Stimpmeter

English

Etymology

Blend of Stimpson + meter; it was designed by golfer Edward S. Stimpson, Sr. in 1935.

Noun

Stimpmeter (plural Stimpmeters)

  1. (golf) A device that measures the speed of a golf course's putting green by applying a known force to a golf ball and measuring the distance travelled.
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