Golf Rangefinder Maintains Top Endorsement by PGA’s Professional Tour Caddies of America

While the number and variety of golf accessories, equipment, and training aids a plentiful in the market, quality can often be hit or miss depending on the manufacturer. Many golfers look to golf professionals to find quality brands. For golf rangefinders, the choice of the Professional Tour Caddies of America (PTCA) association is the Leupold® GX® golf rangefinder from Leupold & Stevens, Inc.

According to the company, the Leupold® GX® , first endorsed in 2009, continues to be the only rangefinder endorsed by the Professional Tour Caddies of America (PTCA) association. While the use of a range finder is not allowed during play under PGA golf rules, the device is very useful to caddies as they survey the course prior to a golf tournament.

“Many professional caddies on the PGA TOUR have committed to use GX rangefinders in practice rounds and other preparations for tournament play,” said Pat Mundy, communications manager for Leupold & Stevens, Inc. “The caddies as well as PGA TOUR professionals and golfers of all skill levels have found that the advanced technology and performance of GX give them the most precise, personalized range on the course.”

The company touted the quality and accuracy of its rangefinder point out that since 2009, caddies using the GX to prepare for tournaments have been involved in more than 50 PGA TOUR victories including three Major Championships.

Technology plays a key role in the success of the rangefinders as the current 2012 line from Leupold includes the new GX-3i and GX-4i models with DNA™ (Digitally eNhanced Accuracy) engine technology, and an infrared laser for instant measurements and accuracy to within six inches of the flagstick or other targets. With both models, accuracy is displayed to the nearest 1/10th of a yard. Maximum ranging distance is 800 yards.

Other models include the GX-1, which provides tournament-legal line-of-sight measurement, and GX-2, which is loaded with advanced smart technology such as Leupold’s True Golf Range™ (TGR®) and Club Selector™ features. The tournament-legal GX-3i is the most compact model in the series, weighing less than 8 ounces. GX-4i offers enhanced versatility with a removable Smart Key™ that adds the benefits of TGR and Club Selector only as needed. TGR and Club Selector provide accurate ranging information matched to the slope of the shot, atmospheric conditions and a golfer’s personal hitting strength.