What does the cryptic crossword clue "Playing slowly a necessity for popular golfer (5)" mean?

The definition is "Playing slowly". The wordplay uses a hidden word. Hidden in "playing slowly a necessity for popuLAR GOlfer" The answer is LARGO.

Playing slowly a necessity for popular golfer (5)

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