Dog's onto something - something I'm learning (but struggling to practice).

It goes hand in hand with 'hit it, find it, and hit it again'.

A simple, repeatable PSR tells the mind and body that "It's time to hit a shot now". The only reason you know how long it's been since you hit a shot is because your mind tells you. The only reason a putt for birdie is more important than that fourth putt for double is because your mind tells you.

A good PSR will get your body and mind synched up to swing the club. You need to convince your mind that it's no different than any other shot. Why is there no pressure on the range? Because there's nothing at risk. You need to hit the next shot with a carefully chosen target, but not caring about the outcome.

All this to answer the OP question: Slow play shouldn't be a deterrent. You're on the golf course, swinging a club, enjoying your friends and the scenery. You're not down a mine, you're not fighting a war, you're not cleaning toilets...

It's the uncontrolled emotion that killed your round - not the slow play. Think back to your self talk as you waited - and the chatter amongst your group. I highly doubt that any of it was positive.

Carry on Slats - this is a game that can never be won, only played. There's something to learn every round.

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For the record, I'm a club doctor, not a swing doctor.