I just go a 5X20 golf distance scope - not a laser type. The etching inside reads from 50 yds to 200 yds. Are these pretty accurate?
2007-02-13 01:29:03 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Golf
No - it assumes that there is no paralax error, and that the target is a fixed height. This is usually based on a notional height of a flag-stick being say 6ft; we all know that this isn't always the case!
This device takes no account of relative elevation, and fails to give accurate readings as a consequence.
We should learn our distances the tried and tested way (GPS) - just kidding! - by walking the course.
2007-02-13 05:11:22 · answer #1 · answered by Modern Major General 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope. They rely on the pin to be of a consistent height and assume that you have a good eye and steady hand. Many of these have been sold, most are in a shoebox in the back of a closet.
2007-02-13 08:47:07 · answer #2 · answered by x-15a2 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not really. It's worth 5 of the 10 dollars you paid for it.
2007-02-13 04:08:43 · answer #3 · answered by Todd 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you site it on a guy on the green u will get a better reading than the flag.
2007-02-15 08:26:29 · answer #4 · answered by bigman42718 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's poorly made, cheap junk
2007-02-13 13:53:27 · answer #5 · answered by SG 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