TurfDogTurfDog vs ezLocator for hole locations
ezLocator is the specialist in automated hole location selection and does that one job very well. TurfDog builds hole locations — slope maps, GPS placement, pin sheets, and a golfer embed — into the full maintenance system. If pins are the only problem you are solving, look at ezLocator; if you want pins inside the system that also runs your board, records, and invoices, TurfDog is the better value.
Updated 2026-10-27
Pricing and setup side by side
Published list prices as of October 2026 — check ezLocator's site and our pricing page for current numbers.
| TurfDog | ezLocator | |
|---|---|---|
| Hole locations price | Included from free Crew up; full features on $3,499–$4,899/yr | $2,000/yr |
| Setup | $1,500–$2,000 (waived when subscribing during trial) | $0–$8,500 depending on surveying tier |
| Free tier | Daily pins + printable sheet, free forever | No |
| Trial | 10-day Club trial, no card | Demo |
What ezLocator does well
ezLocator automates the daily hole selection itself: it learns your course standards and picks positions on autopilot, with slope data and integrations into the cart, app, and dashboard systems premium clubs already run. For a club whose only maintenance-software need is pins, that focus is genuinely appealing, and their surveying options are mature.
What TurfDog does well
TurfDog's hole locations cover planning (14 days on Superintendent, 30 on Club), slope maps with Strackaline integration, GPS-guided pin placement on a phone, tournament pin protection, and printable pin sheets in 1x, 2x, and 4x layouts. On Club, golfers get a pin-sheet app and an embed for the club website.
The difference is what surrounds the pins: the same system runs the job board the crew checks each morning, the spray records, the inventory, and the invoices. Pins are part of the operation, not a separate subscription.
Feature comparison
| TurfDog | ezLocator | |
|---|---|---|
| Daily hole locations | Yes (free plan) | Yes |
| Planning window | 14 days (Superintendent), 30 days (Club) | Automated ongoing selection |
| Slope maps | Yes, with Strackaline integration | Yes |
| GPS pin placement on phone | Yes | Yes |
| Printable pin sheet | Yes — 1x, 2x, 4x layouts | Yes |
| Golfer app / website embed | Yes (Club) | Yes |
| Tournament pin protection | Yes | Yes |
| Job board, spray records, invoices | Yes — same system | No |
Who should pick which
- Pick ezLocator if automated pin selection is the entire need, you want it fully on autopilot, and the setup investment is fine.
- Pick TurfDog if you want strong hole locations plus the rest of the operation in one system — or if you want to start free and grow into it.
- Run both numbers: ezLocator at $2,000/yr plus setup, versus TurfDog where pins come with the system you may already want for the board and records.
Frequently asked questions
Can TurfDog pick pins automatically like ezLocator?
TurfDog plans and rotates pins with slope maps and protection rules, and Bingo can help plan. ezLocator's fully automated daily selection is its specialty — if hands-off automation is the top priority, that is its strength.
Which is cheaper?
TurfDog's daily pins are free, and full hole locations come with plans that also run the rest of the operation. ezLocator lists $2,000/yr plus setup up to $8,500. Compare total cost against what else each includes.
Do both print pin sheets?
Yes. TurfDog prints 1x, 2x, and 4x layouts and, on Club, publishes to a golfer app and your club website.
Can I try TurfDog's hole locations free?
Yes — daily pins and the printable sheet are in the free Crew plan, and the 10-day Club trial turns on everything, no card required.