CALCULATE YOUR GOLF HANDICAP

USGA Course Rating
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18-hole Score

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GREEN SPEEDS - How does a Stimpmeter work? It is a very simple idea. A metal “track” would hold the golf ball and the golf ball would rest in a notch in the track until the device reached an angle of 20 degrees. Once 20 degrees was reached the golf ball would come out of the small notch and roll down the track.

The distance the ball rolls on the green once it has left the track is the “Stimp” reading. For example, if the ball rolls an average of 11.2 feet then the stimp reading would be 11.2.

What is the Stimp reading of my course? Most public courses range from 8.5 to 10.5 dependent upon a number of factors. Most PGA Tour greens stimp out around 11 and Major Championship courses run between 11.5 and 13.0. In 1976, the average green speed on the PGA Tour was 7.5.

So what's a good stimpmeter reading for my backyard putting green?
If you're a weekend golfer, you'll want to go with something between 8.0-9.5. Most of the courses you will play are 9.0 or less, a 13.0 or above is almost unplayable. We here at Elite have a multitude of terrific surfaces! Our two top seller surfaces can be set anywhere from 9.0-11.0. We can make adjustments to your liking during the installation!

THE PUTTER IS THE MOST USED GOLF CLUB

When golfers tally their scores at the end of a round, most of them find that putts make up about half of their stroke total. But ask the same golfers if they practice putting as much as they practice other parts of their game and the likely answer is "No." Indeed, most golfers spend lots of time on the driving range hitting their irons and drivers, but relatively few spend much time on the practice green. Here are some tips for practicing your putting.

Step 1
Practice the routine. Some golfers take three practice swings. Others remove their glove just before they putt. Whatever the routine used before putting, the same routine should be incorporated into practice. Routine breeds comfort, which translates into successful putts during a real round.

Step 2
Practice with only two balls. The balls should be the same so that each putt is the same. Golfers who practice putting with more than a couple of balls tend to move too quickly. They hit one ball and immediately move on to the next, and so on, without taking the time to think about how an individual putt felt or why it went where it did. In addition, golfers should sink each putt during practice – even if it takes two or more putts. That is hard to do if you have too many balls running into one another.

Step 3
Practice like it is real. When golfers hit their ball onto the green, the average distance between their ball and the hole is between about 20 and 30 feet. The average chip lands three to eight feet from the cup. As a result, golfers should focus most of their practice on long putts – those between eight and 30 feet – and short putts from eight feet in. Practicing long putts helps golfers develop distance and speed control, too. The goal should be to make every putt, but the reality is that golfers miss most of their long putts. So their secondary goal should be to get the ball within three feet of the cup. Spend time practicing those short-distance putts to make sure you do not add unnecessary strokes to your total.

Step 4
Work downhill. A downhill putt is one of the most difficult putts that golfers encounter. Golfers have a hard time judging how fast the ball will go, especially as they try to factor in the velocity the ball will gain as it rolls. As a result, golfers should practice downhill putts. A good tip for downhill putts is to hit the ball on the toe of the putter, which deadens the impact of the putter on the ball and helps control speed. Practice putting on the toe of the putter to get a feel for how those types of putts will feel.

Step 5
Stay at it. Given that so much of a golf score is made up of putts, it is important – especially for beginners – to practice putting as much as they practice the other elements of their game. Experienced golfers can get away with practicing less – perhaps twice a week for 60 minutes each time – but still will benefit from any additional practice.

Practice, Practice, Practice! Whether you're looking to improve your golf game, or you want to improve the look of your home exterior, a backyard Putting Green is a great way to go. Putting Greens installed by Elite Putting Greens roll true, require little to no maintenance, saves water & look fantastic. They are great for hosting - guests love them!

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