Professional golfers are battling slow play through a program developed by Vision54's Pia Nilsson and Lynn Marriott. Their proven method breaks down the golf shot process into three distinct phases that optimize performance and pace of play.

The Think Box (30 seconds max):

• Done away from the ball
• Gather information and make decisions
• Avoid information overload
• Commit to the shot

The Play Box (4-9 seconds):

• The actual swing or stroke
• Pure athletic performance state
• No technical thoughts
• Focus on feel and execution

The Memory Box:

• Post-shot analysis
• Positive reinforcement for good shots
• Learning from mistakes
• Quick processing and moving on


Slow play often develops from:

• Over-reliance on technology
• Too much technical instruction
• Information overload
• Lack of early pace training

Problems with slow play:

• Reduces athletic performance
• Increases unwanted thoughts
• Lowers success percentages
• Disrupts natural feel and rhythm

Success story: Annika Sorenstam exemplified efficient play by:

• Spending only 4-5 seconds in Play Box
• Maintaining strong shot commitment
• Moving forward regardless of outcome
• Keeping process simple and effective

This approach has helped numerous tour professionals overcome slow play habits, including one who received intervention after taking 15 practice swings per shot. The key is separating technical thoughts from execution, allowing players to maintain both pace and performance.

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