Range finders

[Jaco]

I would welcome any advice on these. I’m a high handicapper but improving, and accurate yardages would definitely help my game. I am fairly poor at judging distances by sight. I have a very limited attention span for instruction manuals though and I’m not ‘geeky’ regarding technology in any way, so I’d only buy one if they are basically switch-on-and-go.

 

[patricks148]

if you feel you need it and it would help... get one.

 

[spongebob59]

How about a laser rangefinder, my golf spy rate these :

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Precision-...59&sr=1-1&refinements=p_89:Precision+Pro+Golf

 

[TreeSeeker]

I bought a cheap one (£40 on amazon) and it isn't amazingly accurate, but it does let me know the ball park number in trying to hit.

I actually much prefer the course guides, since then you get the shape of the green, bunker placements, distances and of course they work if you can't see the flag.

 

[Jaco]

This is the type my pro was using. It looked easy to use and was very accurate but I think I might feel a bit self conscious with one. A watch or phone style device might be a bit more discreet. Thanks

 

[spongebob59]

Wont go far wrong with this :

https://www.hotgolf.co.uk/product/bushnell-neo-ion-golf-gps-watch-black/

 

[casuk]

I own a Bushnell ion watch bought it used from eBay £40 and its great very accurate also its small so doesn't get in the way, I did buy a Bushnell v4 jolt as my watch wouldn't pick up winter greens, but I found it a bit of a hassle and sold it, the watch however is a keeper and my most valued piece of tech I own

 

[Jaco]

Wont go far wrong with this :

https://www.hotgolf.co.uk/products/bushnell-neo-ion-golf-gps-watch-black/

Thanks spongbob, I’m going to get one. Only 110 quid when I was expecting 250 to 300 and the review sounded excellent. Just turn up at the course and it detects everything for you, no setting up or moving on to the next hole. Thanks again
PS. I don’t usually like to wear a watch when playing, but I’m guessing there’s no reason why I can’t just hang it on my bag?

 

[BubbaP]

I didn't like wearing my regular watch my switched to the gps watch okay. There are some designed to clip to bag/belt like good buddy ct2

 

[hovis]

or buy one of these bad boys. i just got one and its surprisingly easy to use

https://www.expressgolf.co.uk/produ...MImK-g8qPx2gIV4bftCh36owg5EAQYASABEgKh1vD_BwE

 

[Seamer]

I started using a free range finding app on my phone, have found it very useful on the course

 

[HomerJSimpson]

If you want a cheap one, no frills, then look at Suoaki. https://threeoffthetee.blogspot.co.uk/2016/12/suaoki-laser-rangefinder.html

I personally don't think it makes a difference if you are a high handicapper, but you must get to know how far you hit each club. Don't worry too much what they are so if a 7 iron only goes 125 then so be it. Learn how far you hit it and then on the course you can see how far you have to go and pick a club (subject to conditions) with a degree of confidence. As your golfing career progresses and you become proficient at the short game you can then use the range finder closer to the flag and work on pitching distances and length of swing

 

[srixon 1]

Some of the skycaddie ones do front middle and backs to the green with no subscription fees.

 

[User2021]

Before spending any money, if you have a smartphone download the free motocaddy ap.

forca freebie its very good, accurate with front middle and back etc.

 

[User101]

I bought a cheap one (£40 on amazon) and it isn't amazingly accurate,

How do you know it isn't accurate :mmm:

 

[SwingsitlikeHogan]

I could've done with one myself on Saturday playing an away match. I struggled with 'Dougal Syndrome' in that I was getting confused over whether greens were very small or far away...

I might actually - after all of these years - succumb.

 

[huds1475]

How do you know it isn't accurate :mmm:

How I tell if mine is playing up...

1. laser 185 to pin.
2. Into wind so go up a club.
3. Easy 9i to take the spin off.
4. 80 yards short.

Why?

Obviously the laser is faulty!