How Can a Golf Laser Rangefinder Help You on the Golf Course

Anyone who has ever set foot on the green can tell you, golf can be a game of small margins. Slight corrections to your game, a change of mindset, or the acquisition of new gear can be the difference between your drives settling in the fairway or toiling in the rough.

While we are not in any position to help you with your swing, we can help you add an accessory to your golf buggy that might gain you a few extra shots over your competition: the golf laser rangefinder.

Golf laser rangefinders emit a laser beam to measure the time it takes for the light to travel between you and your target, such as the green of the hole you are playing on. This time is then used to determine the distance between you and your target.

More advanced rangefinders also include a slope measurement which measures any up and down slope and adjusts the distance measurement accordingly.

Accurately determining an accurate distance for your shot is a key factor in club choice, which is traditionally one of the trickiest decisions a golfer has to make when on the course.

For some, knowing the distance that is required of a shot is enough to decide which club they should use, as well as the required force. In some instances, the rangefinder will make a suggestion when it comes to club choice. 

If you are a beginner, we suggest taking along a notepad and keeping track of which club you need to use in each circumstance and for each distance. This will help you get the most out of your golf laser rangefinder and ultimately improve your golf game.

We've talked about what a laser rangefinder can do, but how can it improve your golf game? As mentioned, rangefinders are essential in helping you select the best club to use for each shot. While the effects might not be noticed instantly, after some use, you will start to understand how you perform with each club in your bag, and reaching for the correct club based on distance will become second nature.

As well as helping you land in the right spot, such as on the fairway or right under the flag, a rangefinder can be essential in avoiding common hazards, such as water or bunkers. Use your laser rangefinder to detect how far away a hazard is, and then make a club choice to help you avoid this hazard.

Just got back to the clubhouse after another day out on your favourite golf course? Now's the perfect time to enjoy some refreshments while you browse golf laser rangefinders on Ted's cameras website. Need help selecting the perfect product for you? The staff at your local Ted's store is always happy to help.