Augusta Greens Really Are THAT HARD... I'll Show You
WhyGolf demonstrates why Augusta National's greens are notoriously difficult by comparing standard green speeds to professional tournament conditions. Using their green reader app, they show how increasing a green's Stimp rating from 9 to 13 significantly alters the required aim point and putt strength for the same slope.
Higher green speeds (Stimp ratings) cause the ball to break significantly more on the same slope.
A standard aim point on a public course might need to be doubled or tripled for Tour-level green speeds.
Augusta National greens can reach a Stimp of 15, making speed control more important than line.
Visualizing the 3D break can help golfers understand how much speed dictates their starting line.
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