R&A Issue New Bushnell Rangefinder Rulings and Flowchart
So the question being asked most frequently by club golfers in competition is “can I use my rangefinder�
Super quick off the mark as always, the R&A have issued a little question and answer session and a handy flowchart to help confuse the matter even further clarify the issue.
Q. Can I use a distance-measuring device in a competition?
A. The use of a distance-measuring device during a stipulated round remains contrary to the Rules of Golf â€" the penalty being disqualification under Rule 14-3 (Artificial Devices, Unusual Equipment and Unusual Use of Equipment). However, since January 2006, a Committee can permit the use of some such devices via a Local Rule.
Q. What kind of distance-measuring devices are allowed by Local Rule?
A. A GPS, laser, smart phone, any really; however, it is important that the device only measures distance. The use of a distance-measuring device that is designed to gauge or measure other conditions that might affect a player’s play, such as gradient or wind speed, is not permitted, regardless of whether such an additional function is used or not, and even if that function is disabled.
To help golfers and/or referees to determine the status of a particular device, The R&A has produced a flowchart explaining what is allowed when the Local Rule is in place:
I strongly advise you laminate this chart and attach it via some string to your golf bag. In fact, that’s a rule!
Super quick off the mark as always, the R&A have issued a little question and answer session and a handy flowchart to help Q. Can I use a distance-measuring device in a competition?
A. The use of a distance-measuring device during a stipulated round remains contrary to the Rules of Golf â€" the penalty being disqualification under Rule 14-3 (Artificial Devices, Unusual Equipment and Unusual Use of Equipment). However, since January 2006, a Committee can permit the use of some such devices via a Local Rule.
Q. What kind of distance-measuring devices are allowed by Local Rule?
A. A GPS, laser, smart phone, any really; however, it is important that the device only measures distance. The use of a distance-measuring device that is designed to gauge or measure other conditions that might affect a player’s play, such as gradient or wind speed, is not permitted, regardless of whether such an additional function is used or not, and even if that function is disabled.
To help golfers and/or referees to determine the status of a particular device, The R&A has produced a flowchart explaining what is allowed when the Local Rule is in place:
I strongly advise you laminate this chart and attach it via some string to your golf bag. In fact, that’s a rule!
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