Over the past ten years, the use of handheld laser rangefinders has increased dramatically. The USGA approved the usage of non-sloped laser rangefinders a number of years ago if defined as a local rule, but they continue to allow them in more and more local and national tournaments including national amateur championships starting in 2014. Before you know it, you might be seeing laser rangefinders during actual competition on the PGA Tour (though not yet). The NCCGA and City Tour allow them during tournaments, as well as most junior tours.
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