Distance-measuring devices have become standard pieces of equipment in most golfers’ bags, and for good reason: they save you the hassle of walking off yardage by providing the information you need ...

A proposed change to the Rules of Golf allows players to use distance-measuring devices. Here's a round-up of the best ones, including GPS units, rangefinders and smart gadgets. Tech-heads, rejoice! A ...

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As the governing authorities for the Rules of Golf, the United States Golf Association (“USGA”) and R&A Rules Limited (“The R&A”) issued a ‘Joint Statement of Principles’ on the rules concerning golf ...

FORT WORTH, Texas – Last week’s PGA Championship was the final event in a five-week, seven-tournament test period that allowed players to use distance-measuring devices during competition rounds in an ...

In ancient times when someone needed to make a measurement, they would turn to something close at hand, often literally a hand. A tradition that originated thousands of years ago in Egypt that is ...

KIAWAH ISLAND, South Carolina (Reuters) – Caddies will be allowed to use laser distance-measuring devices for the first time at a top-level tournament at this week’s PGA Championship but one caddie ...

The PD 32 laser range meter provides fast, accurate measurements with the touch of a button, the company says. To use, aim the laser at the target and press the measuring button. The meter shows the ...

HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. – The PGA Tour is testing the use of Distance Measuring Devices for the next month, among several changes that it is considering to improve pace of play. To hear both players ...

The PGA of America today announced that, beginning in 2021, the use of distance-measuring devices will be allowed during competition rounds at its three annual Major Championships: the PGA ...

In a bit of a surprise announcement on Tuesday, the PGA of America will allow distance-measuring devices at its major championships beginning in May 2021 with the PGA Championship at Kiawah Island.