Golf distance gear, explained

Pick the rangefinder or GPS that matches how you play

Lasers for the pin, GPS for the whole hole, speakers for the cart. Our guides compare them in plain words, so you can see which one saves you strokes and guesswork.

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  • Bushnell Golf Tour V5 Rangefinder
    Model Reviews and Matchups

    Bushnell Tour V5 Rangefinder Review

    Bushnell Tour V5 rangefinder review: how slope switching, PinSeeker with Visual JOLT and the BITE cart mount work, who it suits and what to pick instead.

  • Nikon PROSTAFF 1000i 6x20 Laser Rangefinder
    Model Reviews and Matchups

    Nikon Prostaff 1000i Rangefinder Review

    Nikon PROSTAFF 1000i review: ID incline/decline readings, TRU Target modes and a 1,000-yard range, plus the trade-offs and close alternatives.

  • Bushnell Tour V7 Shift
    Rangefinder Know-How and Rules

    How to Use a Golf Laser Rangefinder

    Learn how to use a golf laser rangefinder: aim at the pin, press and hold the button, and read the locked yardage before you choose a club.

  • REVASRI Range Finder for Golf
    Laser Rangefinder Picks

    Best Budget Golf Rangefinders With Slope

    The best budget golf rangefinder with slope for most golfers is the REVASRI NK1000. Compare slope switches, pin lock and cart magnets across 9 picks.

  • Acer Gadget
    Model Reviews and Matchups

    Acer Gadget Golf Rangefinder Review

    Acer Gadget golf rangefinder review: compare its slope switch, pin lock, rechargeable battery and 800-yard range, plus alternatives for golf.

  • Garmin Approach S70
    Golf GPS Watches, Handhelds and Speakers

    Best Garmin Golf GPS Watches, Handhelds and Lasers

    Compare the best Garmin golf GPS watches, handhelds and lasers by course guidance, display, battery life and rangefinder features to find your fit.

  • Mileseey GeneSonic Pro
    Golf GPS Watches, Handhelds and Speakers

    Best Golf GPS Speaker Combos That Call Out Yardage

    Compare the best golf GPS speaker combo picks for clear yardage callouts, course views, cart mounting and music, with options for different rounds.

  • TecTecTec ULT-G
    Golf GPS Watches, Handhelds and Speakers

    Golf GPS Without a Subscription: What You Really Get

    A golf GPS without a subscription can give you course yardages with no recurring fee. Compare what free access covers, when a phone helps and which device fits.

  • Garmin Approach S70
    Golf GPS Watches, Handhelds and Speakers

    Best Golf Rangefinder Watches for Your Wrist

    Compare golf rangefinder watches by course maps, yardage tools, shot tracking and phone needs to find a wrist GPS that fits your round and routine.