Beginner and casual golfers face an overwhelming amount of game-improving tech. If you're like me, a golfer who simply enjoys the walk, expensive rangefinders probably sit at the bottom of your priority list.
However, my expert colleagues at Golf Monthly agree that a rangefinder can vastly improve your round by delivering quick, accurate distances to the pin.
One of the best budget rangefinders is the CIGMAN CT-1200 PRO. Right now at Amazon, the CIGMAN CT-1200 PRO is on sale for just $62.99.
The CIGMAN CT-1200 Pro Rangefinder launched in September 2025, costing $159.99. The previous best price was $79.99 in February this year, and it is usually listed on Amazon at around $100, making this current price a bargain.
Our golf tech expert, Conor Keenan, awarded the CIGMAN CT-1200 a 4.5 out of 5-star review. Conor noted that the CIGMAN came close to matching the on-course performance of far more expensive models.
Review highlights included the slope functionality mode, a range of 1200+ yards, and an impressive battery (20,000 actuations on a full charge). Other modes are available, and switching between slope, flag lock, scan, and speed modes is straightforward thanks to what Conor thought was this rangefinder's best feature – its external side display.
The 2.4-inch touchscreen sets this device apart from its budget rangefinder rivals. It lets you switch modes instantly, makes readings effortless to see, and eliminates clunky button fumbling. For forgetful players, the screen helpfully retains your last measurement. It also ensures rules compliance for your playing partners by displaying a clear green outline when you disable slope mode during competition.
A rangefinder is judged on accurate yardages, and the CIGMAN hits the mark. Conor compared it directly against his premium Garmin Approach Z30 and confirmed matching accuracy. It also delivers lightning-fast readings, locking onto targets in under a second, validating CIGMAN's speed claims.
In summing up his review, Conor reckoned the CIGMAN was a perfectly reliable rangefinder that delivered the goods, and was real value for money – and it's now even better value in this deal. He pointed out that, as you'd expect at this price, it's a more beginner-friendly rangefinder, or a first device if you're new to the benefits of a golf rangefinder.
The deal highlighted is US only, but below you'll find the best offers on the CIGMAN CT-1200 PRO Rangefinder in your territory.
If you're after a rangefinder with more functionality, then the Bushnell Tour Hybrid Rangefinder is our best overall, but you won't get much change from $500.
