Bryson Continues To Be “Fascinated” By The Science Of Slow Play
- Updated: August 10, 2019
The science of slow play continues to fascinate Bryson DeChambeau. During Friday’s second round of the Northern Trust, he might’ve conducted one of his finest experiments.
In addition to pacing off a 70 yard shot and taking 3+ minutes to play it, another video has emerged of Bryson taking 2 minutes and 26 seconds to stroke a 10-foot putt. TWO MINUTES AND TWENTY-SIX SECONDS!
Per @fantasygolfpod, Twitter only allowed 2:20. It’s both funny and sad because it’s true.
We can… pic.twitter.com/TOnRS4BXds
— Fantasy Golf Pod (@fantasygolfpod) August 10, 2019
Come on man. He looks at his greens book THREE times and he doesn’t even sniff the hole. We believe Einstein would call this the “theory of slow playability.”
At this point, it’s almost as if he’s trolling the PGA Tour and daring them to do something. For real. Nobody needs over 2 minutes to strike a putt, especially if they are going to miss it low. Forget a penalty or a fine, it should be an automatic DQ.
His playing partners, JT and Fleetwood couldn’t believe it either. It took them almost FIVE hours to play a round of golf.
JT checking his invisible watch. 🤣🤣🤣 pic.twitter.com/B9xTzBPWnC
— Patrick Sullivan (@sullivangolf) August 10, 2019
Serious question. What is the PGA Tour doing here?
By not acting, they are essentially acknowledging this kind of behavior is fine across all skill levels. Plus they are eliminating a crucial skill of the game that has been around for centuries: PLAYING QUICKLY!
Remember when a girl in the U.S. Girls’ Junior took 2 minutes to hit a 3-foot comebacker? It wasn’t her fault she was taught to go through her routine given the fact there are no consequences.
And as much as it pains us to say it, it’s not Bryson’s fault either. He’s smart enough to exploit every loophole (ie. side-saddle putting) if he thinks he’s able to gain an advantage. Actually, some might even call that being a stubborn, self-absorbed jackass, but that’s neither here nor there.
Why do you think he arm-locks his putter? Because it’s legal even though it’s technically anchored to his arm. It simply eliminates a greater percentage of human error.
The bottom line is this. If taking 2-3 minutes to play a shot is what the PGA Tour considers “living under par” we are all in big, BIG trouble.
Slow play in golf isn’t anything new – but nowadays with social media, TV etc it’s just being exposed to a new level. This seems like the perfect time to do something about it! C’mon people it’s 2019, let’s figure this out!! @PGATOUR @EuropeanTour @RandA @USGA
— Luke Donald (@LukeDonald) August 10, 2019
A @PGATOUR official must have been watching this? https://t.co/jKYVJAubtU
— Sir Nick Faldo (@NickFaldo006) August 10, 2019
Just look at Tommy and Justin, both looking completely bored. Slow players do this to their playing partners making the game less enjoyable. Problem is, the unaffected single minded twit in this instance, doesn’t care much for others.
— Eddie Pepperell (@PepperellEddie) August 10, 2019
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