From Nationalclubgolfer · Max Mcvittie · · 50s
Why Golf Watch Beats Laser for Golfers
Golf watches outperform lasers with real-time hazard data and fitness tracking.
In brief
Golf watches outperform lasers with real-time hazard data and fitness tracking. 54% of golfers use watches during rounds versus 45.5% using lasers, favoring wrist-based convenience over precise targeting. Originally reported by Nationalclubgolfer.
Golf Watch Popularity
54% of golfers use watches during rounds versus 45.5% using lasers.
Wrist-Based Convenience
Golf watches provide instant hazard data and hole maps without retrieving devices.
Laser Rangefinder Limitations
Lasers measure specific targets but lack broader hole context for strategy.
Golf Watch Advantages
Watches double as fitness trackers with steps, heart rate, and sleep monitoring.
Post-Pandemic Tracking
Golfers increasingly track fitness data through post-pandemic 'Stravafication'.
Golf Watch Choice
The author chooses a golf watch over a laser rangefinder for on-course decisions.
In short
54% of golfers use watches during rounds versus 45.5% using lasers, favoring wrist-based convenience over precise targeting.
