Golf Match using GPS or Rangefinder - The Secret To Low Scores

When it comes to improving your golf, getting the correct equipment can be so confusing with such a vast amount on the market. How to find the perfect yardage isn't any different when you have GPS systems and Laser Rangefinders to decide over. In this golf match Coach Lockey and Mark Crossfield are only allowed to pick one unit each, which would you have?
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00:00 Golf Match using GPS or Rangefinder - The Secret To Low Scores
01:06 Hole 1
11:36 Hole 2
20:36 Hole 3

[@elmatador7528]

Can’t believe I watched all of that … mindless discussions about slope , greens , course layout , centre of green , bunkers . Ridiculous absolutely ridiculous .. I loved it 😂

[@jerrysmiley1084]

Love my GPS as it is very accurate at my home course. I am not accurate enough to use a range finder....just aim for the middle of the green to stay away from trouble.

[@alunpugh6301]

Just getting back into golf after 25 year break. Never even heard of a rangefinder until watching your utube channel. Relying on the scorecard for yardages back in the day. Go coach

[@injuredtabletennisplayer1474]

Solution. Use both. I have the Bushnell products, watch and range finder. Check pin distances and scan the green. Use the watch to get hazard and green information.

[@ducatidad8231]

Range finders are great for winter golf with temp tees. Only reason I bought mine as an avid app SwingU user for last few years I’ve been playing

[@timmyinMB]

I have the Voice Caddie SL2 Hybrid GPS and laser range finder. Best of both worlds!

[@briarmeadow]

GPS is great for unfamiliar courses, but i shy away from the subscription burdened stuff. I've been using a laser rangefinder for the last 15 years or so. Love it. Hangs off the bag on my push cart. Many better courses have course guides / pin sheets which are very helpful. I don't like wearing a watch when i golf so thats a no go for me.

[@jbeebs1]

*Range finder tip: Put your car keys in the case so that you don’t forget and leave it on the cart. 😉

[@CoachLockey]

THAT is a great idea. Well played sir.

[@jbeebs1]

@@CoachLockeyTake THAT Mr. crossfield 😂

[@Dean_R1]

Lose your range finder AND your car in the same day! Great tip 😆

[@jeffsharp104]

I started doing that my last round out. I saw it on instagram and I have had to go back and get my rangefinder.

[@stevemagers8159]

I put car keys and wallet in case

[@billgraves8555]

Mark nailed it - most are not that accurate. GPS works fine for this 10 handicap. I have bought 2 range finders and given them both away after I didn’t use them ever :)

[@isthereanavailable]

I use both, after trying a combo gps and range finder. I'm trying the garmin Z82, and it shows the green shape, too. Also, you should do a video comparing the 3 options: GPS, range finder, and combo, to see the best score between the 3 options.

[@Neocram666]

I use both. Gps is good for blind shots, layups and hazards but laser the flag every time I’m going for the flag

[@SolomonLi]

LOL… What a great test. Zapping the pin while on the green is just hilarious…or brilliant. I’m currently using an app called The Grint, which has maps, front, back, and middle of the green, etc. and it uploads my score without me thinking about it after finishing a round. I also use a very old Callaway laser, but it’s on rare occasion that it comes out of the back since I’m a bit lazy and it’s a bit dodgy here and there without any target lock on it. I still have to do maths…which is part of the fun for me. I appreciate the banter and the video though! B roll is super nice! Great looking course…

[@philballance9432]

I use GolfPad GPS on my watch, front middle and back with slope is good enough for me, middle of the green works

[@scottbutterly8997]

Shot scope and course stroke saver for me . Normally a couple of quid . Great video cheers muppet tour

[@VKBKK]

Always Hole19 and its free, gives me all I need as can see hazards n what to carry onto green vs fixated with a range finder to shoot the pin

[@VoodooZ]

That's why I prefer my SwingU app which shows an actual satellite imagery that you can click on to see actual distances.. they have green maps too but I don't use it as I mostly same courses all the time.. I use Laser for approach shots though.

