The PGA Tour is currently engaged in a significant conversation about its slow-play crisis, particularly in light of recent events like the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am.

Recent tournaments have highlighted the contrast between slow and fast play, with notably sluggish rounds at the American Express and Farmers Insurance events.

The Farmers Insurance Open, in particular, recorded excessively long round times, raising concerns among players about how conditions were impacting pace of play.

In contrast, the Genesis Invitational at Torrey Pines achieved much shorter round times, averaging just over four hours, thanks to playing twosomes in favorable weather.

Factors contributing to the faster play at the Genesis included the format of twosomes versus threesomes, smaller weekend fields, and more favorable scoring conditions.

In response to the ongoing slow play issue, the PGA Tour is looking to limit field sizes in the future as part of a broader strategy to enhance the pace of play.

The Tour is also implementing several strategies to tackle slow play, including virtual rulings, testing distance-measuring devices, and possibly publicizing players' pace of play data.

While the Tour has not yet introduced a shot clock, the idea has gained traction following the successful debut of TGL, which features a 40-second countdown.

Dottie Pepper's recent call for players to demonstrate more respect regarding pace of play resonated with both fans and players alike.

Humorously addressing the slow-play issue, Jim Nantz acknowledged the topic during the trophy ceremony with Rory McIlroy, indicating a shift in the narrative surrounding the issue.