We Asked Golfers What Their Favorite Distance Tech Was: Here’s Their Answer And Some Deals To Match

Knowing your exact yardage is one of the most crucial elements for improving consistency and ultimately lowering your scores on the golf course. The confidence to select the right club and hit a shot with full commitment is a game-changer, and a reliable distance measuring device is the key to unlocking that potential. Whether you favor the convenience of a GPS watch or the pinpoint accuracy of a laser rangefinder, now is an opportune moment to invest in your game.

We recently ran a poll to identify which style of devices our readers most prefer to use and have identified some of the most popular and effective models on the market, some of which are currently on sale during these Amazon Prime Days. While handheld devices marginally led our poll, there weren’t a huge number of deals for products in this category I’m afraid – but we did our best. However, in a close second and third, there were some fantastic deals on GPS watches and laser rangefinders as you’ll see below.

GPS Devices

Interestingly in the poll we created handheld GPS devices were the top of the tree. People are clearly drawn to how simple they are to use – perhaps the don’t like the faff of using a rangefinder, taking it out of the case, shooting the target and going from there. Others may simply not like wearing a watch when they play.

GPS Devices are by far the easiest tech gadgets to use on the course and are sometimes the most detailed. The G80 does that and more, doubling up as a launch monitor for your warm up or practice sessions. With over 41,000 courses preloaded, I’d be impressed if you played a golf course that wasn’t included on this device. This is an excellent “two in one” product, both as a GPS unit and a portable launch monitor.

As simple as a GPS device could ever be. It’s about the size of a poker chip so be aware, but the Garmin Approach G12 can quickly become your best friend on the golf course. I used one before transitioning to a trusty rangefinder a few years ago and simply clipped it onto my golf bag. One brief look before a shot and I had all the info I needed to plan my next swing.

The Garmin Approach G12 is very lightweight (25g), small and has been cleverly designed to be clipped to your golf bag, hat or clothes. It’s also the perfect size to pop into your trouser pocket but be careful not to accidentally drop and lose it if you do!

Watches

GPS watches accounted for 33% of our total responses on…