Stimpmeter has been around since the 30's but it only came into the public eye in the last 25 or so years. At least in our area, where there has been an "arms race" among the "better clubs" regarding green speeds, posting is a very dangerous practice. I encourages competition with other clubs. it increase pressure on the Super to attain high speeds every day. Moreover, with the new grass cultivars, it is much easier to get to "silly" speeds which lead to slow paly, reduced hole locations etc. But as a tool for trying to achieve consistency, it is useful. Nonetheless, we are pressured to announce the readings. so far we have supported our Super and refused.