game golf of range finder

[coxy17]

Was going to treat myself to a bit of tech for my game and wanted some options on what would improve my game better.

Do i go with game golf to get all my stats to see where i am missing and my distance from my clubs.

or do i go with a range finder to help get the right yards to the green

 

[pbrown7582]

Get both! Range finder to know how far you need to hit it and game golf to tell you how far you actually hit your clubs on the course.

 

[HomerJSimpson]

If you can't go both I'd go for a GPS like Sky Caddy SGX rather than a range finder but thats my personal view on GPS v range finder. GG is a very useful tool and it has given me a fresh look at what I'm doing and how far I am hitting my clubs and where I miss often

 

[Foxholer]

I'd suggest Laser or GPS first. which flavour really depends on how much 'flag-hunting' you do. If you are happy to have the yardage to the middle (or back) then GPS is probably the better option as it probably gives you yardage to hazards as well and doesn't need line of sight. If exact yardage to the pin is important to you, then Laser is probably the better option.

Either way, you can derive most of your distances from those tools. GG merely gives you a slightly more accurate average - which isn't all that useful for a particular shot! I believe it's best as a practice tool, rather than a 'constant use' one, as it seems pretty intrusive!

 

[Deleted member 15344]

Range Finder :thup:

Don't see GG improving your game beyond knowing how far you hit each club

 

[HomerJSimpson]

I'd suggest Laser or GPS first. which flavour really depends on how much 'flag-hunting' you do. If you are happy to have the yardage to the middle (or back) then GPS is probably the better option as it probably gives you yardage to hazards as well and doesn't need line of sight. If exact yardage to the pin is important to you, then Laser is probably the better option.

Either way, you can derive most of your distances from those tools. GG merely gives you a slightly more accurate average - which isn't all that useful for a particular shot! I believe it's best as a practice tool, rather than a 'constant use' one, as it seems pretty intrusive!

I agree that it depends on how much you want and need to know the accurate distance and whether you are then good enough to control that distance. Frankly I'm not and so front middle and back is good enough. I also have a better idea (thanks to GG) what my average actually is and how far my misses (front and back) go so from that persepective it has helped club selection. You still have to hit it though

 

[Deleted member 16999]

Range Finder :thup:

Don't see GG improving your game beyond knowing how far you hit each club

Agreed knowing how you hit each club is one of it's biggest assets, but It also helps with course management, personally I've improved my overall play and helped me focus on the more weaker parts of my game.

 

[coxy17]

thanks for the reply


my issue at the moment is I only have rough ideas for clubs what is the best way to get club distance

 

[Tiger]

Get a laser. Take it to a driving range with lots of targets and half decent balls. Then hit clubs to various targets and measure the appriximate distance that way. I had my laser first and had a fairly good idea of my yardages which Game Golf has now confirmed. I love both but they are very different tools for different purposes.

Though line of sight can be a problem some times I aim my laser at all sorts of things like trees, bunkers, fronts of greens to get a yardage. That coupled with course markers serves me well enough. Laser really comes into its own on practicing and measuring shots under 100 yards when you'll often use a partial swing.

Happy shopping

 

[Foxholer]

Simpler still....Use the 150 stakes as the starting point (or if you have yardages on sprinkler a convenient one of those) to calibrate a particular club. Then do the same for clubs either side of tht one. You will probably find that you have 10 or maybe 12 yard gaps, so you can pretty much extrapoltae up and down from there. If you don't hve yardage markers, check the Strokesaver for a convenient distance of about that value.

Btw. Don't go mad hitting dozens of balls for this. It can damage that particular are of the course, which is why some clubs don't like it happening at all - so may be worth checking. If they are really strict about it....use your easiest Par 3 for it.

 

[SteveJay]

Is anyone on here an advocate of the various GPS phone apps? They seem to do both distances and shot tracking. I have toyed with various ones and settled for Hole 19 which I find quick and easy to use both to gauge distance (can do greens automatically but you can also move the cursor to determine distances to hazards etc). Also use it as a scorecard as it gives some good stats at the end of the round.

Accept they may not be as accurate as the options under discussion, but I have found them to be fairly reliable, based on stated yardage and fairway markers.

 

[Tiger]

They arent allowed for use in competitions and for some phones the battery drain may be a problem but if money's tight it could be a helpful starting point

 

[Deleted member 15344]

They arent allowed for use in competitions and for some phones the battery drain may be a problem but if money's tight it could be a helpful starting point

You can use them in comps now mate ( as long as LR in place in regards DMD ) :thup:

 

[baylie]

very interesting information
thanks all

 

[UlyssesSky]

Is anyone on here an advocate of the various GPS phone apps? They seem to do both distances and shot tracking.

Actually, the Game Golf app is free and does exactly that. It gives you the functionality of the Game Golf device and also works as a rangefinder. If you're struggling to decide what to get, this may be a great starting point to see how much each of the features helps you with your game.

Personally, I don't tag every round with it, but I always use it as a rangefinder.

I'm thinking about getting a rangefinder + game golf hardware combo, though, since I just can't find a way to incoporate tagging shots on my phone into my preshot routine.


Anyways, if you're thinking about getting game golf you should get the app first to see if it helps you, it's a fully functional free trial.

 

[ger147]

You can use them in comps now mate ( as long as LR in place in regards DMD ) :thup:

That's not quite right. The app itself must be "distance only" and the device must also not have any other non-conforming features, so it's far from as simple as yes you can use them now as long as the LR is in place.

http://www.randa.org/en/RandA/News/...ublications/2014/DMD flowchart v2_Jan 14.ashx

 

[Foxholer]

You can use them in comps now mate ( as long as LR in place in regards DMD ) :thup:

That's not quite right. The app itself must be "distance only" and the device must also not have any other non-conforming features, so it's far from as simple as yes you can use them now as long as the LR is in place.

http://www.randa.org/en/RandA/News/...ublications/2014/DMD flowchart v2_Jan 14.ashx

Indeed, there are many that have features that make them non-conforming!

But those that are conforming - and where the app is also conforming - can be use, provide the Locl Rule is in effect.

 

[Crawfy]

thanks for the reply


my issue at the moment is I only have rough ideas for clubs what is the best way to get club distance

Find a pro with a launch monitor, and book a lesson to go through your bag and find your average distance per club.
Then but a rangefinder to help put that info to use.
Then save up and get a GG next year
Job done.