If you are looking for a way to take your golf game to the next level, you may want to add a rangefinder to your bag. Today’s rangefinders come in two basic types—laser rangefinders and GPS rangefinders. Which one is best for you will depend on the type of courses you play most often. The extent to which a rangefinder will improve your game will be related to your current skill level. Let’s take a closer look at this potentially game-changing golf accessory.
Golf is a game of distance. Rangefinders can improve your game by providing more accurate measurements from your lie in the fairway to the flag on the green. Knowing the distance to the pin takes the guesswork out of which club to use.
The ability to carry an accurate rangefinder in your pocket is definitely a modern development. In fact, you now have a choice between GPS rangefinders and laser rangefinders. GPS rangefinders access satellites to determine your precise location and then compare that to stored maps of the golf course to calculate distances. A laser rangefinder shoots pulses of light at your target and then measures the time it takes for them to bounce back.
There are pros and cons for each device. GPS rangefinders can provide distances to intermediate points as well as the green. They also have measurements for different parts of the green. They are perfect for hilly courses or courses with many dogleg holes and trees. However, they do require that the golf course you’re playing be loaded into the device, usually by internet download. Sometimes course conditions can affect the accuracy of your position.
Laser rangefinders provide an instantaneous reading of distance and there is no need for subscriptions or downloads. However, your target must be visible. Laser rangefinders don’t provide distances to other parts of the green or fairway.
For a rangefinder to really improve your game, you need to be consistent with your clubs. If you still can’t predict how far the ball will fly with a particular club, then knowing the exact distance you need to hit the ball doesn’t matter much. But once your fairway shots are consistent and predictable, you will probably see a big improvement in your scores by adding a golf rangefinder.
The entertainment world may have been confused when Michael Jackson started wearing one glove. But golfers probably didn’t give it a second thought. They have been wearing a single glove for a long time. Golf gloves are worn on the leading hand (or top hand). They help keep the club from slipping out of your hands. When purchasing a glove, make sure you get one that fits comfortably. Golf gloves should also be replaced as soon as they begin to wear, so don’t think you can buy one and use it forever.
Could your golf tee really make a difference in your game? Until recently, this question would probably not have evoked a serious response. But changes have arrived in the world of golf tees and you have more choices than ever before. The traditional wood or plastic tees are still around and still quite popular. But brush tees are making inroads in the golfing community. And eco-friendly tees have now appeared to help save the planet.
There’s something about the game of golf you should realize. It is rarely played at night or in the rain. And what does this fact lead us to? Golfers spend a lot of time in the sun. In fact, most golf games are played in the middle part of the day when the sun’s rays are most direct and damaging. Extensive exposure to UV rays damages your skin and leads to premature aging, especially around your eyes. That’s why golfing headgear is more than just a good idea. When the sun is shining, you simply must not play without a hat.
If you are looking for a way to improve your golf game, the biggest gains usually come through perfecting your golf swing. As much as you would like to think that a new set of clubs would do the trick, chances are you will just be hacking with a higher quality club. To really ramp up your game, you need a consistent swing. The best way to achieve this is through lots of practice. Using a golf swing trainer can be more effective than time at the driving range. That means you can see bigger improvements in less time.