Nikon - Trusted Laser Rangefinders For The Serious Golfer

Patrons of The 150th Open Championship, Nikon makes some of the best feature-packed laser rangefinders for golfers

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A key factor to playing your best golf is knowing your number and stepping over your shot with confidence.

All competitive and challenge focused golfers looking to lower their scores need the pinpoint accuracy of a trusted distance measuring device and the latest Nikon Coolshot range delivers accurate yardages with its feature-packed devices.

Acclaimed throughout the world for superior optical technologies and leading-edge design, Nikon takes pride in delivering innovative products of the very highest quality.

The brand's Coolshot 50i laser, which was included in the Golf Monthly Editor's Choice 2022 list, is a great all-rounder that has been designed for ease of use. Using its high-end optics, Nikon has created some of the clearest, most accurate laser rangefinders on the market and the Coolshot 50i delivers on clarity and ease of use out on the golf course.

The Coolshot 50i features an innovative built-in mounting magnet that safely connects the device to metal surfaces like golf carts and bags to allow golfers to grab it, get their yardage and stick it back on.

Nikon laser pictured attached to a golf buggy

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The innovative product features Nikon’s superior optics and DUAL LOCKED ON QUAKE for flagstick confirmation and continuous measurement.

The DUAL LOCKED ON QUAKE function notifies you that the distance to the flagstick has been measured, helping you target the pin and not a tree or another object that could be in the way, which does sometimes happen when using lasers. The rangefinder gives a visual cue with a red 'locked on' sign and a gentle vibration when accurately locked on to your target to give you peace of mind and ultimate confidence of your number to play your best golf.

Also featuring on the Coolshot 50i, as well as a number of other Coolshot lasers in the range, is the ability for slope-adjusted yardages. Golf mode displays the slope adjusted distance to take into account uphill/downhill and can be easily switched off with a press of a button back to 'Actual distance mode' for when playing in golf competitions.

Other popular rangefinders in the Nikon Coolshot range include the Pro II Stabilized, the Lite Stabilized and the 20 GII. Each mode is perfectly suited to its particular purpose and caters for different golfers' needs and budgets.

Nikon Coolshot laser pictured being used by a golfer

The Coolshot Pro II Stabilized

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The Pro II Stabilized is packed with features including the innovative Dual LOCKED ON ECHO technology, which shows up a clear visual green 'locked on' sign along with an electronic sound to inform you that you have the correct yardage. It works even with trees in the background and the electronic sound can be set to off if it's not quite for you.

It comes with a STABILIZED function, which steadies your view and the ranging laser by counteracting hand shake and environmental factors. It reduces vibration caused by hand movement by approximately 80%.

Nikon laser rangefinder press shot

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With the Nikon devices you can also gauge real-time and accurate distances of trees and other hazards that might be in your way with the continuous measurement function. Simply press and hold the power button to survey your surroundings.

So whatever you're looking for in a laser rangefinder, Nikon has you covered. Nikon is once again patrons of The Open, with this year's historic 150th championship taking place at the Home of Golf, St Andrews.

All Nikon laser rangefinders can be bought via the Nikon website as well as Amazon.

Elliott Heath
News Editor

Elliott Heath is our News Editor and has been with Golf Monthly since early 2016 after graduating with a degree in Sports Journalism. He manages the Golf Monthly news team as well as our large Facebook, Twitter and Instagram pages. He covered the 2022 Masters from Augusta National as well as five Open Championships on-site including the 150th at St Andrews. His first Open was in 2017 at Royal Birkdale, when he walked inside the ropes with Jordan Spieth during the Texan's memorable Claret Jug triumph. He has played 35 of our Top 100 golf courses, with his favourites being both Sunningdales, Woodhall Spa, Western Gailes, Old Head and Turnberry. He has been obsessed with the sport since the age of 8 and currently plays off of a six handicap. His golfing highlights are making albatross on the 9th hole on the Hotchkin Course at Woodhall Spa, shooting an under-par round, playing in the Aramco Team Series on the Ladies European Tour and making his one and only hole-in-one at the age of 15 - a long time ago now!

Elliott is currently playing:

Driver: Titleist TSR4

3 wood: Titleist TSi2

Hybrids: Titleist 816 H1

Irons: Mizuno MP5 5-PW

Wedges: Cleveland RTX ZipCore 50, 54, 58

Putter: Odyssey White Hot OG #5

Ball: Srixon Z Star XV