Ohio Golf Journal July 2018

Tour. With the Shot Clock Masters, he attacked slow-play head-on by putting every player on the clock on every shot. Unfortunately, because it took place the week before the U.S. Open, plus it was held in Austria, this revolutionary event gained only a passing notice. The hype leading up to Shinnecock, plus Dustin *OHNSONmS IMPRESSIVE SIX stroke win in Memphis, capped by his walk-off eagle on the 72nd hole garnered most of the golf media’s attention. Eachgroup, inthe tournament, was accompanied by a golf cart that carried a large digital shot clock. Players had 50 seconds to complete a shot, IF THEY WERE ÚRST TO PLAY IN their group. A full 50 seconds was also given for all par-3 tee shots and putts. The time was shortened to 40 seconds for par-4 and par-5 tee shots, or if the player was second (or third) to play on putts and approaches. If the player went over the allotted time there was no grace period, appeal, or looking the other way. A one- stroke penalty was added to his score. The digital display was easy for all to see and the referee, assigned to each group, called “time,” when the Ohio Golf Journal