Regardless, they are continually marshaled to make sure they don't fall behind. Marshals aren't gruff. Rather they try to help the players - looking for lost balls, raking bunkers, politely informing them they are X number of minutes off their pace. Nobody likes slow play. And, of course, nobody likes being adrift in a yardless world, so Kirby markers make the experience predictable and swift.
Golf remains a straightforward game.
Find your plate, hit your ball.