# Justin Rose and Tommy Fleetwood get 'bad times' for slow play

> Two top golfers penalized for slow play at BMW PGA Championship.
- Title: Justin Rose and Tommy Fleetwood get 'bad times' for slow play
- Summary: Two top golfers penalized for slow play at BMW PGA Championship. Justin Rose and Tommy Fleetwood received 'bad times' for slow play at BMW PGA Championship…
- Keywords: justin rose, tommy fleetwood, bmw pga championship, dp world tour, slow play, bad times, pace of play policy, golf, rory mcilroy, david howell, sports, Justin
- Source: Nationalclubgolfer — https://nationalclubgolfer.com/tour/features/justin-rose-tommy-fleetwood-slow-play
- Author: Matt Chivers
- Published: 2026-10-06T16:33:35+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: justin rose, tommy fleetwood, bmw pga championship, dp world tour, slow play, bad times, pace of play policy, golf, rory mcilroy, david howell, sports
## Slow play penalty
Justin Rose and Tommy Fleetwood received 'bad times' for slow play at BMW PGA Championship.
## Bad time definition
A bad time occurs when a player takes longer than 40 seconds to play a stroke while monitored, or 50 seconds if first in the group.
## Penalty consequences
A second bad time leads to a stroke penalty, a third adds a two-stroke penalty, and a fourth results in disqualification.
## DP World Tour enforcement
DP World Tour has given strict penalties for slow play, with two players receiving shot penalties this year.
## David Howell's view
David Howell, a two-time Ryder Cup winner, says slow play is a major debate at tour level and the DP World Tour enforces strict penalties.
## Tournament timing
Thursday and Friday at Wentworth took just under five hours with a two-tee start, making it impossible to play faster.
## Slow play examples
Gregorio de Leo was penalized at Turkish Airlines Open, and Arpichaya Yubol received a shot penalty at LPGA ShopRite.
## Club level impact
74% of golfers surveyed said slow play was their biggest frustration at club level.
## England Golf solution
England Golf trialed checkpoints at championships, which saw no slow play penalties and was adopted full-time.
## David Howell's advice
Howell suggests golfers should focus on quick actions, like lining up the ball without readingjust once.
## What happens next
DP World Tour will continue enforcing strict penalties for slow play to improve tournament pace.
## Key takeaway

Justin Rose and Tommy Fleetwood received 'bad times' for slow play at BMW PGA Championship, with DP World Tour enforcing strict penalties to address tournament delays.