Last Updated: Oct 31, 2023
Golf Terms: Rangefinder
A rangefinder, or "laser rangefinder" is a device you carry along with you to measure the distance from your golf ball to the hole.
Written By: Zach Gollwitzer
Term Overview
A brief overview of the term including definition, usage, origins, helpful visuals.
definition
A rangefinder, or "laser rangefinder" is a device you carry along with you to measure the distance from your golf ball to the hole. This is the most accurate way to measure distances in golf.
how it's used in a sentence
Can you throw me my rangefinder so I can see how far away I am from the pin?