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Butch Harmon Proposes Two-Shot Penalties for Slow Play

9/4/2025

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Butch Harmon proposes two-shot penalties to address slow play in professional golf, criticizing fines as ineffective.
The issue gained attention during the Tour Championship, where Patrick Cantlay received criticism for his slow pace despite finishing second.
Tommy Fleetwood, who won, remained unaffected by Cantlay's speed, concentrating on his own performance.

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Butch Harmon proposes two-shot penalties to address slow play in professional golf, criticizing fines as ineffective.
The issue gained attention during the Tour Championship, where Patrick Cantlay received criticism for his slow pace despite finishing second.
Tommy Fleetwood, who won, remained unaffected by Cantlay's speed, concentrating on his own performance.