There’s nothing worse than heading to the course on a sunny Saturday, ready for a smooth round, only to find yourself behind the slowest, most frustrating group imaginable. And at the center of it all? A guy who takes five practice swings, re-reads every green like it’s Augusta, and still ends up double-bogeying.
These are the golfers who would absolutely ruin your pace of play and maybe even your day. Whether they’re chatting too much, grinding over 2-footers, or playing like they’re on a PGA Tour live stream, here are 15 guys you do not want to follow.
15. Bryson DeChambeau
Bryson treats every shot like a physics equation, which is cool until it takes five minutes to solve. Get ready for lengthy delays while he debates the air density with his caddie.
14. Ben Crane
There’s methodical, and then there’s Ben Crane. He’s been the poster boy for slow play longer than most pros have had sponsors.
13. Kevin Na
If you’re a fan of watching someone address the ball 47 times before pulling the trigger, Kevin Na’s your guy. For the rest of us, it’s a special kind of torture.
12. Jason Day
Jason Day’s pre-shot routine involves checking in with his soul. It’s meditative for him, but a nightmare for anyone waiting on the tee box.
11. Sergio Garcia
Between regripping the club like he’s trying to strangle it and mid-round tantrums, Sergio is a wild card for slow, stressful vibes. You’re just never quite sure when he’ll melt down—or how long it’ll take.
10. J.B. Holmes
J.B. Holmes has been known to take literal minutes to hit a shot. His playing partners have probably aged in dog years.
9. Patrick Cantlay
Cantlay has the on-course urgency of someone browsing a bookstore. His vibe screams, “What’s the rush?”
8. Jordan Spieth
Jordan’s constant chatter with his caddie might be entertaining on TV, but on the course, it would test your sanity. Especially when it doesn’t seem to help his decision-making.
7. Andrew Loupe
You probably forgot about Andrew Loupe until now, but your patience wouldn’t. He once got called out on national broadcasts for making molasses look fast.
6. Jim Furyk
Furyk’s swing isn’t the problem—it’s the time it takes to get there. His routine feels like someone stuck in a golf loading screen.
5. Ian Poulter
Poulter brings major tournament intensity to casual rounds. Every read, line, and decision gets the full Ryder Cup treatment.
4. Rickie Fowler
Rickie’s not a villain here, but man, he takes his time. It’s the laid-back cool guy who somehow still makes every shot feel like a deliberation.
3. Bernhard Langer
Langer’s a legend—and also a champion of the 90-second putt read. Combine that with the anchor putting drama, and you’ve got a recipe for frustration.
2. Phil Mickelson
Phil’s a showman, but he’s also a human rain delay. Between club changes, weird shots, and discussions with bones (or whoever’s caddying), you’ll lose track of time.
1. Kevin Kisner
Kisner is the guy who will take his sweet time, chirp the whole group, and still blame the pace on someone else. He’s somehow both the problem and the guy complaining about the problem.
