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Old 08-18-2025, 05:39 PM
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Originally Posted by fdpaq0580 View Post
I agree. But, I always considered any device that takes away the players natural ability and replaces it with technology is a kind of cheating. Like buying a device that can be programmed to launch a ball at the pin rather than having to swing the club yourself. Jmo.
The USGA disagrees.

Distance to the Green, Pin, or otherwise, is considered "public information". If you don't have a rangefinder, you can ask another player for the distance ... no penalty.
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