Lesson 4 of 10
Green speed and Target Speed
Stimp describes the conditions; Target Speed describes intended arrival at the hole.
In this lesson
- Clear explanation with background – why it matters on the green
- Practical exercise in 4 steps
- Self-check question to test your understanding
- Ask the AI Coach about this topic
A question from this lessonWhy must a 3 rps table not be used as a 4 rps result?
All lessons in this course: Green Reading
- Read line and speed together
- Find the fall line as your reference
- Estimating slope: the 100-inch reference
- Green speed and Target Speed
- Aim Point – your target point on the fall line
- Distance Point – dosing your stroke
- Read original tables without interpolation
- High line, low line and changing contours
- Separate reading errors from execution errors
- Your green-reading practice plan
Free articles & podcasts on this topic
- Podcast · 10 min Putt Distance Data: Stimp 13, 1-3% Inclination, 3 rps
- Podcast · 22 min Mastering Lag Putting: The Science of Target Speed, Distance Control and Eliminating Three-Putts
- Article Lag Putting: The Art of Distance Control and Integration
- Article Target Speed: The Key to Consistent Putting