2 great rangefinders that I loved (but lost!) in 2025

My golf game has long been marred by a few major problems: my long irons and my chipping. Another struggle that cropped up this past year, but just as frustrating: my ability to hold my rangefinders.

That’s right, that’s me That boy. The one who somehow continually leaves his rangefinder on the golf cart’s steel pole after the round is over. I lost a rangefinder in 2024 doing this; It doesn’t matter, I thought, I have backups at home. Well, then this year came, and somehow I managed to leave both of the people behind, despite playing less golf than I have in years (and not even taking a cart full-time!).

So instead of writing this piece about a few items I fell in love with this year, like my colleagues did, I’m changing it up and instead highlighting a few items I liked loved and then lost. The good news is that I love both rangefinders so much that I don’t have to waste time figuring out what to get as a replacement. I’ll just buy the same one again. (Or one, and I 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 like them too. Please take better care of them than I did.

Bushnell Pro X3+ laser rangefinder

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The Bushnell Pro X3+ laser is on the pricier side, so if you’re spending money on this, please (and I mean Please) try not to leave it behind. It has more bells and whistles than I was used to from 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 magnification. It’s also extremely accurate, which is (you guessed it!) an important feature of rangefinders.

Blue Tees Golf Series 2 Pro Slope Rangefinder

Blue Tees Golf Series 2 Pro Slope Rangefinder

Expertly measure your distances with the Blue Tees S2 Pro Slope Golf Rangefinder. The S2 Tour features slope-sensing distance, flag lock and pulse vibration technology, an 800-yard range and an HD display to ensure you draw and swing the right club with confidence. Blue Tees S2 Pro Slope Golf Rangefinder Features: Slope: Distance adjusted based on slope/descent for truly accurate distances Flag Lock & Pulse Vibration: Emits short vibrating pulses to confirm you are locked on target 800 yard range with +/- 1 meter accuracy HD display with adjustable EZ Optic Focus for an immersive HD viewing experience USGA Compliant and tournament legal (no slope) Water resistant Included in box: hard shell carrying case, microfiber cleaning cloth, CR2-3V battery 2 year manufacturer’s warranty Authorized Blue Tees Golf Dealer

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

And while I may be the worst person to give advice on these kinds of things, I was recently told by someone to put my keys in my rangefinder case. That way, you’ll be quickly reminded that your rangefinder may not be there when you try to leave the course. If you get nothing else from this article, maybe that little piece of advice will help you too.