Leigh harteveld
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What is better for a high handicap golfer GPS watch or a laser
Gps watchs or lasers what are best
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Robster59
Tour Rookie
I'd say GPS watch. Quick, easy to use and more than accurate enough for most golfers.
Leigh harteveld
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What GPS watch would you recommend looking for a decent watch please
Robster59
Tour Rookie
You wouldn't go far wrong with the Bushnell Neo Excel. I have a Bushnell Neo XS, over four years old, still works well and battery lasts for two rounds.
popeye
Hacker
You can also get gps apps-bit more of a faff using your phone but when it is completely free of charge then it's definitely worth it!
Leigh harteveld
Member
Do you recommend the Bushnell over a Tom Tom or Garmin or as a cheaper alternative
Dannyc
Active member
Tom Tom 2 I’ve got great little watch it also shows u how far the bunkers and water are away which is a great help when u are unsure if u can reach or carry them
SteveJay
Head Pro
To be honest I would recommend having both. I use a Tom Tom Golfer for most shots - quick, clear and simple, giving me front, middle and back which is what I need for most shots. It has additional functionality but I don't use that much.
However, one more, often overlooked, use is if it has last shot distance functionality, it can be helpful in helping find your ball in rough etc. If you know that you hit your driver, say, 250 yards, it will tell you when you have walked that far, from the tee, useful when you may not have seen exactly where your ball landed and means any search is narrowed down a bit. Obviously have to know your club distances and allow for wind, strike etc.
However, where a laser comes in handy is assessing distance of certain hazards such as trees, bunkers etc. as well as determining a more accurate distance to the flag for approach shots, par 3's etc. Depending on ability though, a gps giving middle of the green may be sufficient.
However, one more, often overlooked, use is if it has last shot distance functionality, it can be helpful in helping find your ball in rough etc. If you know that you hit your driver, say, 250 yards, it will tell you when you have walked that far, from the tee, useful when you may not have seen exactly where your ball landed and means any search is narrowed down a bit. Obviously have to know your club distances and allow for wind, strike etc.
However, where a laser comes in handy is assessing distance of certain hazards such as trees, bunkers etc. as well as determining a more accurate distance to the flag for approach shots, par 3's etc. Depending on ability though, a gps giving middle of the green may be sufficient.
Robster59
Tour Rookie
I can't comment on the others as I've not used them I'm afraid but the Tom Tom Neo Excel has lots of features including bluetooth, hazards, shot tracking, long battery life, etc. and has there's an app you can link it to for more detail.
Some people use their phones for GPS but my personal concern is getting my phone wet. My Bushnell has survived the worse of Scottish winters (and summers!) and doesn't miss a beat.
You can get them now for about £140.
Leigh harteveld
Member
I don't wanna spend a lot at the moment just looking at 1 or the other but thanks for advice
Laser isn't much good if you are faced with lots of blind shots
Leigh harteveld
Member
my local course there is a lot of blind shots so a watch would be best
i would imagine so, i like a laser myself as my eyesight is poor and struggle to see where the flag is on my home track (big greens)
Leigh harteveld
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Thanks very much just have to find out what watch would be the best for Me now then
