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September 17, 2008
Rangefinder Reliant?
Rangefinders are what cell phones used to be. Not long ago, it was no biggie to be sans cell phone for a day. Now, forgetting your cell phone is like forgetting your pants—not an option.
Playing without a rangefinder is not an option for the pros since 2006, when a USGA rule change (Decisions 14-3/0.5) allowed players to use rangefinders (in practice rounds, not in tournaments).
For amateurs, rangefinders are optional. But once someone in your foursome starts carrying one, it gets used—first as a novelty item and then as a gotta-have-it gadget. It helps with course management and relaxing over the ball; you're assured you're hitting the right club for approach shots and par-3 tee shots.
Bushnell's laser rangefinders dominate the pro market; a survey found that 9 of 10 PGA TOUR players use one Bushnell or another. The new 6.6 oz. Tour V2 is a vertical unit you operate with one hand. It functions on any course, locking in on the flagstick or hazard with an accuracy of +/- 1 yard. It's easy to use—no futzing, just point and push a button.
Where can you buy the Tour V2? Click here.
Playing without a rangefinder is not an option for the pros since 2006, when a USGA rule change (Decisions 14-3/0.5) allowed players to use rangefinders (in practice rounds, not in tournaments).
For amateurs, rangefinders are optional. But once someone in your foursome starts carrying one, it gets used—first as a novelty item and then as a gotta-have-it gadget. It helps with course management and relaxing over the ball; you're assured you're hitting the right club for approach shots and par-3 tee shots.
Bushnell's laser rangefinders dominate the pro market; a survey found that 9 of 10 PGA TOUR players use one Bushnell or another. The new 6.6 oz. Tour V2 is a vertical unit you operate with one hand. It functions on any course, locking in on the flagstick or hazard with an accuracy of +/- 1 yard. It's easy to use—no futzing, just point and push a button.
Where can you buy the Tour V2? Click here.
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