"Time for a shot clock"; "Cut the fields to 60" - Fans slam PGA Tour over 'ridiculous' slow play at Farmers Insurance Open 2025

The Farmers Insurance Open 2025 concluded on Saturday, January 25, with Harris English securing a one-shot victory over Sam Stevens. This marked his fifth PGA Tour title and his first win in two years.

Lately, there has been significant discussion about slow play on the PGA Tour, and this week’s event was no exception. The final group of the day, consisting of Harris English, Andrew Novak, and Aldrich Potgieter, took an astonishing 5 hours and 29 minutes to complete their round.

On Saturday, Golf Digest took to X to ask fans if the PGA Tour had a slow play problem.

Most of the fans were on the same page and complained about the rounds taking too long to finish. Several fans suggested introducing a shot clock, while a few also called for a shorter field.

Here's a look at some reactions:

"Time for a shot clock," one fan wrote. "I can understand the 1st guy needing a min to talk things out. But while theyre talking the other players should also be figuring out their shot so they just walk up and hit."

"Cut the fields to 60 players," another fan wrote.

"This is ridiculous and it teaches the younger kids that it is ok. Nicklaus started it when I was a kid. Tour rounds should be 4.5 hours at most. Casual should never be more than four hours," this fan commented.

"Yes they do but they refuse to address it. Today they could have made a bold statement, penalty strokes for the last group, yes. would impact the outcome but these guys knew there would be no penalty, just a lot of talk and no action," this fan opined.

"Is the sky blue? Is water wet?" this fan remarked.

"Absolutely they do! but a bit unfair with the wind conditions they had today," another user posted.

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How much money did Harris English win for claiming the Farmers Insurance Open 2025?

Harris English poses with the trophy after winning the Farmers Insurance Open (Image Source: Getty)

Harris English bagged a winner's share of $1,674,000 from the $9,300,000 purse at the Farmers Insurance Open 2025. Sam Stevens bagged $1,013,700 for the runner-up finish.

Here's a look at the payout at the Farmers Insurance Open 2025:

• 1. Harris English - $1,674,000
• 2. Sam Stevens - $1,013,700
• 3. Andrew Novak - $641,700
• T4. Kris Ventura - $418,500
• T4. Sungjae Im - $418,500
• 6. Hayden Springer - $337,125
• T7. Will Gordon - $302,250
• T7. Taylor Pendrith - $302,250
• T9. Lee Hodges - $225,525
• T9. Danny Willett - $225,525
• T9. Greyson Sigg - $225,525
• T9. K.H. Lee - $225,525
• T9. Joel Dahmen - $225,525
• T9. Lanto Griffin - $225,525
• T15. Ryan Gerard - $132,732
• T15. Kevin Streelman - $132,732
• T15. J.J. Spaun - $132,732
• T15. Sami Valimaki - $132,732
• T15. Beau Hossler - $132,732
• T15. Keegan Bradley - $132,732
• T15. Luke Clanton (a) - $0
• T15. Thomas Detry - $132,732
• T15. Ricky Castillo - $132,732
• T15. Aldrich Potgieter - $132,732