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The USGA is coming under fire from golf fans over the tee times it has selected for Round 3 of the US Open.
Play doesn’t get under way at Los Angeles Country Club until 9.33am local time – that’s 5.3pm in the UK – when Ryan Fox goes off as a single.
Leader Rickie Fowler has to wait until 3.40pm – 11.40pm in the UK – to continue his title tilt in the company of compatriot Wyndham Clark.
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Indeed, as the clock strikes 10pm in the UK tonight, ten groups will still be waiting to begin their third rounds. Here’s a full guide to all of Saturday’s tee times.
In all likelihood, the late start has been dictated by television executives but that hasn’t stopped many golf fans from venting their frustration.
Here’s a summary of the sentiment on social media…
Good of the organisers to spare a thought for those of us who might want to watch in Europe 🙄
— Rory Fitz (@RoryFitz11) June 17, 2023
Are you guys out of your minds? It was dark when the players finished tonight. Ever heard of being golf ready and course management? Great course and players but USGA FAILING MISERABLY.
— Nancy (@Nancy313411731) June 17, 2023
Why are the tee times so late?
— Kathy Krieger (@kkriege) June 17, 2023
Too feckin late
— E Roc (@eroc197) June 17, 2023
Just had a wee look at the tee-times for round 3 of the US Open. Am guessing viewing figures in the Old World are not going to be high. Leaders start at 11.40pm UK time 😳
— John Huggan (@johnhuggan) June 17, 2023
Pain 😩 pic.twitter.com/He0USswirj
— Jamie Weir (@jamiecweir) June 17, 2023
The tee times for the leaders in the us open are awful, maybe see front 9 if am lucky, old man problems 🤣🤣🤣
— Barry greer (@Greer17Lfc) June 17, 2023
Me: US Open starts, *gets hype*
Also me: See's 3rd round tee times 😭 pic.twitter.com/pVNOm2C5fd— Mark (@mashmanos) June 17, 2023
When you see that the final group at the US Open tee off at 11.40pm UK time pic.twitter.com/Lfg0YVmHA0
— Michael Annison (@Mannison97) June 17, 2023
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