Are Slope Rangefinders Legal in Golf? The Precise Answer
Not a flat yes or no. Rule 4.3a and Model Local Rule G-5, explained with the actual rule numbers from the 2023 Rules of Golf.
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Golf Equipment Rules That Actually Affect Amateurs
Most equipment rules never touch a casual round. Here are the ones that do, each with the actual rule number, from the 2023 Rules of Golf.
Golf Rangefinder Repair: Fixable, or Time to Replace?
Most “broken” rangefinders are a battery, lens, or reset issue. Here is the order to check things in, and how to think about repair vs replace.
How to Test Whether Your Golf Rangefinder Is Accurate?
No lab equipment needed. Three practical ways to check whether a new (or old) golf rangefinder is giving you numbers you can trust.
Golf GPS Watch vs Handheld: Which Fits How You Play
Same GPS course data, two different form factors. Here is how a golf GPS watch and a handheld actually differ, so you can pick by how you play.
Golf Rangefinder in Rain, Fog and Low Light
Fog, rain and low light do not break a laser rangefinder, but they degrade the signal in three different ways. Here is what each one actually does.
Golf Rangefinder Warranty: What “Lifetime” Actually Covers
Lifetime warranty” on a rangefinder often means a different, non-golf product line. Here’s what golf-specific rangefinder warranties actually cover in the US.
Do You Need a Rangefinder Under $150 to Be Any Good?
Budget golf rangefinders use the same core laser measurement as premium ones. Here’s what actually gets cut at a lower price, and what doesn’t.
Golf Rangefinder Reading the Trees Instead of the Flag? Here’s Why
Getting a distance reading 30-40 yards long? Your golf rangefinder is probably locking onto what’s behind the flag, not the flag itself. Here’s why and what to do.
Golf Rangefinder Battery Life: CR2 vs Rechargeable
What battery your golf rangefinder actually uses, how long it typically lasts, and why cold weather cuts into that number more than you’d expect.