We were waiting on a group ahead of us last weekend and I apologized to the group behind us that we weren't making more progress. They said it was OK, they didn't have to be anywhere.
American golfers spend far too long waiting around to hit shots these days. While there are a few die-hards who don't have to be anywhere soon, slow play is an inconvenience for just about everyone.
What are we going to do about it? I believe that if we as individuals start to do what we can we'll find that others pick up what we're doing. Don't be afraid to gently (or not so gently if necessary) teach your foursome how to play an efficient round of golf. So, what will make a difference?
I've played nine holes, walking, in as little time as 50 minutes. I've played 18 in under two hours playing two balls most of the time. With a full set of clubs, no less. I've played in foursomes and fivesomes in well under four hours. I've also played nine holes that took just north of three hours. And then there was the 30-minute wait at the turn while everyone grabbed a five-course lunch.
Slow play is slowly killing the game I love and I've had just about enough. Five-hour rounds are becoming the norm and six-hour rounds are all too frequent. As a result, even avid golfers are playing less often and enjoying it less when they do.
As of today, April 30, a specific version of Callaway's Big Bertha 460 driver will be placed on the USGA list of non-conforming clubs. Just like the recalled 
Through most of two rounds of the 71st Masters, one thing is clear: the music has died. The cheers have died. The excitement has died.
