Getting Distances for Targets and Hazards

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  Range finders take the guess work out of determining distances.golf image by Earl Robbins from Fotolia.com
  
  Stand on the tee box. If you are on a par three hole, use the range finder to laser the exact distance to the flag. Laser hazards surrounding the green. Laser the distance to the front edge of the green so you know exactly how far the ball must carry to reach the green. You now have exact distances to your target and any potential hazards. Select the correct club and strike your ball toward the hole.
  
  
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  Exact distances can be determined to targets and potential hazards.Golf Legs image by Vanessa van Rensburg from Fotolia.com
  
  View the layout of the par four hole in front of you. Get the distance to the exact place you want your drive to land. Look for potential hazards around the landing area. Use the range finder to get precise distances to the hazards. When you have hit the ball from the tee, use the range finder to get the precise distance to the flag. Laser hazards surrounding the green. Strike the ball to the green.
  
  
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  Club selection is easier when using a range finder.Golf image by Vanessa van Rensburg from Fotolia.com
  
  Examine the design of a par five hole. Some will give you the opportunity to take risky shots to possible hit the green in two shots. Determine the distance needed for both the safe and risky routes to play the hole. Make your choice about going for the green or laying up and hit the ball. Now you are viewing the hole from the fairway. If you are playing college golf, you should have a standard distance from which you approach par fives on your third shot. Make sure you know the specific distance to that yardage and distances to all potential hazards in that area. Decide whether to go for the green or lay up to hit the green in three shots. Laser the distances to your landing areas and all hazards around them. Hit your next shot. Unless you are on the green, use the range finder to determine your yardage to the pin.