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Slow-Play Clock Targets Thomas, Young, Bradley at Aronimink

5/16/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Officials put a slow-play clock on leaders Justin Thomas, Cameron Young and Keegan Bradley at Aronimink.
Thomas said the warning was later removed and that wind and tough pin placements made a “time-par” unrealistic.
Friday’s rounds lasted over five hours, with groups including Max Schreiber exceeding five and a half hours.
PGA rules prescribe a warning, a one-stroke penalty, a $50,000 fine and disqualification for repeated slow play.

History

Historical Context

In 1990 Commissioner Tim Finchem added a formal slow-play rule—second warning triggers a one-stroke penalty and a $50,000 fine—building on the PGA Tour’s 1969 break from the PGA of America that created an autonomous Tournament Players Division. The policy lets the Tour, now overseen by leaders like Jay Monahan, enforce pace and deter violations.

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Story summary

Officials put a slow-play clock on leaders Justin Thomas, Cameron Young and Keegan Bradley at Aronimink.
Thomas said the warning was later removed and that wind and tough pin placements made a “time-par” unrealistic.
Friday’s rounds lasted over five hours, with groups including Max Schreiber exceeding five and a half hours.
PGA rules prescribe a warning, a one-stroke penalty, a $50,000 fine and disqualification for repeated slow play.

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