Best Hand Held Range Finder?

[scottleo]

What is the best hand held device that I can use to know distances to front, mid & back of green? I don't wear a watch while playing. Is there a device u guys would recommend that isn't a laser and u don't have to download courses. Just want to turn on when I go to a different course and know yardages.....thanks.

[oldhamer25]

Skydroid is a good app on a smartphone. Gives you the readings you are asking about and also allows you to keep score and chart shots. All you have to do is look up the course and download, have not been to a course yet that was not on it and my home course is as small as you are going to get. I know you said don't have to download, but it takes about a second and does not cost you anything. I think the app was around $1. I have found it to be pretty accurate when I use it and then compare it to my laser rangefinder readings.

[scottleo]

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Skydroid is a good app on a smartphone. Gives you the readings you are asking about and also allows you to keep score and chart shots. All you have to do is look up the course and download, have not been to a course yet that was not on it and my home course is as small as you are going to get. I know you said don't have to download, but it takes about a second and does not cost you anything. I think the app was around $1. I have found it to be pretty accurate when I use it and then compare it to my laser rangefinder readings.
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I have used a similar app on my phone, couldn't get through a round without my battery running out....

[oldhamer25]

I only had a battery problem when my battery was already low, but I usually get the reading and then close the screen.

[avgjoe]

I use a golfbuddy voice plus (on mute), gives F-M-B on the screen. can clip to or hang from belt. pretty easy

[Jamboy72]

Callaway GPS Elite might be just what you're looking for