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Forget complicated and time-consuming swing adjustments. A study from England has shown that using a rangefinder saves an average of 2.7 strokes per round. We’ll explain how it works and why that’s the case.
Reason 1: Better planning before the shot
The first reason is better shot planning. You take more time and think carefully about which club to use. My own experience confirms this. We’ve all been there: You hit a good shot toward the flag, just as you imagined it. But then the ball misses the green—it’s too short or too long—because you misjudged the distance. That’s very frustrating, unnecessary, and above all, it costs strokes. The ball ends up in a bunker, in water, or in tall grass. Compared to hitting the green, that can quickly add two or three extra strokes. On the Tour, you can clearly see how much time the pros take to prepare for their next shot. They discuss it with their caddie, figuring out the right distance. And they know what they’re doing. You might think it should go much faster. But this shows just how important good shot preparation is. It saves strokes!
Reason 2: Building self-confidence
The second reason is the learning effect. When using a rangefinder, you quickly learn your actual distances—and with a high degree of accuracy for every club. Carry distances are particularly important for shots onto the green. Once you know the distances for each club, you’ll swing with more confidence and, as a result, be more successful. Everyone knows the feeling: on a difficult tee shot on a par 3 surrounded by water, doubts creep in and your swing becomes uncertain. You really just want to nudge the ball over the water. But that usually goes wrong. With a rangefinder, you now know that with a good shot, the ball will travel the right distance and land on the green. That helps enormously and boosts your confidence. You swing with more confidence and can focus more on the direction.
Conclusion
If you’re serious about golf, you really can’t do without a golf rangefinder. You’ll quickly realize how valuable it is. Playing partners who don’t have one are always asking for the distance. Whether you choose a GPS golf watch or a golf laser isn’t that important at first. Both devices provide the distance to the flag or an obstacle—that’s what matters. After a while, you start to get the hang of it, and your confidence grows. We’ve already written an article about the pros and cons of golf watches and golf lasers.
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