WHAT’S THE RUSH? Words Sam Oliver
Slow play on the golf course is and has been a hot topic for a long time now and is often seen as one of the main detractors from the participation of the game.
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ost of the new Rules of Golf that came into effect on 1 January 2019 were a welcome introduction, some of which created to try and tackle the slow play issue and help us get around the golf course quicker.
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People’s time seems to be more precious than ever. Cycling has seen a huge increase in popularity; many believe this is due to the flexibility and freedom to tailor time spent out on the bike to the individual’s needs. Golf is a little less flexible although there have been shorter/quicker versions of the game created. We have seen more success of condensed versions of sports in cricket and rugby with 20/20 cricket and Rugby 7’s proving hugely popular. While these bite-sized formats surely broaden the appeal of the game, the traditional formats of Cricket, Rugby and
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