Sam Burns Criticizes PGA Tour's Slow-Play System After Leaving Committee

Sam Burns has voiced strong criticism of the PGA Tour's slow-play system after resigning from its pace-of-play committee. He noted that despite playing quickly, he was penalized due to officials timing the entire group instead of identifying the slowest player.

Burns joined the committee shortly after its formation but quickly became frustrated with the approach taken by officials. He experienced multiple instances where slower players relied on his pace, yet the entire group was penalized. This led him to request his removal from the committee, which he described as a waste of time.

In discussions about the committee's effectiveness, Burns pointed out that the timing rules do not account for the varying distances players must walk between shots. He emphasized the need for officials to focus on the specific player causing delays rather than penalizing the entire group. The PGA Tour is currently exploring data-driven solutions to address these concerns, which may include tracking individual player speeds in the future.