DIY Rangefinder can tell distance using a Web Cam!

Here’s a great free application that will turn your web cam into a range finder that can tell distance simply by calculating the height of stuff. Now, this will work really well on the golf course as the flagstick in golf is always the same. (of course, there’s a different stand for USGA and the UK so…)

This site will show you how you can convert your webcam into a modern range estimation tool without any hardware. The math is very simple, so this new technique works very well for vision applications that need to run quickly.

With a simple height estimation, the program will easily calculate the range to a distant object with high precision. The software will be next upgraded with motion detection.

via hackedgadgets, DIY Page

At a lofty $8,400, this Damier Geante Golf Bag by Louis Vuitton maybe the worst golfing investment you will ever make as golf bag design was never a factor in looking good for golf.

Rather, you need a sturdy bag that will live up to rainfall and daily grind.

I know Louis Vuitton makes great handbags but golf bags?  Come on guys, you need to do better than this.

This golf bag might be able to fit just half of my clubs but probably too small by tour standards anyways.

Form and function must come together for a good golf bag and if you want to waste some money on brand, go right ahead but I am telling you, this bag really sucks even looking at it.

via bornrich

I am probably not old enough to qualify to use an electric pull-cart and too stubborn to stop carrying my golf bag but if you are old enough and you do not like carrying your clubs, here’s the Stewart F1 Electric Pull-cart that will get you around 36 holes of golf in high-flying style.

When folded, the F1 Lithium occupies just one third of the floor space of the X3R and 40% less overall volume. In trademark Stewart Golf style; elegance and practicality have been combined with the minimum of fuss.

Despite the obvious associations one may draw to motorsport, the F1 name came about during the products development. At any one time, Stewart Golf has a number of concepts for future products on the drawing board. Due to its folding chassis, this concept was known as ‘the folding one’ which was quickly abbreviated to ‘F1′ which is where it stuck.

via bornrich

I wonder why golf cart manufacturers never thought of a sustainable solar powered golf cart like this in the first place.  The great thing about these solar carts is that they will re-charge themselves most likely during the round of golf so you never really have to re-charge them via a wall-plug.

The Solar Powered Golf Cart.
This is the electric golf cart that has an array of 72 photovoltaic cells built into the roof that collect solar energy, providing up to 33% more range between recharges than non-solar electric golf carts. The carts 160-watt array produces up to three amps per hour for its 48-volt rechargeable battery system, providing a range of up to 49 milesapproximately 10 rounds of golfbefore requiring a full recharge (overnight via its 6′ long AC adapter; 15 hours via its solar array). The array also extends the life of the battery system by 60% more than other electric golf carts. Its 5 1/2-hp electric motor and 19-spline rear axle provides a maximum speed of 24 MPH and is powerful enough to enable the cart to climb a 28° incline when fully l oaded with two passengers and golf bags, supporting up to 755 lbs.

via hammacher

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This poor putting robot is not capable of hitting 300+ yard drives and it sucks at putting.  Good news is that you can expect a larger wallet after playing with the bot.

via gizmodo

These inflatable golf clubs are really cool to have in your house so you can club your family members for fun.  Okay, go Greg!

Getting old? Is the golf ball getting increasingly harder to see? You’ll never miss a drive again with “The Unbelievably Big Herbert.” This inflatable golf club is the biggest and best driver ever! Measuring 56″ tall, this colossal club is the perfect gag gift for any far-sighted golfer or old-timer. They won’t get shafted with this “Mother of all Drivers.”

via prankroom

If you have a friend who likes to joke about sweaty balls and his golf game, you might want to give him one of these really cool “Schwetty” balls for his next birthday. (If Greg Norman doesn’t win, I am selling this blog for sure…)

Hilarious Schwetty™ Balls make a great gag gift for the guy on your list with a sense of ballsy humor…retirees, bachelor parties, birthdays and more! Regulation golf balls comes imprinted with an L or R (for Left and Right) so you dont grab someone elses ball by mistake!

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A lot golfers who can control their anger usually do so by breaking their golf club over their knees.  Now, here’s a Breakable Golf Club you can break without actually damaging your real clubs. (Why am I excited that Greg Norman is going to win tomorrow?)

The Breakable Golf Club comes with five breakable inserts that screw between the handle and the head. Each insert has a predetermined “Fracture Zone” that’s guaranteed to break cleanly up the middle.

via golfinggags

If you though golf was easier, you can make it even easier for you to find your ball with Camouflage Golf Balls.  Challenge yourself to the next level by using these hard-to-find golf balls. Damn it, I really hope Greg Norman wins tomorrow to change golf history for good.

As if golf is not frustrating enough, just try and find one these balls on the fairway, or even harder is finding one in the rough! The next time you’re on the course, pass your golf buddy one of these balls, and check out his expression.

via prankplace