2015 NCAA Golf Championships Discussion Thread

[Mr. Desmond]

Watch about 30 minutes of the championship last night. Couldn't watch beyond that.

The amount of time taken on the greens over each putt.

I think it was the Pierce / Hoey match.

The Pierce guy took forever over each putt, shot etc.

Just couldn't watch any more.

Hey I get it's the championship and all that but really how much time does it take to read a green.

If these guys continue to play like this when they are in the PGA then I will end up watching even less golf than I do now!

I'm sure will get blasted for this comment but it's my opinion.

Oh .... I want to add that I also think it looks stupid for these kids to be pushing a cart.

Flame suit on.

Saw this a lot with the women, too.

No flaming...

Maybe if they took AimPoint....

[DaveP043]

Originally Posted by ay33660

The amount of time taken on the greens over each putt.

I think it was the Pierce / Hoey match.

The Pierce guy took forever over each putt, shot etc.

Just couldn't watch any more.

If I remember correctly, at least three players were penalized for slow play during the stroke play portion of these competitions.  Perhaps those same officials should have been involved in the final match play stuff too.

[ay33660]

Agreed the women were really slow too. I think if the penalties for slow play were applies more then the coaches would get more involved and work on improving the speed of play for their players. I mean why isn't speed of play part of coaching just as swing mechanics etc. PS at least with the women sometimes I don't mind if the camera has to linger longer .... thermal nuke flame suit on.

[rehmwa]

yes - time over putts felt excessive

[caniac6]

I actually liked seeing these kids using the three wheelers. I love to walk, and use a cart. I play a lot, and since I srarted using one, it has really helped my shoulders, back and feet. These carts keep guys that can't carry anymore walking.These young guys using them might also inspire some guys to get out of a golf cart and walk. I agree that it does look different than the past, but sometimes, different is good.