Another view on slow-play "crisis" in N E Alliance

And here's a young man who does not agree with Peter Norrie:

JAMES BYRNE (Banchory)

I have to say I disagree with Peter Norrie's comments (on website last night) about the pre-shot routine. On the contrary, I believe a solid pre-shot routine helps to get the best out of those "flawed amateur swings" and improve scores, and as a result, the speed of play.
In my opinion, it is when a player stands over the ball like a lemon and lets his/her mind wander towards the following thoughts that slows up play:

"I think I've got the wrong club here."
"Whatever you do, don't go left."
"How on earth did I miss that short putt on the last?"
"Don't forget, straight left arm."

Those who are familiar with those thoughts - and nearly everyone is (I frequently find myself thinking along those lines) - are in completely the wrong frame of mind to be able to hit good shots and often wind up in trouble.
A simple, repeatable routine, like the one below, would certainly increase not only the standard of golf, but the speed of play and the enjoyment of everyone in the field.
Bob Rotella teaches these ideas in his books, and I am completely convinced.

*Select club, one practice swing, stand behind ball, pick target, step in, one look, go.

Not only would players spend less time standing over the ball (usually worrying about making a double), they would save time, not having to measure out club-lengths from gorse bushes.
I know it's only winter golf, but I would hate to see the rules modified.
So my solution to the slow-play problem would be to use a simple routine, stick to it, and that should result in better and quicker golf.