Golf Doctor tip of the week: Stimp meter

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FORT MYERS, Fla.- The Golf Doctor, Mike Calbot, and WINK News weekend sports anchor, Morgan Frances, give golfers a two-minute tip they can take to the course.

This week, Morgan and Mike show golfers how golf courses measure the speed of a green with the Stimp meter.

The Golf Doctor airs every Sunday morning on WINK News. Need a prescription for your game? Email us at golfdoctor@winknews.com. Video not there? Subscribe to our YouTube channel by clicking here.

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