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.
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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Compare the best Garmin golf GPS watches, handhelds and lasers by course guidance, display, battery life and rangefinder features to find your fit.
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Compare the best golf GPS speaker combo picks for clear yardage callouts, course views, cart mounting and music, with options for different rounds.
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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.
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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.
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Best Golf Rangefinders for Everyday Golfers
Compare the best golf rangefinder picks for everyday play, from simple laser models to GPS hybrids, with clear notes on slope, displays and course use.
Golf GPS Watches, Handhelds and SpeakersBest Handheld Golf GPS Units for the Course
Compare the best handheld golf GPS units for course yardages, cart mounting, clear screens and battery life, with picks for different ways to play.