Jared, is there accessible data for how many shots take >1 minute, for example? While I'm sure many people love the stress of the TGL 40 second clock, and it sounds great in theory, seeing Tiger penalized last night standing over an 8 foot putt in an exhibition match makes me think the Cantlays of the world would use their influence to quash this idea immediately. I feel like 60 seconds would generate a lot less pushback, while still accelerating pace of play. Thoughts?
I'm interested to see if money eventually resolves the issue. Since Tiger appeared ratings went through the roof and pace of play went backwards (for an endless list of reasons that I don't want to visit). Cash followed the ratings up, cash will follow them down. And cash is king.
Viewers are voting with their remotes - if you're a business and your top line earnings are heading south, do you continue to do the same thing?
It's far too simplistic to say that cronic slow play is the reason for the ratings slump. But it's equally foolish to think it plays no part. Who knows, maybe a shrinking pay cheque might produce some desire to step it up a bit 🤔
The problem is the inmates (players) run the asylum. Any changes to shot clock, pace, etc have to be approved by the player policy board? The players have no incentive cause they’re just cashing checks. Prob will be when they see the next media rights deal come down the pike and hit them in the pocket book, that they’d agree to any change.
I was at the Amex on Sunday. Patrick Cantley's treesome took 5h05... to show up on the 17th tee. The last 3 groups played mode than a hole apart. Still, no boos from the beered fans on 17...
Jared, is there accessible data for how many shots take >1 minute, for example? While I'm sure many people love the stress of the TGL 40 second clock, and it sounds great in theory, seeing Tiger penalized last night standing over an 8 foot putt in an exhibition match makes me think the Cantlays of the world would use their influence to quash this idea immediately. I feel like 60 seconds would generate a lot less pushback, while still accelerating pace of play. Thoughts?
Its a fair point Owen. The European Tour seemed to do well with 40 seconds when they gave it a shot. It could be used as a starting point for sure.
I'm interested to see if money eventually resolves the issue. Since Tiger appeared ratings went through the roof and pace of play went backwards (for an endless list of reasons that I don't want to visit). Cash followed the ratings up, cash will follow them down. And cash is king.
Viewers are voting with their remotes - if you're a business and your top line earnings are heading south, do you continue to do the same thing?
It's far too simplistic to say that cronic slow play is the reason for the ratings slump. But it's equally foolish to think it plays no part. Who knows, maybe a shrinking pay cheque might produce some desire to step it up a bit 🤔
The problem is the inmates (players) run the asylum. Any changes to shot clock, pace, etc have to be approved by the player policy board? The players have no incentive cause they’re just cashing checks. Prob will be when they see the next media rights deal come down the pike and hit them in the pocket book, that they’d agree to any change.
Great stuff! Ben Silverman plays at a good pace. The guy has a fascinating story. Here's the article I released about him this morning: "The Underdog of the Century" https://thegoldenmean2040.substack.com/p/underdog-of-the-century?utm_source=substack&utm_content=feed%3Arecommended%3Acopy_link
I was at the Amex on Sunday. Patrick Cantley's treesome took 5h05... to show up on the 17th tee. The last 3 groups played mode than a hole apart. Still, no boos from the beered fans on 17...