After quite a bit of research I decided to buy this range finder to use on the golf course.  The range finder works well and I have used to help spot targets up to 270 yds.  It has proven difficult to get an accurate read on long distances by focusing on the flagstick.  When this happens I try to use another player on the green or a nearby sand trap to get a rough estimate of the yardage.  As a result, you may find it difficult to extract the exact yardage every time, but I have found that I have been able to get a reading that is close enough.