All you need to play golf is a ball, a set of clubs and a bag, but as any golfer knows, modern accessories can make the game much easier and a lot more fun.
When Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus were winning majors, figuring out how far your ball was from the hole involved finding a marked sprinkler head, counting your steps from it to your ball and then doing some math with a hole location sheet.
Today, we have laser rangefinders that can instantly give you a yardage and GPS systems that can reveal how far you are from hazards, and how far you need to hit the ball to get over them. Instead of having an instructor standing by your side on the range, you can get helpful feedback and information from launch monitors.
Any golfer would be thrilled to get one of these electronic devices this holiday season.
The Pro X3 is the most advanced laser rangefinder Bushnell makes.
Gear: Bushnell Pro X3 laser rangefinder Price:$599.99 Specs: Waterproof construction with 7X magnification, 1,300-yard range and “plays like” slope distance.
Who It’s For: Golfers who want a combination of ease-of-use and state-of-the-art technologies in a distance-measuring device.
The Skinny: The Pro X3 is the most advanced laser rangefinder Bushnell makes, combining outstanding optics and functionality to make it easy for golfers to quickly get accurate information and yardages.
The Deep Dive:Bushnell laser rangefinders are used by more professional golfers and their caddies than any other brand because they are well-constructed pieces of equipment that quickly and easily provide you with yardages. With the Pro X3, Bushnell has packed its most popular features into one unit that now can be tethered to your smartphone to deliver even greater accuracy.
Holding it in your hand, the Pro X3 feels substantive and solid, with a small notch designed into the lower portion of the unit to help golfers hold it comfortably and stably in one hand. On one side is a powerful magnet that affixes the Pro X3 in place on your golf cart and keeps it within reach on the bumpiest fairway or cart path. On the other side is a silver button that switches the numbers and information you see in the viewfinder to either black or red.
When you hold the Pro X3 to your eye and press the power button on the top of the unit, you will see the battery life and the distance to your target in yards. When the Slope feature is activated, you will also see a “plays like” distance below the actual distance and a percentage showing how much the unit compensates for your target is uphill or downhill.
In addition to adjusting the Slope distance based on elevation changes, the Pro X3 can connect to your smartphone using Bluetooth and a free app, then utilize Elements Compensation to factor things like temperature and barometric pressure to increase accuracy. You can also enter your home course’s elevation into the unit to increase accuracy even further.
The Pro X3 has a magnet on one side and its Slope functions can be disabled by sliding a cap over the top of the lens area. (Bushnell)
When the slope features are working, golfers will see a thin orange stripe that has the word SLOPE on it, but in tournament play where laser rangefinders that use slope features and distance-compensation features are not allowed, pulling a small tab near the lenses down and then pushing a small lens cover piece forward disables them and makes the Pro X3 legal for use.
To ensure you are getting a measurement to the flag, the Pro X3 vibrates in your hand and a circle in the viewfinder flashes when the flag is detected. Bushnell claims the Pro X3 is accurate to within three feet from 600 yards away.
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The Pro X3 is the most advanced laser rangefinder Bushnell makes.
Gear: Bushnell Pro X3 laser rangefinder Price:$599.99 Specs: Waterproof construction with 7X magnification, 1,300-yard range and “plays like” slope distance.
Who It’s For: Golfers who want a combination of ease-of-use and state-of-the-art technologies in a distance-measuring device.
The Skinny: The Pro X3 is the most advanced laser rangefinder Bushnell makes, combining outstanding optics and functionality to make it easy for golfers to quickly get accurate information and yardages.
The Deep Dive:Bushnell laser rangefinders are used by more professional golfers and their caddies than any other brand because they are well-constructed pieces of equipment that quickly and easily provide you with yardages. With the Pro X3, Bushnell has packed its most popular features into one unit that now can be tethered to your smartphone to deliver even greater accuracy.
Holding it in your hand, the Pro X3 feels substantive and solid, with a small notch designed into the lower portion of the unit to help golfers hold it comfortably and stably in one hand. On one side is a powerful magnet that affixes the Pro X3 in place on your golf cart and keeps it within reach on the bumpiest fairway or cart path. On the other side is a silver button that switches the numbers and information you see in the viewfinder to either black or red.
When you hold the Pro X3 to your eye and press the power button on the top of the unit, you will see the battery life and the distance to your target in yards. When the Slope feature is activated, you will also see a “plays like” distance below the actual distance and a percentage showing how much the unit compensates for your target is uphill or downhill.
In addition to adjusting the Slope distance based on elevation changes, the Pro X3 can connect to your smartphone using Bluetooth and a free app, then utilize Elements Compensation to factor things like temperature and barometric pressure to increase accuracy. You can also enter your home course’s elevation into the unit to increase accuracy even further.
The Pro X3 has a magnet on one side and its Slope functions can be disabled by sliding a cap over the top of the lens area. (Bushnell)
When the slope features are working, golfers will see a thin orange stripe that has the word SLOPE on it, but in tournament play where laser rangefinders that use slope features and distance-compensation features are not allowed, pulling a small tab near the lenses down and then pushing a small lens cover piece forward disables them and makes the Pro X3 legal for use.
To ensure you are getting a measurement to the flag, the Pro X3 vibrates in your hand and a circle in the viewfinder flashes when the flag is detected. Bushnell claims the Pro X3 is accurate to within three feet from 600 yards away.
