So for Christmas

[Felix]

I asked Santa for one of these



the one I got is not the slope edition, as those can't be used in tournaments......the non-slope model can be.....I've always been pretty good at estimating yardages, but my eyes aren't what they used to be so I'm looking for a little help.....play with people using these things all the time and tried them out....really liked it a lot so I decided why not.....

won't get to use it for a while and no doubt I'll probably lose it within the first couple of months.....but

[Dinsdale]

I didn't think you could use any electronics in a tourney (or any optical aid)?


My buddy has been jonsin' to get out and play. Round these parts, winter golf is called "mudball." Bring multiple towels, and sometimes there's crazy amounts of relief going on. Definitely "thin to win" in the mud, and add 2 clubs to your distance. Usually leave the soft-spikes at home, and wear hunting boots -- waterproof, and the heel digs in to the mud a bit (spikes just collect mud and make it worse).

Except the last few days, it's been dry, but we'd be playing "tundraball."

[Felix]

I didn't think you could use any electronics in a tourney (or any optical aid)?

under rule 14-3 the USGA states that use of electronic devices is not allowed, however the governing committee may make a Local Rule allowing players to use devices that measure or gauge distance only......the Idaho Golf Association allows the use of rangefinders in tournaments....I'd be willing to bet OGA has a similar ruling because I've played with lots of guys from Oregon packing those things...

[Goober McTuber]

Oregon is full of cheaters. Tell me you knew.