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What are the restrictions on range finders in golf tournaments?

Posted on August 5th, 2011 by Larry D Keen

Im planning on buying one but don't want to buy one that i cant use in tournament. any ideas on good ones?

The rules of golf allow for distance measuring devices, but not for ones that measure wind, elevation, slope, etc.

From the USGA:

14-3/0.5 Local Rule Permitting use of Distance-Measuring Device
Q. may a Committee, by Local Rule, permit the use of distance-measuring devices?
A. Yes. A Committee may establish a Local Rule allowing players to use devices that measure or gauge distance only (see the Note to Rule 14-3). However, the use of a distance-measuring device that is designed to gauge or measure other conditions that might affect a player's play (e.g., gradient, wind speed, temperature, etc.) is not permitted regardless of whether such an additional function

If you are shopping online at a reputable dealer they will tell you which ones are legal for tournament play and which ones aren't.

you can not use one in an official tournament. so learn to walk off distances, i have 110 steps to 100 yards. so 11 steps is 10 yards.

ok, you can visit http://www.egolfsport.com to find good one.

What are the restrictions on range finders in golf tournaments?

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