BECOMING WORSE

Press, Volume CII, Issue 30287, 13 November 1963, Page 6

BECOMING WORSE

Slow Golfers “Need Whip” Players had the right to take time over their shots but minutes were wasted through ambling between shots and talking on the tees, said the chairman of the Canterbury Provincial Golf Association’s management committee (Mr A. C. Barr) during a discussion on slow play. Mr Barr said he felt sure the actions of overseas professionals on the green were being copied by many players. “They walk backwards and forwards trying to read the green—and then putt against the borrow.” he said. No decision an the problem was reached, but members were reminded by Mr J. Casserley that slow play was becoming worse every year and the detection and penalising of slow players was an issue demanding attention. “We have got to use the whip,” he said, “but until someone comes up with an idea of how to use it we will be in the doldrums.” Mr C. J. Ward said the introduction of trolleys had added about half an hour to a round. Mr Casserley: Trolleys and rule books. Players belonging to two clubs should nominate one as their home club and send all their score cards to the handicapper concerned, said Mr I. A. W. Munro. Under the new handicapping system, which became effective in September, scores made on all courses must be reported by the player to the handicapper. The committee decided to recommend to clubs that only one handicap for each player should be recognised. Mr Barr said golfers with dual memberships should play to the lower of their two handicaps.