![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/patrick-cantlay-and-matt-fitzpatricks-spat-over-ridiculous-pace-of-play-claims/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/0_MAIN-TOUR-Championship-Round-Three.jpg&description=Matt Fitzpatrick and Patrick Cantlay are set to renew their rivalry during the upcoming Ryder Cup in Rome after previously exchanging verbal blows at the RBC Heritage back in April Matt Fitzpatrick has an awkward meeting with Patrick Cantlay to look forward to at the Ryder Cup after slamming his 'ridiculous' pace of play. The duo have been named in both the Europe and USA teams respectively for the match in Rome this weekend. Cantlay will be hoping to play a pivotal role for the US as they attempt to retain the trophy. However, he might have to take Fitzpatrick's complaints on board yet again. The 29-year-old previously took aim at his opposite number during April's RBC Heritage for his pedestrian pace and was left frustrated that penalties were not given out. "It's like hitting your head against a brick wall," he said. "No one ever gets penalised. I think the last person to get penalised was the young lad [Guan Tianlang] at The Masters in 2013. I think that tells you enough about where people are at with this. It's ridiculous really. "I think it's a real issue, way more needs to be done. The thing is I really like referees over here, they are great people, but I did not see a single ref all day. There were a few shots we were waiting and I don't understand where they are all hiding. It does become frustrating when you are waiting so long." Fitzpatrick was not the only star with complaints. Brooks Koepka, who has also been named in the Ryder Cup team, took aim at his teammate at the Masters for his 'brutally slow' play. Cantlay responded to both Fitzpatrick and Koepka's claims as he attempted to defend himself ahead of the Zurich Classic of New Orleans. "I'm definitely slower than average, have been my whole career," he admitted. Which side will win the Ryder Cup? Share your predictions in the comments below "I definitely take my time. Like I said, being on the PAC [PGA Tour's Player Advisory Council] has been interesting because the times that it's taken to play ro){kind=link}
Matt Fitzpatrick and Patrick Cantlay are set to renew their rivalry during the upcoming Ryder Cup in Rome after previously exchanging verbal blows at the RBC Heritage back in April
Matt Fitzpatrick has an awkward meeting with Patrick Cantlay to look forward to at the Ryder Cup after slamming his “ridiculous” pace of play.
The duo have been named in both the Europe and USA teams respectively for the match in Rome this weekend. Cantlay will be hoping to play a pivotal role for the US as they attempt to retain the trophy.
However, he might have to take Fitzpatrick’s complaints on board yet again. The 29-year-old previously took aim at his opposite number during April’s RBC Heritage for his pedestrian pace and was left frustrated that penalties were not given out.
“It’s like hitting your head against a brick wall,” he said. “No one ever gets penalised. I think the last person to get penalised was the young lad [Guan Tianlang] at The Masters in 2013. I think that tells you enough about where people are at with this. It’s ridiculous really.