Analysis And Poll: "Optics, pace of play real issues behind new 'green-reading' review"
/I penned a Golfweek.com take on the USGA/R&A Statement today regarding green reading books.
This is a topic we've been hearing rumblings about for about a month now, though I wasn't sure the governing bodies were serious. Today's statement suggests they are very concerned about the impact these have on skill, something confirmed by the USGA's Mike Davis when I spoke to him at The Masters.
My take is a bit different in that I could care less what a player looks at while on the greens as long as he gets his putt struck in under 45 seconds. And as I lay out in the column, this is probably the ultimate reason the issue has arisen, but green speed is certainly another.
So what is motivating this possible crackdown? Your votes are appreciated!
