Golf GPS, measure your distances
Our GPS golf page brings together our tips for choosing a distance-measuring device: GPS watch, handheld device, or app, course mapping, distances to the green and hazards, battery life, and competition usage rules.
Knowing your distances helps you choose your club better.
The right club at the right time
Knowing the exact distance to the flag is key to making the right club choice. The golf GPS, with its preloaded maps of thousands of courses, instantly displays the distance to the front, centre, and back of the green, as well as to bunkers, water hazards, and doglegs. Gone are the days of estimating by eye and searching for distance markers.
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Watch, handheld device or app
The GPS watch, always on your wrist, is the most practical solution, often combined with activity tracking. The portable handheld device, with its large screen, shows the hole view and detailed information. The app for smartphones is cost-effective, but it drains the battery. The more precise laser rangefinder measures the exact distance to the targeted flag but requires a clear line of sight.
What the rules say
Since the reform of the golf rules in 2019, distance measuring devices are allowed by default, unless a local rule prohibits them. However, features that measure slope or suggest a club must be turned off in competitions. One should check the battery life, which should last for at least one round of eighteen holes, and ensure the mapping is regularly updated.
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Frequently asked questions
GPS watch or laser rangefinder for golf?
The GPS watch displays distances to the front, centre, and back of the green, as well as to hazards, without needing to aim. The laser rangefinder measures the exact distance to the flag, but requires you to aim and only gives you what you see.
Can you use a golf GPS in competitions?
The golf rules allow distance measuring devices unless a local rule prohibits them. Slope features or club advice must be disabled during an official event.
Are all courses registered in a golf GPS?
Devices come with preloaded maps of thousands of courses around the world. It's advisable to update them regularly to benefit from new layouts and hole modifications.
What battery life can be expected from a golf GPS watch?
A good watch lasts at least two rounds of eighteen holes in GPS mode. You should also check its battery life during daily use if you wear it outside of golf, as well as its ease of charging.
How to update a golf GPS?
Updates are usually done via the manufacturer's app on a smartphone or software on a computer by connecting the device. It updates the mapping and software, which should be done before playing on an unfamiliar course.
