Bushnell Tour Hybrid
Slope-compensated laser and GPS distances in one device — no phone needed
Takes a different approach to hybrid than Garmin — GPS yardages to front, centre and back appear alongside the laser measurement without requiring a phone or app connection. No course overlay, no hazard maps — just the core numbers delivered instantly. Easier to use than the Z82 and £170 cheaper. The choice for golfers who want hybrid functionality without the learning curve or the premium price.
Key features
- Onboard GPS — slope-compensated front/centre/back distances in the viewfinder without a phone
- Both laser and GPS distances are slope-adjusted simultaneously
- Slope-Switch makes both laser and GPS tournament legal when off
- Visual JOLT — red ring flashes on flag lock confirmation
- BITE magnetic mount for cart bar attachment
- IPX6 weather resistance — handles pressurised water jets
- Accurate to within 1 yard at 500 yards to flag
Our view
The Tour Hybrid solves a genuine problem — getting slope-adjusted GPS front/centre/back distances alongside laser precision without a phone in your pocket. That is a meaningful step forward from hybrid devices that require app connectivity. At £499 it sits in interesting territory: £150 more than the Tour V6 Shift for the GPS addition, and at the same price as the Garmin Z82 which offers a full course overlay in the viewfinder rather than just three numbers. If you want the simplest possible hybrid experience without phone dependency, the Tour Hybrid is the right choice. If you actively use GPS course data to plan every hole, the Garmin Z82 is the more capable choice at the same price.
Pros
- Only device in the category with slope-compensated GPS front/centre/back without requiring a phone
- Slope-Switch disables both laser and GPS slope simultaneously — clean tournament compliance
- Visual JOLT is the most reliable flag confirmation in the Bushnell range
- Same proven Bushnell Tour series build quality and IPX6 weather resistance
Cons
- CR-123 battery is less commonly available than CR2 — worth carrying a spare
- LCD display rather than OLED at a £499 price point
- No course mapping or hazard distances — GPS is front/centre/back only
- For full course overlay in the viewfinder the Garmin Z82 is the stronger choice at similar money
Who is this for?
| Handicap 0–12 | Low handicap | Ideal |
| Handicap 13–20 | Mid handicap | Ideal |
| Handicap 21–28 | High handicap | Good |
| Handicap 28+ | Beginner | Marginal |
Golfers who want laser precision to the flag alongside GPS yardages to the green without carrying a separate GPS device or phone. Particularly suits golfers who play a mix of competition and casual golf and want slope on both their laser and GPS distances from a single tournament-legal device.
Key specifications
| Technology | Laser + GPS |
| Range | 5–1,300 yards |
| Ranging accuracy | +/- 1 yard at 500 yards |
| Magnification | 6x |
| Objective lens | 24mm |
| Field of view | 330ft @ 1,000 yards |
| Display | LCD with illuminated JOLT indicator ring |
| Slope | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Battery | CR-123 (replaceable) |
| IP rating | IPX6 (weather resistant) |
| Weight | 247g / 8.7oz |
Where to buy
Where to buy · Bushnell Tour Hybrid
Prices checked 1 May 2026
Amazon UK
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£489.00
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Scottsdale Golf
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Bushnell Golf UK
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American Golf
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