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It’s almost like wearing a caddie on your wrist … almost.
Whether you choose a GPS or a rangefinder, you’re making the correct choice. Playing without one leads to inconsistent play throughout your round.
Without knowing your number, you’re pretty much lost on the course.
Having a GPS in your pocket or on your wrist is almost like having Stevie Williams, Ted Scott, and Bones MacKay with you every time you tee it up … almost.
While you won’t get the expert analysis that a top-tier looper brings, you will get a bigger picture of the information that you need to hit the best shot possible.
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The difference between thinking you have the right club and knowing you have the right club.
Using a rangefinder is a near necessity nowadays. Rangefinders can be found at your weekly four-ball, junior golf, and all the way up to the PGA and LPGA tours.
Knowing your yardage is an essential part of getting better. The difference between thinking you should hit a 7 iron and knowing you should is huge. It could even be the difference between breaking 80 and hanging your head after yet another 85.
Golfweek is here to help push your game in the right direction. Whether it be putting, fitness or anything in between, we have exactly what you need to hit your goals.
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For shoppers around the world, July 12 and 13 are practically holidays.
That’s right, Amazon Prime Day now spans two days, giving all of you twice the chance to save on your favorite golf gear.
Golfweek has scoured the depth of the internet and compiled a list of some of the best golf items available on Prime Day.
We’ve got equipment, we’ve got apparel, we’ve got accessories, and we’ve got two more Prime Day lists coming out later today, so check back for more savings.
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A new crop of launch monitors at affordable prices delivers surprisingly good accuracy, valuable data.
The word “about” is used far too often by weekend golfers. Ask nearly all of them how far they hit their driver in the air and you will get an answer along the lines of, “My driver, about 240 yards.” Ask about another club and you will hear, “My 6-iron goes about 160 yards.”
As the pros you see on TV how far they hit each club in their bag and you get a totally different answer. “Driver carry is 297 in the air.”
Players on the PGA Tour know that because nearly all of them use a launch monitor on a regular basis, and units like a TrackMan 4 or a ForeSight GC Quad, which can cost well over $12,000, deliver accurate information about how far shots go, how much spin they have and what the player’s club was doing as it made contact. Insights like that can help players improve, make smarter decisions and play better golf.
Thankfully for club players, a new crop of launch monitors at more-affordable prices are coming to the market. They deliver surprisingly good accuracy and many also collect valuable ball and club data, as you can see in this video.
The Masters Tournament will resume on Saturday from the Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia. Scottie Scheffler is still leading headed into Saturday with 8-under and will be teeing off at 2:50 p.m ET this afternoon. Will anybody be able …
The Masters Tournament will resume on Saturday from the Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia. Scottie Scheffler is still leading headed into Saturday with 8-under and will be teeing off at 2:50 p.m ET this afternoon. Will anybody be able to get close to Scheffler on Saturday?
Tune in and find out this afternoon, here is everything you need to know to watch and stream the action this weekend.
PGA Tour odds courtesy of Tipico Sportsbook. Odds last updated Saturday at 2:00 ap.m. ET.
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The 2022 Masters Tournament will resume on Saturday from the beautiful Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia.
The 2022 Masters Tournament will resume on Saturday from the beautiful Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia.
Scottie Scheffler is leading the pack after a fantastic round yesterday and currently sitting at 8-under, with Shane Lowry in second at 3-under as they begin the Third Round on Saturday.
This is sure to be the best weekend of golf all year, here is everything you need to know to watch and stream the action this weekend.
ESPN+ will have daily coverage with two Featured Groups: A feed of 3-4 golfers in one “group” that shows their round for the day. There will be two windows, one in the morning (2 groups) and one in the afternoon (2 groups).
They will also have Featured Holes 4, 5, 6, 15, & 16: A feed of the 4, 5, 6, 15, & 16 holes on the course.
*Tiger Woods will be in the Thursday Featured Groups*
PGA Tour Odds and Betting Lines
PGA Tour odds courtesy of Tipico Sportsbook. Odds last updated Saturday at 9:30 a.m. ET.
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The Masters Tournament will begin with Round 1 on Thursday from the beautiful Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia.
The Masters Tournament will begin with Round 1 on Thursday from the beautiful Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia.
The world’s best players will compete for the famed Green Jacket and we will get to see Tiger Woods begin his comeback as he competes for the first time in two years. Dustin Johnson, Jordan Spieth, Bryson DeChambeau, and Brooks Koepka will be competing as well this year.
This is sure to be the best weekend of golf all year, here is everything you need to know to watch and stream the action this weekend.
ESPN+ will have daily coverage with two Featured Groups: A feed of 3-4 golfers in one “group” that shows their round for the day. There will be two windows, one in the morning (2 groups) and one in the afternoon (2 groups).
They will also have Featured Holes 4, 5, 6, 15, & 16: A feed of the 4, 5, 6, 15, & 16 holes on the course.
*Tiger Woods will be in the Thursday Featured Groups*
PGA Tour Odds and Betting Lines
PGA Tour odds courtesy of Tipico Sportsbook. Odds last updated Thursday at 9:30 a.m. ET.
Want some action on the PGA Tour? Place your legal sports bets on this game or others in CO & NJ.
We recommend interesting sports viewing/streaming and betting opportunities. If you sign up for a service by clicking one of the links, we may earn a referral fee. Newsrooms are independent of this relationship and there is no influence on news coverage.
