Comparing PuttView vs. GolfLogix Yardage Books
If you’re like most golfers, you’ve probably faced this situation: you hit a perfect approach shot… and then completely misread the putt. Even with a good stroke, the ball slides past the hole because you just didn’t see the break correctly.
The truth is, reading greens well is one of the fastest ways to lower your scores—yet it’s a skill most amateurs never master. That’s where a green reading yardage book can help. It's like having a caddie with you on the course to give you an assist when you're not sure of the break. Not to mention, a yardage book can help with proper course management so you avoid trouble and blowup holes.
Two of the most popular tools to help with strategy and green reading are PuttView and GolfLogix. Both aim to help you understand slopes, visualize breaks, and make more putts.
Comparing Puttview vs. GolfLogix Yardage Book Reviews
If you're new here, I'm Michael Leonard and I'm obsessed with tournament golf (350+ days since 2017). In fact, I recently published Wicked Smart Golf III: Tournament Golf Secrets to Perform Under Pressure because I love competition so much.
One item I stress in the book and with tournament golfers is using a yardage book to your advantage. Otherwise, you're making competitive rounds even more stressful.
In this guide, I’ll compare PuttView and GolfLogix head-to-head so you can figure out which one is the smarter choice for your game. You’ll see how they work, who they’re best for, and which one delivers the most value.
PuttView Yardage Books
There are two main ways players use PuttView: through their premium yardage books or their high-tech projection system. Both options allow you to see slope arrows, ideal aim points, and even visual lines that guide your ball into the hole.
In my testing, I found the PuttView yardage books incredibly detailed—far beyond a standard yardage book you can get a pro shop—and a huge help for reading greens. One thing that sepeartes PuttView from the competition is the three books offered for more than 30,000 golf courses.
- Yardage only ($29): Won't help with reading greens but will help you have proper strategy and log notes from practice rounds.
- Major slopes ($39): It'll show the major slopes in the greens and fairways to help you create a solid strategy off the tee and into the green. Plus, help with chip shots, as you'll spot the major slopes.
- Yardage book + green map ($49): The best of the three and full details on the hole from tee to green.
If you’re serious about mastering green reading and want to bring a tour-level approach to course management, PuttView is about as good as it gets.
✅ Pros
- Built to last
- Legal in competition
- More than 30,000 courses
- Three price points to suit all types of players
- Tour-level detail you won’t find in other yardage books
- Helps you develop a much better feel and understanding of green slopes over time
🚫 Cons
- All the arrows could feel overwhelming if you're new to tournament golf
- Slightly higher price point than generic books you can buy in a shop (but 100% worth it)
You can read my full review of PuttView books here or watch the video version below to learn even more.
GolfLogix Yardage Books
GolfLogix is similar to Stracakline in that they offer green reading books alongside an app as well. The smartphone app that provides GPS yardages, green contour maps, and even suggested aim points based on your location and pin position.
My biggest problem with GolfLogix is they aren't as good with yardages to trouble, fairway width, and not easy to log notes from practice rounds. I consider them more of a green reading book than a yardage book.
As someone who likes to know distances to every bunker, penalty area, and fairway width, I found it to be a little disappointing. However, this appears to be updated in 2025 as I hadn't been using them for the past few years due to this issue.
Not to mention it's only one price point ($50) so you can't choose a more basic yardage book (with just yardages or green slopes).
✅ Pros
- USGA tournament legal
- Affordable subscription
- Very effective with reading greens
- Works on thousands of courses worldwide
🚫 Cons
- Only one price point for green books
- Not as detailed or precise as PuttView
- If you use their golf app, it can be distracting to check your phone on every green
Using A Yardage Book
As I mentioned earlier, I love tournament golf — and a yardage book is one of my go-to tools for preparing and managing my game. Here’s how I use it alongside other resources to play my best:
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Play a practice round and use the Shot Pattern app to map out landing areas.
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Log notes in my yardage book, including wind direction, club selection, targets, and other key details.
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Use DECADE Golf at home to refine my strategy, plan backup tee shots in case of alternate boxes, and get clear on every shot.
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During the tournament, rely on my yardage book and pin sheet to make wicked smart decisions under pressure.
Closing Thoughts
Don't get me wrong, I don't think GolfLogix is a bad yardage book, I just like the PuttView option a little more. Having three to choose from on 30,000 courses and helpful information from tee to green makes it easy to prep for competition.
If you’re serious about improving your green reading and preparing for tournaments, PuttView is the clear winner. The yardage books alone are worth their weight in gold for competitive play — and they’re legal in tournaments, unlike a phone app.
PuttView also pairs perfectly with tools like Wicked Smart Golf III, DECADE Golf, and/or Arccos to give you a complete system for playing smarter, managing your game, and scoring better under pressure.
👉Click here to find a PuttView book that is right for you.
