Sunday, 6 May 2012

The Facts About Golf Laser Range Finders

By Andrew Revkin


With the golf laser range finder you can view through its viewfinder so that you can aim effectively at the golf hole or any other target that you need. This device can provide the right data of the range between you and the target there are several advanced laser range finders which are adaptable such that you can read the distance based on the slope that lies between you and the target. There's also some other devices that are designed in a way that you are able to adjust altitude and temperature.

Like most other people you might want to known whether or not the golf laser range finder can be legally used by several 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 permit that use. Note that USGA is an abbreviation for United States Golf Association.

At this time most US golf courses have adopted the Local Rule that allows golfers to use golf laser range finder that calculates the distance only. You need to however observe that there are some golf clubs that disallow the use of such gadgets. If you are participating in a tournament you should check out whether the laser view finder and possibly other GPS devices are allowed.

In respect 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 device that measures only the distance should submit the scores even if the particular Local Rule facilitates the usage of such devices for that purpose.

In respect to USGA Handicap Rules, the gadgets which can be modified for slope or altitude or temperature CANNOT be utilized in golf tournament or in the round that is published to the golf player's handicap. This not withstanding, these products are very useful devices that you may use as a way to learn 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 some benefits that make the laser range finder excellent as compared to other similar GPS devices. To begin with, it is very highly precise. Its accuracy is of +/-1 yard. Second, it is capable of giving the exact range between the pin, false prints and tiers on green. Third; so long as nothing obstructs its view, the device provides accurate reading of distance from user to the target. Fourth, the device can also provide information about slope between target and player however you are prohibited to use it for this purpose during gold tournaments.

A few of the disadvantages of the golf laser range finder consist of; first, there must be unobstructed clear view so the device can obtain the distance measurement towards the target. In this regard, the individuals with blind strategy may experience troubles in using it for such purpose. Secondly; fog, rain, bright light, dark light and any additional factors that hinder the clarity of air restrict the laser readings. Thirdly, you require steady hands so that you can get accurate readings.




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