Do You Need a Golf Rangefinder?

If you love to play golf, but aren’t exactly a low handicap player, you may be wondering if you really need a golf rangefinder.

We can hear the argument inside your head…

“My golf game isn’t worthy of spending any more money. Half the time, I barely make contact with the ball…”

but on the other hand, your brain says…

“It would be nice when I hit a good shot, to have used the right club and end up on the green. And honestly, I’m not going to spend much time looking for yardage plates. If it’s within sight, great, but otherwise a guess will have to work.”

Let’s end this right now. You are worthy! If you love to play golf and you’re willing to shell out the money to play, then you should have a golf rangefinder. You don’t have to have the one with the most bells and whistles, in fact, your best bet is probably something with basic information that’s very easy to use.

• You’ll get a much better understanding of how far you really hit each club.
• When you do hit those good shots, you’ll be rewarded by being on the green instead of in the front bunker.
• You’ll never be indecisive about what club to hit because you’re not really sure how far you are or how far you hit it.
• There’s never any need to search for a marked sprinkler head. You’ll always have the distance you need right where you are.
• As a result of all these factors, you’ll probably see your scores improve in a fairly short time!

So what is the best rangefinder for you? For higher handicap golfers, we really here are our top picks.

Best Basic Golf GPS Rangefinders
Bushnell Phantom 2 - Read Full Review This is the perfect golf GPS for 95% of the golfers we serve. The large font and transreflective display make it easy to see in all conditions. The BITE magnet holds firmly to your cart or if you're walking, the included belt clip or carabiner make it easy to find distances when you need them. The new GreenView feature allows for more precise distance by selecting a pin position. This unit charges in under 3 hours and gets up to 18 hours of play. It's super simple to use right out of the box. And, we love that it's fully waterproof so you can leave it up on those rainy days! Rating:    Weight: 2.75 oz.   Legal: Yes	Order from Amazon
GolfBuddy Voice 2 SE - Read Full Review GolfBuddy has a winning formula with its GB Voice line. It's small, easy to use, lightweight, with an LCD screen, as well as voice distances. Plus, it's budget-friendly. The GolfBuddy GB Voice 2 SE increases the battery life over previous models to up to 20 hours. That's the most important feature of this solid performing compact golf GPS. We love it! We also love that you can see distances to the front, middle, and back of each green and also switch over to see the shape of the green when you want. It comes preloaded with 40,000 golf courses and can be updated using GolfBuddy GB Manager. Rating:    Weight: 1.1 oz.   Legal: Yes	Order from Amazon
GolfBuddy Voice 2 - Read Full Review GolfBuddy just keeps building on a winning theme. The GolfBuddy Voice 2 claims 14 hours of battery life. That's four hours more than the GolfBuddy VS4! It's water resistant, has the choice of male or female voice, and of course provides distances to the front, middle, and back of the green. It's available in three different colors as well. The wristband can be ordered separately on Amazon. Rating:    Weight: 1.02 oz.   Legal: Yes	Order from Amazon
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If you think you might want more bells and whistles or a laser, check out all of our category picks for the best golf rangefinders.