Golf GPS & Rangefinders

Improve your golf game by adding a golf rangefinder or GPS device to your bag. These sports training aids are viewed as simple to use, while also being capable of knocking a few strokes of your round. Rangefinders and golf GPS devices accomplish this by providing you with important golf course details, such as measuring the number of yards to the pin and eliminating confusion between the pin and objects in the background.

These devices also use continuous measurements and statistical analyses, which helps you identify objects on the course and figure out ideal club selection. They also get you measurements within inches or feet of the pin. Both rangefinders and golf GPS devices are quite light and compact, making them easy to tote around. Made with durable materials, these devices are capable of withstanding outdoor elements while you play.

While golf rangefinders and golf GPS devices have similarities, they also offer different features that you’ll want to consider when deciding which one is right for you.

Golf rangefinders are synonymous with laser technology and here's how it works. Once you have your target in sight, golf rangefinders point a laser beam to the target and displays helpful information for each shot. This includes obstacles in your way and distance to the hole, so you know which club to use and how hard to swing. This might sound like very advanced technology for sports equipment, but if you're comfortable using the camera on your smartphone, you shouldn’t have any trouble using a golf rangefinder.

Like your favorite GPS watch or navigation system, a golf GPS uses global positioning units and satellites to determine information that can help your golf game. While you're shopping for a golf GPS, something to keep in mind is that prior to teeing off, you may need to download and install the course's database or other course information.

Once your device is turned on, it'll acquire and show distance and obstacle information through mapping technology, which is different than a rangefinder's laser technology. If you play courses with lots of hills, a golf GPS may give you more accurate information than a laser rangefinder because it can map every yard on the course. This type of golf device is also designed with a larger display screen, which makes it easier to read statistics and information on the GPS handheld models.