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Golf's Patrick Cantlay Faces Criticism Over Slow Play

7/1/2025

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Patrick Cantlay, a top golfer with eight PGA Tour victories, is under fire for his slow play. Fellow golfer Michael Kim came to his defense, suggesting that TV coverage skews perceptions of Cantlay's pace. With a recent T32 finish at the Rocket Classic, the pressure mounts as he vies for a coveted Ryder Cup spot.

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Patrick Cantlay, a top golfer with eight PGA Tour victories, is under fire for his slow play. Fellow golfer Michael Kim came to his defense, suggesting that TV coverage skews perceptions of Cantlay's pace. With a recent T32 finish at the Rocket Classic, the pressure mounts as he vies for a coveted Ryder Cup spot.