The five-time Tour-winner, who recently served on the Player Advisory Council, has a bold idea to eliminate slow play.
Pace of play on the PGA Tour has been a hot-button topic, and Camilo Villegas is convinced the Tour can stamp it out in 2026.
Manuel Merizalde of Colombia already had five birdies in eight holes Thursday and rode that to a 6-under 66, giving him a three-way share of the lead
Following a suspension of play at the Sony Open, Camilo Villegas sounded off on penalties needed for golfers playing too slowly.
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Manuel Merizalde of Colombia already had five birdies in eight holes Thursday and rode that to a 6-under 66, giving him a three-way share of the lead after the opening round of the Latin America Amateur Championship.
Camilo Villegas started his competitive season at the 2025 Sony Open in Hawaii. Ahead of the event, he gave his opinion on one of the biggest issues marring golf at the moment: slow play.
Manuel Merizalde of Colombia is a 45-year-old who works for a security company and rarely plays golf more than once a week. Those low expectations might have helped him in the opening round of the Latin America Amateur Championship.