Choosing A Golf Range Finder

Golf rangefinders have become extremely popular over the last few years and are now one of the most essential golf accessories to have.

Today,  there are two types of rangefinders They both have one thing in common. That is they are both extremely accurate. There are a number of different types and brands on the market, all with different features and technology.

Golf GPS Rangefinder is a device measures the distance between you and an object on the course by using satellite technology. There are many different GPS devices on the market that come with a range of features and different technology.

A Golf Laser Range finder is a device that is able to measure the distance of an object on the course such as a hazard or the pin by using a laser. The device is aimed at the object and the laser is used to bounce off the object to determine the distance.

Some of the features on these devices are really amazing. Maximum distance ranges can be anything from 500 yards to well over 1,000 yards away, and are normally accurate to with +/- 1 yard, although some of the latest models can be accurate to within 6 inches.

What to Choose? Do you choose a laser device or GPS?

By choosing the right rangefinder, golf can become much easier and these devices certainly give you an advantage over a competitor who is without one!

Apart from price, one of the first things you should consider is what you are going to be using your rangefinder for.

If you want to use it in competitions or for tournament play then you will need to make sure that you buy a Tournament Legal Golf Rangefinder.

Slope Editions, which are not allowed to be used in competitions or tournament play because they provide more advanced features like adjusted yardage measurements that take into account the angle of slope, weather conditions and altitude, some even make club selection easier by offering suggestions on which club to take for your next shot.

Other factors you should consider include, size and weight, magnification capability, how easy they are to use and whether you are more comfortable with a horizontal and vertically-orientated golf rangefinder.

What you need to remember is that this accuracy and maximum distance ranges have been tested under optimal weather conditions and with large, smooth and reflective targets, so to be safe it is probably best to halve that figure in you head, unless you are lucky enough to be playing in perfect weather conditions all of the time!