How to Use a Laser Rangefinder

By Jia Hepeng


Golf laser range finder is a device which lets the users view through its viewfinder to be able to properly focus on the golf for any other target. This device is able to letting you acquire genuine information regarding the distance to the intended target. Some advanced laser range finders were created in a way that the user can make adjustments of the reading of the distance based on the slope amongst user and target point. Other devices have flexible temperature and altitude.

Like many other people you might want to known whether the golf laser range finder can be legally used by many golfers at the golf course. After the USGA Decision 14-3/0.5, laser range finders that measure the distance only BUT NOT temperature, altitude, ground or other aspects can now be utilized so long as the Local Rules authorize that use. Note that USGA is an abbreviation for United States Golf Association.

Currently most US golf courses have adopted the Local Rule that permits golfers to use golf laser range finder that calculates the distance only. You should however observe that there are several golf clubs that disallow the use of such gadgets. If you're taking part in a tournament you should enquire whether the laser view finder and possibly other GPS devices are permitted.

According to the provisions and effect of the USGA Handicap System Rule 14-3 and Decision 5-1f2, if golf players use golf laser range finder or another GPS gadget that measures only the distance should publish the standing even if the particular Local Rule facilitates the usage of such gadgets for that purpose.

In respect to USGA Handicap Rules, the gadgets which can be modified for slope or altitude or temperature CANNOT be used in golf tournament or in the round that is posted to the golf player's handicap. This not withstanding, these products are very useful devices that you may use in order to understand how much downhill or uphill slope between the target and the individual may impact the distance that the golf ball is predicted to travel.

What are the advantages of the golf laser range finder? There are several advantages that make the laser range finder outstanding as compared to other similar GPS devices. To begin with, it is very highly accurate. Its accuracy is of +/-1 yard. Second, it is capable of supplying the exact distance between the pin, false prints and tiers on green. Third; so long as nothing obstructs its view, the device provides right reading of distance from user to the target. Fourth, the unit can also provide information regarding slope between target and player but you are prohibited to use it for this purpose during gold tournaments.

A few of the cons of the golf laser range finder include that; to acquire range you need an unblocked view to the target. In case you have blind approach then you are not lucky. Secondly, the readings on the laser will be interupted with by anything that reduces the overall clarity of air such as rain, fog, extreme bright light, etc. In addition, a steady hand is necessary if one is to get readings that are precise.




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