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The reason for slow play? Look in the mirror

published: Sep 4, 2017

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updated: Apr 15, 2024

The reason for slow play? Look in the mirror

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This week, our Angry Club Golfer is annoyed at those of you holding us all up for no reason…

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  • why has hitting a provisional become a stigma?

Slow play? Annoying, isn’t it?

Does this sound familiar?

“I’ll just wait for the green to clear – if I catch one I can reach from here.”

No. You can’t. You’re 275 yards away…

Why do you do this? Imagine how much quicker our round would be if your ego wasn’t so remarkably inflated?

Anyway, our Angry Club Golfer has a few words for you…

Why has hitting a provisional become a stigma?

Why has hitting a provisional become a stigma?

Read full article - Why has hitting a provisional become a stigma?

About Angry Club Golfer

Our club golfer plays more golf than anyone on the planet (stats unconfirmed) – which means there is plenty for him to get wound up about.

As we’re very nice here at National Club Golfer, we thought we would give him a platform on which to get it all off his chest.

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