Range Finders - Highly Popular With Golfers

A device called a rangefinder is designed to improve your golf game by providing accurate distance readings to objects on the course. They use an eye safe laser to target an object and then measure the time it takes for the laser to bounce off the object and return to the rangefinder. They are also useful in the fields of geology or archaeology, where they can be used to build 3-dimensional models of the terrain simply by taking measurements at a select few locations.

The GPS range finders work via a satellite, you download a map of the courses you are going to play for which there is a fee involved when downloading these maps. With some types you have to make a yearly payment to receive the maps or you can get them as pay as you go if you prefer, you should remember that this payment is on top of your purchase price of the unit this might work out expensive if you intend on playing different courses.

Some GPS units have a map on the screen that lets you know where the hazards are located on each hole you play, this could be an option you might look for when purchasing your range finder.

When you look through the viewer and focus on the flag a small circle appears around the flag on the screen, this means you have locked the laser on to the flag and it will give you a very accurate yardage reading to the pin.

When you are looking to purchase this type of unit make sure it has this option installed on it, this makes sure the laser is hitting the flag and not a different target.

These range finders will help to complete your round in a reasonable time, as it removes the task of walking up and down the fairway looking for yardage markers to get your distance to the pin. This is probably one of the reasons that the USGA and R&A decided to make them legal for amateur competitions.