An independent guide to the golf GPS market
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By: Rhonda Percell
If you are a golfer who has a golf GPS system or is considering purchasing a unit you will want to avoid making the following three mistakes.
The Viewti Golf GPS iPhone app has everything that you could want in an app: statistics that are actually useful, shot tracking that you can view on the web, and yardage indicators to any spot on the course.
The score tracking is a real treat: After every shot, all you have to do is enter what club you used and whether you hit the fairway, green, or rough, and Viewti will track your score and stats automatically.
And it has a completely unique multi-shot camera and video for swing analysis, so that you can record your swing as video or frame by frame, draw lines to check your swing plane, and publish your swing to Facebook or email.
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The AG1 Expresso from iGolf is the first portable device to include automotive navigation, golf GPS, and media player. This iGolf GPS rangefinder comes preloaded with Front, Center, Back of the green distances and custom points for over 16,000 courses in the United States. The automotive GPS software comes from Navigon, and is unrivaled in accuracy, ease of use and features. Expresso will get you to and from the course as well as around it. With the multimedia features you can listen to MP3s, watch your favorite movies and view your pictures on the MobileHD Screen Bright, 3.6″ color LCD screen. If you choose to buy a Premium iGolf Membership, you can access interactive hole maps with multi-level zoom for detailed shot planning on available courses.
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There has been a great deal of debate about whether a laser rangefinder or a golf GPS device is the best option for getting accurate distances on the golf course. As with any debate like this, there are pros and cons and the final decision is often just a matter of personal preferences. The following video discusses some the things to consider when purchasing.
by Jack Conway
If you are planning on purchasing a golf GPS device, you might be asking yourself if it will make it possible for you to lessen your handicap. While today’s golf GPS equipment can do a lot of things, it is unable to hit the ball for you. However, these products provide you with facts that can be very helpful in getting those statistics down.
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Here is a great review of the GreenFinder golf GPS app for Blackberry smartphones.
Golf Buddy World Platinum Golf GPS – $ 399.95
New for 2010 is the Golf Buddy World Platinum Golf GPS. As with all Golf Buddy GPS Systems, there are no fees and the courses are preloaded. The World Platinum GPS brings the latest golf gps technology and includes a vivid color touchscreen, statistical analysis, any point measuring, hole and course recognition, along with numerous other features.
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The list of smartphones compatible with the GolfLogix golf GPS software just keeps on growing. Samsung Jack is the latest member of the family.
The V500 is a new golf GPS from Sonocaddie. It might be a cliche to say that this or that model has it all; but it might be true in this case, so I will say it anyway. The Sonocaddie V500 GPS really does have it all: satellite images and video flyover, a touchscreen with Touch Point Positioning, the ability to mark your own points, a digital scorecard and game analysis software, and a Track Your Game feature that shows you every shot you make.
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