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PGA Tour Rule Change Urged After Fitzpatrick's Slow Play
7 Jun
Summary
- Commentator called for PGA Tour rule change regarding slow play.
- Fitzpatrick took excessive time lining up a putt on the 15th hole.
- This incident follows previous criticism of Fitzpatrick's pace of play.
During the third round of The Memorial tournament, golfer Matt Fitzpatrick drew criticism from a commentator for his slow pace of play. Sky Sports commentator Jay Townsend urged the PGA Tour to consider a rule change, specifically regarding the ability for players to re-mark their ball on the green after it has been replaced.
Townsend highlighted Fitzpatrick's prolonged routine before a birdie putt on the par-five 15th hole as an example of the issue. He argued that once a ball is placed back on the green, players should not be allowed to re-mark it, suggesting this practice contributes significantly to overall slow play on the tour.
This critique comes after Fitzpatrick was also heavily criticized for slow play at the RBC Heritage in April. The current situation at The Memorial suggests that pace of play remains an area for the PGA Tour to address, potentially through rule adjustments as Townsend proposed.
