2 awesome rangefinders I loved (but lost!) in 2025

My golf game has long been marred by a few key issues — my long irons and my chipping. This past year it was a different struggle that popped up, though equally as frustrating: my ability to retain my rangefinders.

That’s right, I’m that guy. The one who constantly, somehow, always leaves their rangefinder on the steel post of the golf cart after the round is done. I lost a rangefinder doing this in 2024; no matter, I thought, I have backups at home. Well then came this year, and I somehow managed to leave both of those behind despite playing less golf than I had in years (and not even taking a cart full time!).

So instead of writing this piece about a couple of items I fell in love with this year, like my colleagues did, I’m changing it up and instead highlighting a couple of items I loved and then lost. The good news is I’m so fond of both of these rangefinders I don’t have to waste time trying to figure out what to get as a replacement. I’m just going to buy the same ones again. (Or one, and just hope I don’t lose it; but apparently it’s good to have backups.)

Anyway, here are the two beloved rangefinders I had but lost; maybe you’ll like them too. Just please take better care of them than I did.

Bushnell Pro X3+ Laser Rangefinder

Bushnell Pro X3+ Laser Rangefinder

Precision Perfected: Next Level Performance with Wind. Pro X3+ is the most powerful, precise laser rangefinder to date – packing all of the market-leading innovations you have come to expect from the #1 Rangefinder in Golf.

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The Bushnell Pro X3+ Laser is on the more expensive side, so if you splurge on this one please (and I mean please) try not to leave it behind. It has 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 never used it much — and has seven-times magnification. 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 slope adjusted distance, flag lock and pulse vibration technology, an 800 yard range and an HD display to ensure that you pull the right club and swing with confidence.
Blue Tees S2 Pro Slope Golf Rangefinder Features:

Slope: Distance adjusted based on incline/decline for truly accurate distances
Flag Lock & Pulse Vibration: Emits short vibrating pulses to confirm you’re locked on target

800 Yard range with an accuracy of +/- 1 yard
HD Display with adjustable EZ Optic Focus for an immersive HD viewing experience
USGA Conforming and tournament legal (no slope)
Water-resistant
Included In Box: Hard shell carrying case, microfiber cleaning cloth, CR2-3V battery
2-Year Manufacturer Warranty
Authorized Blue Tees Golf Retailer

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

If you are still looking, you can browse more rangefinders here.

And while I might 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 rangefinder case. That way when you try to leave the course you’ll be quickly reminded that your rangefinder might not be in there. If you take nothing else from this article, maybe that little piece of advice will help you too.