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When Paige Spiranac speaks, golf fans listen—not just because she’s one of the most recognizable figures in the sport, but because she often says what everyone else is too afraid to. Her latest hot take? Slow play is ruining golf, and she’s got the solution: no golfer should take more than 40 seconds to hit a shot. Period.
Spiranac, never one to shy away from shaking up the traditionalists, dropped her opinion on social media, where it instantly ignited debate. Some fans praised her for calling out a problem that plagues both professional tournaments and weekend club rounds. Others accused her of oversimplifying a complex issue. But whether you agree or not, her point cuts to the core of one of golf’s biggest headaches—pace of play.
Anyone who’s sat through a five-hour round knows the frustration. Long pre-shot routines, endless club changes, and players pacing around like they’re solving quantum physics instead of hitting a 7-iron—it’s enough to test even the most patient golfer. Paige’s proposal trims the fat: 40 seconds, make your decision, swing the club, and move on.
It’s not as radical as it sounds. The PGA Tour already has pace-of-play guidelines, but they’re rarely enforced. Meanwhile, other sports—like tennis with its serve clock—have adopted time limits to keep fans engaged. So why not golf? Spiranac argues that enforcing a strict, shot-clock-like rule could speed things up, make tournaments more watchable, and keep recreational golf from turning into a marathon.
Love her or not, Paige has a knack for pushing the conversation forward. By championing a bold solution to slow play, she’s once again positioned herself as golf’s outspoken disruptor. And maybe—just maybe—40 seconds really is enough. After all, as Spiranac hints, golf should be challenging because of the shots, not because of how long you wait to take them.
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