TECHNOLOGY

Laser based.

No reflector needed, will reflect off any object, accurate to about 350 yards or so. Works even better if a retro reflector is on the flag.

Laser based, but needs a reflector on the flag. New Gold version will also reflect off an object (bunker face, etc.) but not as easy to use as Bushnell.

Future work with this device shows a lot of promise

Hand-held, GPS based. Convenient and easy to store on belt like a cell phone.

PRICE

$450.00

$350.00

COMMENTS

Most popular on Tour and readily available to the rest of us. Can take it anywhere.

Great accuracy to the flag but a reflector is needed for best results. Difficult to get distance to various objects because there is little magnification in current models. This device is being improved significantly and is affordable.

Up-Link & Pro-Link are similar cart GPS systems. Most common in golf carts.

GPS based. Has other advantages for management of the golf course.

Included as part of cart fee. Some estimates are $250,000 plus for the club to install this system.

Very convenient, but usually gives distance to zones on the green rather than specific flag location. OK if you are in your cart when you want the distance; not very accurate if weather conditions require “cart path only”.

Becoming very popular. You can download information for (almost) any course you’ll be visiting directly from your computer.

Gives distance to zones on the green, but can show green size and shape. Goes anywhere.