Golfers will most certainly do anything to try to improve. And, like most other sports – and industries at large – technology has made improvement easier than ever.

This holiday season if you’re tired of hearing the golfer in your life (even if that golfer is you!) saying she or he wished they could save “just one more shot” then here are the top five golf gadgets to help do just that.

BUSHNELL PHANTOM 2

Boasting Dynamic Green Mapping, the Phantom 2 is one of the top Bushnell golf rangefinders in Canada. There have been a ton of upgrades to the Phantom over its previous Bushnell golf rangefinder model. Now there are GreenView distances with movable pin placements, and it comes preloaded with more than 38,000 courses. It also has BITE Technology, a high-powered magnet found in many Bushnell golf rangefinder products, that allows golfers to attach it directly to a cart bar. Plus the text is 40 percent larger than its predecessor.

GARMIN APPROACH S12 WATCH

With more than 42,000 courses worldwide already preloaded, this Garmin golf watch is something to brag about. Golfers can get key yardages to hazards, doglegs, and to the green with the Garmin Approach S12. This Garmin GPS golf watch actually boasts a new round watch design with a sunlight-readable, high-resolution display. The Garmin Approach S12 also allows golfers to keep score right on the watch with an opportunity to upload to the Garmin Golf app. And if battery life is important, this Garmin golf watch packs some serious punch – to the tune of up to 30 hours.

RAPSODO MOBILE LAUNCH MONITOR

With golfers being able to do so much with their phones these days, it should come as no surprise that there is a launch monitor that uses a golfers’ mobile device to provide instant feedback. The mobile launch monitor from Rapsodo analyzes shot-trace visualization, club and ball speed, and launch data. It’s never been easier to train like the pros with the Rapsodo mobile launch monitor thanks to the data that’s provided. Your mobile device helps to provide immediate feedback with instant video replay. Golfers can set up the Rapsodo mobile launch monitor in under 30 seconds by connecting to a device via Bluetooth.

BLUE TEES SERIES 2 TOUR

With an 800-yard range, the Blue Tees Series 2 Tour rangefinder gives golfers Tour-level distance plus pinpoint accuracy. The Blue Tees rangefinder is water resistant and boasts and HD display with adjustable EZ Optic Focus. Golfers can also feel short vibrating pulses when a target is confirmed as lock-on by this Blue Tees rangefinder.

BLUE TEES SERIES 3 MAX

If you’re looking for a series golf rangefinder, the Blue Tees Series 3 Max is fully loaded. This Blue Tees rangefinder has adjustable optic focus and a 4K display. The display automatically changes colours for dark and light environments and is built to withstand dew and rain in order to play in all conditions. It also boasts a 900-yard range with an accuracy of +/- just one yard.