Social Media Blasts ‘Disgraceful’ And ‘Absolutely Brutal’ Open Pace Of Play

Golf fans were disappointed with the pace of play on day one at The Open, with rounds taking six hours over the Old Course at St Andrews.

Drivable par-4s, double greens and a steady wind may have contributed, but players and fans were unimpressed with how long the rounds were taking. Tiger Woods’ group went out at 2.59pm local time and were approaching the final green six hours later, by which point the grandstands featured plenty of empty seats.