[@scottcross3252]

I'm picturing watching this on the course ...gonna be a long day

[@Madrigalen]

I have the Z82 from garmin. Gps and rangefinder in one. ⛳

[@laurieblows1105]

gps gives me enough info as a 18 handicap, but can see the advantage of range finder on larger greens

[@gurgie]

I use both, SwingU app on my phone for the GPS & to track my score, and then a rangefinder as well. Good to see you both still hate each other 🤣

[@CoachLockey]

Always will now, hate him

[@gurgie]

@CoachLockey don't blame you! I'm starting to hate him too 🤣🤣

[@terrybrett6164]

I use both but my rangefinder is the best item I've ever brought in golf.

[@onsenguy]

A gps unit is the better choice for most. It's quick and easy to just glance at, gives reasonably accurate yardages, and shows distances to hazards, doglegs, and layups.

[@mglegacy012]

The only time I would find a rangefinder useful would be for short pitches where a 5 yard difference would carry more weight. Otherwise I don’t care where the pin is. Most courses I play have colour complexes for flags, so I know if it’s roughly front, middle or back. That’s all I need really

[@andrewfall2491]

Lockley please win 😅

[@CoachLockey]

Not sure who Lockley is but i hope they win too haha

[@golferbell]

I have a rangefinder and wear a Apple Watch but was thinking of getting a Shot Scope H4. Play off 6 and want to know my data and see more than a rangefinder gives. Is this a good idea. Thanks.

[@CoachLockey]

Shot Scope Connex might be worth looking at too.

[@skinster666]

What happened to the birdie putt?

[@randycone6782]

Both

[@plusfour1]

If I'm playing the Decade system, isn't GPS that shows the green shape and features better? If I had to pick one or the other.

[@CoachLockey]

Yes 👍

[@frankaliganga1525]

Garmin z82 is the best rangefinder on the market

[@thewatchman6074]

Old "262" still knows how to play mind games with you Mathew. He's a master at planting a negative seed in your brain.

[@CoachLockey]

I hate him haha

[@williag1970]

Arccos subscription, you should have got in early guys. No subs for me ever 😂

[@markpassell8379]

Watch is better for blind shots that can’t be zapped

[@loutennant99]

Mark gone b back to white balls full time?

[@simonthorpe6971]

Come on to see the coach in action, always ruined by that odd bloke in glasses 😎😂

[@jamesbaine580]

Unless your GPS or range finder can hit the ball for you it doesn't matter which one you use

[@christopherbyrne18]

Subscription.... he's got you there. Virtual caddy is a joke. Has no idea what your lie is like..Its also pulling wind direction from some weather forecast sensor god knows how far away which is unlikely to be reflective of local conditions. Also, in relation to GPS. ALL consumer GNSS devices are accurate to at best a few metres. So take yardages where carry important with a grain of salt. Beware of manufacturers saying they are using 'dual frequency' Its crap.

[@antonphipps1354]

GPS's don't tell you information when playing off temp tees & temp greens🤔? Nice tech and all that, but useless with changing course layouts on weather conditions altered courses..🤷🏽‍♂️??

[@CoachLockey]

Good point! Lucky for me I am now an official summer golfer haha

[@josey777cat]

GPS, I always carry my phone, so dont need to buy a rangefinder. Parfield to win.

[@J.M.Lander]

So what GPS system is Mark using? I think I heard him say Apple so what app?

[@CoachLockey]

We can’t talk about it, it’s secret 🤫 haha.

[@J.M.Lander]

Are you able to recommend an alternative which is similar to something that you would want to use and that a normal human can obtain? I currently use Swing on Apple Watch, it shows front middle and back and you can record club distances and your score, but that’s about it. Ideally I would like hole graphics on the watch rather than needing to get my phone out.

[@randallpennington5976]

I switched to a gps watch after I left my small gps stuck to a golf cart!

[@CoachLockey]

like it?

[@Dean_R1]

Most golfers are rubbish and nowhere near accurate or consistent enough for a range finder. Middle of the green info is more than enough. Even most single figure handicaps are useless the majority of the time, and I am one of them.

[@stevemagers8159]

Agree!

[@jeremylonsdale3350]

If either of u were faffing around on the green with range or GPS all day I'd hit down on you.

[@CoachLockey]

Lucky you probably wont ever play with us then haha 😉