Re: Alternative to a Stimpmeter

USGA Stimpmeter Instruction Booklet

"The Stimpmeter is a simple, accurate device manufactured by the USGA
that allows one to make a standard measurement of -- and place a
numerical figure on -- the speed of a putting green. It has proven to be
an invaluable asset to the game of golf and a helpful management tool
for the golf course superintendent, but it is not intended for course
comparisons. "

"Strive for championship conditions only for limited periods of time,
principally for important club events. Turfgrass failure is common when
championship conditions are maintained for too long or when adverse
weather conditions occur."

http://www.usga.org/turf/articles/management/greens/stimpmeter.html


"Dave Lee" <DaveLeeNC@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> "FY" <f.@OhnoUdont> wrote in message
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>> Since you need to start with a known ball speed anyway( which is why
>> a
> Stimp
>> rating requires a Stimpmeter)
>> why not just measure the distance off your own home built ramp, call
>> the
>> ramp the Leemeter, and rate the green in Lees?
>>
>> Stopwatch or yardstick, you need the same launch speed.
>>
>
> The main motivation is that I'd like to be able to compare the greens
> that I
> play vs. the pro's who unfortunately don't play in Lees :-)
>
> dave
>
> ps. And you would not need the initial ball speed.
>
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