2 great distances I loved (but missed!) in 2025

My golf game has long been marred by a few key issues – mine long bars and mine cleavage. Last year it was a different struggle that emerged, albeit just as frustrating: my ability to keep my distance.

That’s right, I am that boy. The one who consistently, somehow, always leaves his putter on the steel post of the golf cart after the round is done. I lost a spacer doing this in 2024; never mind, I thought, I have backups at home. Well, then this year came around, and I somehow managed to get away both of those who were behind, despite playing less golf than I had in years (and not even getting a full-time cart!).

So instead of writing this piece for a few articles, I fell in love this year, as did my colleaguesI’m changing it and highlighting some I items instead in love and then LOST. The good news is that I like both of these spacers so much that I don’t have to waste time trying to figure out what to get as a replacement. I will just buy the same ones again. (Or one, and I just hope I don’t lose it; but apparently it’s good to have a backup.)

Anyway, here are the two dear visionaries I had but lost; maybe you will like them too. Just please take care of them better than me.

Bushnell Pro X3+ Laser Finder

Bushnell Pro X3+ Laser Finder

Perfect Precision: Next-level performance with the wind. The Pro X3+ is the most powerful and precise laser rangefinder to date – packing all the market-leading innovations you’ve come to expect from Golf’s #1 Rangefinder.

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of Bushnell Pro X3+ laser it’s on the pricier side, so if you can splurge on that, please (and I mean please) try not to leave it behind. There are more bells and whistles than I was used to with previous rangefinders — even things like wind speed and direction when using the mobile app; although I’ve never used it much – and it has seven times zoom. It’s also extremely accurate, which (you guessed it!) is an important feature for rangefinders.

Blue Tees Golf Series 2 Pro Slope Rangefinder

Blue Tees Golf Series 2 Pro Slope Rangefinder

Expertly dial in your distances with the Blue Tees S2 Pro Slope Golf Rangefinder. The S2 Tour features tilt-adjusted distance, flag lock and pulse vibration technology, an 800-yard range, and an HD display to make sure you’re pulling the right club and swinging with confidence. Blue Tees S2 Pro Slope Golf Distances Features: Slope: Adjusted distance based on slope/slope for truly accurate distances. Flag Lock and Pulse Vibrate: Emits short vibrating pulses to confirm you are locked on target range of 800 Yards with an accuracy of +/- 1 yard adjustable for US HDZ display. Conforming & Tour Legal (No Slope) Water Resistant Included In Box: Hard Carrying Case, Microfiber Cleaning Cloth, CR2-3V Battery 2 Year Manufacturer’s Warranty Authorized Blue Tees Golf Retailer

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Conveniently enough for you, dear reader, is the fact that the two specific meters I’m talking about are at two very different price points, so you can choose accordingly. Blue Tees Golf has rangefinders at a competitive price, and this one does everything you need — including the helpful pulse vibration when you lock onto the target — and it won’t break the bank. This, i Blue Tees Golf Series 2 Pro Slope Rangefinderit’s a great option.

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And while I may be the worst person to give advice on this sort of thing, I recently had someone tell me to start putting my keys in my remote. That way, when you try to get off course, you’ll be quickly reminded that your distance may not be there. If you get nothing else from this article, maybe this little tip will help you too.