What the Heck is a Stimp Meter?

Anyone who has been playing or watching golf for any amount of time probably has heard of the Stimp Meter. You may have heard the term, but do you really know how it works? Here's a good description of what exactly a Stimp Meter is:

"A stimp meter is the device used to measure the speed of the greens. To get the stimp rating, a ball is rolled down a little ramp (the stimp meter) in eight different directions. The stimp rating is the average distance the ball rolls once it touches the greens. For instance, a course with a stimp rating of 12 is a course in which the ball rolled an average of 12 feet once it hit the greens. Most Professional Golfers Association courses run at a 10 to 12 stimp rating. The higher the number, the faster the course. Most municipal golf courses have an average stimp reading range from 7 to 10."

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