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Amazon Prime Day Golf Deals: What to consider before purchasing a rangefinder online this Prime Day

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For shoppers who love a good bargain, Prime Day is your Olympic Games—hundreds, if not thousands, of good deals bundled over the next two days for the ultimate online shopping experience. When it comes to golf and its equipment, finding the more high-tech items on sale will make you feel (slightly) better about your game and wallet. Whether you're a relatively new, beginner golfer or a seasoned vet looking for some upgrades, this year's selection of rangefinders is too good to pass up. Not sure which one may be right for you? Start your search with some of our tips:

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Andrew Redington

How involved do you want the functionality?
Some golfers might simply want a yardage to the flag. Others might want a digital outline of the hole showing all the hazards. Others might want the option included on several rangefinders that takes into account the uphill or downhill slope of the hole (illegal in tournament play, but you can use it during practice rounds). Answering this for yourself can help narrow your search.

How far do you need to shoot a yardage?
Almost all can grab you a yardage from 400 yards but some offer capabilities from 1,000 yards or more. The question is, do you really need that? If you plan on using it outside of golf, the answer might be yes.

Do you need reinforcement that you have locked on the target?
Many devices offer some sort of feedback (a buzz or vibration, for example) that says you’ve hit the target. Figure out if this is important to you.

Does size matter?
Some rangefinders are compact, others slightly larger. What is your threshold? This is particularly important if you carry your bag as getting it in and out of the bag with ease is a consideration.

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What is your price threshold?
Look, we don’t recommend using rangefinders that don’t employ the best technology, but we’re realists, too. Fact is some golfers don’t want to plunk down $300 or more for a rangefinder. Research some of the lesser-priced options to see which one might be for you. If you’re the kind of golfer that needs a yardage that’s accurate within a few yards, they are perfectly serviceable. If you need to know if you’re 143.7 yards from the pin with certainty, probably not.

Now that you’re prepared, here are some options worth exploring. But do it today to get the best deal.

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