Marc Leishman Furious Over Slow Play at The Open 2025! 😤
LIV Golf’s Marc Leishman didn’t hold back after a brutally slow first round at Royal Portrush. The Aussie golf star slammed the pace of play at The Open Championship, saying it “felt like we were on the course for 12 hours.” From three-putts on 18 to LIV vs PGA pace drama—this fiery rant is a must-watch!
Leishman isn’t the only one upset. US Open champ JJ Spaun was hit with a bad time warning, and tensions flared between Jon Rahm’s caddie and officials. Are delays ruining golf’s biggest events? Or are players overreacting?
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Aliy golf’s Mark Leechman didn’t hold back after a frustrating first round at the Open Championship 2025, voicing his displeasure with a glacial pace of play at Royal Portrish. The 41-year-old Aussie carded a two overpar 73 on the Dunloose Lynx, but seemed more irritated by the tempo of the round than by his actual performance. Paired with Steuart Sink and Matteo Manisero, Leechman hinted that the slow groups ahead were the main source of his annoyance. I think I got up around 8:00, watched some TV for about an hour, he said post round. But once we got out there, it honestly felt like we were on the golf course for 12 hours. We’d only played eight holes in 3 hours. That was tough to deal with, especially when you’re used to finishing in under 4 and a half on the LIV tour. Leashman, who plays for LIIV Golf’s Ripper GC, admitted the delays took a mental toll despite doing his best to stay composed. You try to manage it and I felt like I did okay, but I definitely got a little frustrated out there, he added. I felt like I was playing well, but just wasn’t getting anything out of it. Conditions were tough, too. Hopefully, I can get something going in the morning. Asked if any explanation was offered for the delays, Leechman simply said, “No, just that everyone takes their time.” Unfortunately, the sluggish pace wasn’t the only thing that soured his day. Leechman closed with a bogey on the par 418th despite finding the middle of the fairway with his drive. He three putted from 34 ft ending his round on a bitter note. I had a couple of birdies on 14 and 15, a solopipar on 16, but I was pretty pee asterisk asterisk asterisk asterisk d off with that finish on 18. He admitted that’s golf though. You trying to fight back tomorrow. Meanwhile, the theme of slow play extended beyond Leechman’s group. US Open champion JJ Spawn was issued a bad time warning on the 17th hole after his group was placed on the clock. Spawn took over 50 seconds for his approach shot, exceeding the allowed time even as the first to play. If he receives another bad time in the next round, he’ll be assessed a one-stroke penalty. According to golf.com, Spawn’s warning led to a heated exchange between John Rom’s Caddy, Adam Hayes, and a rules official with former Caddyy Jim Bones McKay describing it as a tense conversation. Hayes reportedly stood up for Spawn, an unusual sight in the world of professional golf. With slow play becoming a recurring frustration at Royal Portrait, all eyes will be on how players adjust heading into the weekend.
