Golf Thread (7 Viewers)

[ktran]

About a month ago, I bought a Redtiger rangefinder. I really like it. So much so, that I bought a second for a vacation home.

The first was $73 new via Amazon. The second was $45 used via eBay. Both work equally well.

Amazon has them for $83 currently. I have no idea how they compare to more expensive rangefinders.

Bonus feature: USB-C chargeable and one charge lasts a year (apparently!)

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I'm not that good at golf so I'll probably end up getting something cheaper maybe. I wanted to spend a little more for durability in the long term, but not even sure if the 300 Pro would be "long term".

 

[RocAFella1]

Another Fleetwood heartbreak…

 

[shorticus]

Another Fleetwood heartbreak…

That one was devastating. What an approach shot by KB on 18! That’s clutch!

 

[Brandon]

 

[links_slayer]

I think this is the most water I've seen come down in a 10-15 minute burst. Absolutely bonkers.

 

[krafticus]

I think this is the most water I've seen come down in a 10-15 minute burst. Absolutely bonkers.

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I don’t the heavy stuff’s coming down for a while….

 

[TX_Golf_N_Poker]

I'm not that good at golf so I'll probably end up getting something cheaper maybe. I wanted to spend a little more for durability in the long term, but not even sure if the 300 Pro would be "long term".

If you're a typical golfer, you don't need absolutely precise yardage from a rangefinder. I recommend using a GPS app on your phone. I use 18Birdies, and I like it a lot. I compare to my friends who have rangefinders and I'm always within 2-3 yards of their number. The app uses a satellite map of the hole, so you can touch any sand trap, tree or other hazard and it will give you the distance to it. For example, the screenshot below shows you need a 240 yard carry to get over the bunker on this short, driveable par 4 hole.

The free version gives you all the basics, and the paid version ($99) gives you more like "plays like" distance which takes slope and wind into account. And it has a 3D Green feature that shows you which way the greens slope. Here's what that looks like. I use this on approach shots to decide where to try and land my shot, and on chips and putts.

A lot of this is stuff you will never get from a rangefinder. To me, it's way more helpful than just shooting the distance to targets.

 

[shorticus]

Ben Griffin is becoming one of my favorite players on tour!

 

[merkong]

They said “he’d be scary at a poker table in those sunglasses” on PFA Tour Radio on Sirius

 

[merkong]

Ben Griffin is becoming one of my favorite players on tour!

They said “he’d be scary at a poker table in those sunglasses” on PFA Tour Radio on Sirius

 

[merkong]

Ben Griffin is becoming one of my favorite players on tour!

Min Woo. Love to see him win since his sister just crushed.

 

[merkong]

If you're a typical golfer, you don't need absolutely precise yardage from a rangefinder. I recommend using a GPS app on your phone. I use 18Birdies, and I like it a lot. I compare to my friends who have rangefinders and I'm always within 2-3 yards of their number. The app uses a satellite map of the hole, so you can touch any sand trap, tree or other hazard and it will give you the distance to it. For example, the screenshot below shows you need a 240 yard carry to get over the bunker on this short, driveable par 4 hole.

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The free version gives you all the basics, and the paid version ($99) gives you more like "plays like" distance which takes slope and wind into account. And it has a 3D Green feature that shows you which way the greens slope. Here's what that looks like. I use this on approach shots to decide where to try and land my shot, and on chips and putts.

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A lot of this is stuff you will never get from a rangefinder. To me, it's way more helpful than just shooting the distance to targets.

We just use it for scores, organizing mini tourneys, handicap, and flyovers. It is great.