Kim suggests that enforcing stricter penalties may improve pace of play.
- •Discussion occurred during a Q&A session on X.
- 11:30 AMYahoo Sports — Michael Kim explains why he thinks two controversial rules which golfers hate should not be changed
"There are some rules in golf that can make players’ blood boil when they’re out on the course. At one point or another we’ve all fumed at having to take three off the tee after hitting your first shot out of bounds.
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