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Bushnell Golf
Corporate Headquarters: Overland Park, Kansas
Affiliated Company: Foresight Sports

Company Overview

Bushnell Golf, a subsidiary of Vista Outdoor, has been an industry leader in high-performance sports optics for over 65 years, including more than two decades of experience in the golf industry. The company maintains its position as the most widely-used rangefinder by PGA TOUR players, with 98% of tour players naming Bushnell as their preferred choice.

Bushnell Golf is the #1 electronic measuring device choice of golfers and offers a full array of laser rangefinders, Golf GPS and the Launch Pro personal launch monitor. All Bushnell Golf products continue to change and improve the way golfers assess distances, ultimately improving performance.

“Our mission at Bushnell Golf is to create accurate, easy-to-use distance measuring devices for golfers of all levels,” said Nathan Duke, Bushnell Golf Global Product Manager.

Key Facts:

  • Global distribution through 7,000+ green grass accounts and online outlets
  • Market leader in electronic measuring devices for golf
  • Pre-loaded database of 36,000+ golf courses
  • Parent company Vista Outdoor acquired Foresight Sports for $474 million in 2021

Business Innovation

Bushnell Golf maintains its market leadership through continuous product innovation:

  • First combo laser/GPS device (Hybrid)
  • Integration of Slope-Switch Technology
  • Dual Display Technology
  • PinSeeker with JOLT Technology
  • 2nd Generation E.S.P. (Extreme. Speed. Precision.)
  • Full launch monitor and golf simulator capabilities through Foresight Sports partnership

Customer Programs

  • Trade-in program offering rebates on new Bushnell Golf products
  • Comprehensive product warranty
  • Integration with Bushnell Golf mobile app
  • Access to Foresight Sports’ simulation software

Future Focus

Under Vista Outdoor’s leadership, Bushnell Golf continues to expand its market presence through:

  • Enhanced integration with Foresight Sports technology
  • Expansion into launch monitor and simulator markets
  • Ongoing innovation in rangefinder and GPS technology
  • Development of connected golf experiences

KEY TAKEAWAYS

Bushnell Golf maintains its position as the dominant force in golf distance measurement technology, leveraging its legacy in optics with cutting-edge innovation. The acquisition of Foresight Sports has expanded its capabilities into the growing launch monitor and simulator markets, positioning the company for continued leadership in golf technology solutions.

The company’s focus on product innovation, coupled with its strong presence among professional players, continues to drive its success in helping golfers of all skill levels improve their game through precise distance measurement and performance analysis tools.

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Top 100 Businesses in Golf 2025

The following are the businesses included in the latest version of the NGF GOLF 100, an effort to highlight the vitality, size and diversity of a $102 billion-a-year industry. This is an alphabetical list, not a ranking, of companies and brands that deliver products and services primarily targeted to commercial golf and conduct all or a majority of their business within the U.S. Find an issue with a company profile? Whether it’s information, staffing or logo that needs to be updated, please contact our editorial director, Erik Matuszewski, at erikm@ngf.org.

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