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Stimp

Stimp

A measure of how fast a course's greens are. A green's Stimp is measured by a Stimpmeter, a metal ramp laid on the green down which a ball is allowed to roll (Kelley, About.com). The distance the ball rolls down the ramp and beyond determines the green's Stimp, or Stimp rating. Stimps higher than 9 are considered fast (Kelley, About.com).

The eponymous measurement, created by Eddie Stimpson, was adopted by the USGA in 1978.

Some club manufacturers design their putters to account for a course's Stimp rating, with a heavier club head designed for a slower Stimp and a lighter head for a faster green (Kelley, About.com).

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