Our Picks: Best golf rangefinders of 2023

By: Jack Hirsh October 21, 2023

Accuracy, speed, size and extras are the top aspects you should consider while shopping the rangefinders below.

GOLF

Welcome to GOLF’s 2023 edition of the Best of Everything, where we’re providing you with, well… the best of everything!

It’s 2023, you’re not still pacing off every yardage, are you?

While we won’t tell you which side to go with between team GPS and team rangefinder, we will tell you that this year’s crop of laser rangefinders are outstanding.

With plenty of extra features such as slope adjustments, interchangeable designs and even some with GPS integration, there’s a rangefinder for every golfer out there.

Keep reading below for the top rangefinders of 2023.

What to look for in your ideal rangefinder…

Nothing is more frustrating than hitting a shot and watching it sail over the target and into a bush, only to realize your rangefinder gave you the distance to said bush. Most of today’s rangefinders are accurate to within one yard and offer a response to let you know when you hit the reflector on top of the flagstick.

Rangefinders are supposed to help us play faster. It’s not useful if it take longer to find your distance to the pin with your laser than it does pacing off the distance from the nearest sprinkler head or 150-yard marker. All of the rangefinders below are lightning quick to get you a yardage in a matter of seconds.

Your range finder needs to be big enough so you can get a solid grip on it with your hands, but it can’t be so big and bulky it weighs down your golf bag or won’t fit in one of the holsters in your cart.

Do you want a simple design that will tell you how from from point A to point B? Or do you want your rangefinder to calculate slope, elevation, wind, air density, etc. and factor everything into a “plays-like” number? The options are almost endless. You can also get rangefinders that allow you to customize their look, or magetically attach to your cart for added convenience.

Compare and explore each golf laser rangefinder below. Be sure to check out the various color choices available for each rangefinder by tapping the ‘BUY NOW’ button.

Bushnell Tour V6 Shift Laser Rangefinder

Bushnell

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Highlights

Improved pinseeker with visual JOLY. A red ring now flashes as JOLT vibrates to ensure you got your target.
IP6X Water resistantence rating, making it the most weather resistant Tour series rangefinder Bushnell has ever made.
BITE magnetic cart grip to lock onto your cart bar (or one of your irons!).

The Prism

Pinned Golf

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Highlights

Slope switch with yardages displaying to 1/10 of a yard.
Rechargable battery with included USB-C cable. No more difficult to find replacement batteries.
Nine different bold color options.

Blue Tees Golf Series 3 Max Rangefinder

Blue Tees

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Highlights

First of its kind, the Auto-Ambient Display automatically adjusts the color of the display to contrast all lighting conditions for unbeatable clarity.
The crystal clear display makes those far shots a breeze to see.
With Active Tracking, you will always know your exact distances while moving and looking through the lens.

Voice Caddie SL3 GPS Laser Rangefinder

Voice Caddie

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Highlights

Pairs the precision of a laser rangefinder with a GPS, high-resolution touchscreen, dynamic and detailed green undulation data.
GPS Pin Assist: Utilizes GPS Data to Filter Background and hone in on the Pin
Adjustable Dual Color OLED for Low Light Play

Shot Scope PRO LX+ Laser, GPS and Shot Tracker

Shot Scope Technologies

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Highlights

GPS and laser in one product
16 tracking tags with smart GPS chip for club recognition
Free mobile app and web dashboard statistics platform

Precision Pro NX10 Slope Rangefinder

Precision Pro Golf

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Highlights

Ultra clear, HD optics make locking on to the target easier and quicker, allowing you to spend more time on your game.
The NX10 features custom skins and face plates that can be interchanged to keep your look fresh and personal.
Free battery replacements for life.

Nikon Coolshot ProII Stabilized

Nikon

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Highlights

Borrowing technology from Nikon’s cameras and lenses, COOLSHOT PROII counteracts hand shake to steady your view.
HYPER READ technology provides near-instant measurements (approx. 0.3 seconds)
The COOLSHOT PROII uses a brilliant 6x power monocular with Nikon’s innovative anti-glare and high-contrast coatings

Choose which rangefinders to compare

Use the dropdown boxes to choose 3 rangefinders at a time to compare.

Best For

No-frills and super reliable

Price

$399.99

Highlights

Improved pinseeker with visual JOLY. A red ring now flashes as JOLT vibrates to ensure you got your target.
IP6X Water resistantence rating, making it the most weather resistant Tour series rangefinder Bushnell has ever made.
BITE magnetic cart grip to lock onto your cart bar (or one of your irons!).