Are laser golf rangefinders legal?
See our Best Legal Golf Rangefinders if you are looking for recommendations for laser golf rangefinders. All of the GPS devices on this site would be “legal”, so check out our Best Golf GPS page to find the one that is right for you.
Will distance-measuring devices be allowed at the PGA Championship?
Starting with the PGA Championship in May, the PGA of America is going to allow distance-measuring devices at the major. Note that I said the PGA of America and not the PGA Tour. This means that the PGA Championship will be the only men’s major in the upcoming season that will allow it, whereas the Masters and both Opens will not.
What is the local rule for rangefinders?
The local rule allows the use of distance measuring devices. If your device (laser rangefinder, smartphone, or GPS rangefinder) measures other conditions such as Slope or wind speed, those features must be turned off or disabled.
Are rangefinders allowed at the PGA Championship?
For the first time ever at a major, rangefinders are allowed in competition. It’s not easy to make major championship history. Unless, of course, you’re talking about the 2021 PGA Championship. In that case, merely beginning play was enough to make history.