Get more from your golf games in 2019 by investing in an on-course golf GPS device – you’ll soon wonder how you ever managed without it.
What does a golf GPS offer players (and those watching?)
A golf GPS is a device which tells the user the distance between the ball and the green. So, before choosing an iron you can just have a quick look at your GPS and know instantly the distance to the front, center and back of the green, or you can use your device to get a better look at the distance to the hole, for perspective before teeing off. This really is an invaluable resource.
There are several different styles of golf GPS devices on the market, and here we look at the top five you should look at if you plan to buy one this year.
1 – Garmin Approach G8 Golf Course GPS
This handheld GPS measures just 4″ x 2″ but it does all you could possibly need it to – and in full color! It provides data on distances to the green, and also adjusts them to account for elevation, and has useful maps which highlight your target hole. Other attractive features include updates on the course, memory which stores details of your previous games (which you can share with contacts if you like), and the handy option of advice on which direction and how far you need to hit your ball, despite the flag being out of your sight!
2 – Bushnell Phantom Golf GPS
This s a top seller GPS designed to attach to your cart, leaving your hands completely free. It comes pre-loaded with details of thousands of courses and a decent battery life, and it’s no-nonsense gray and black display does a good job of keeping you informed on everything from the distances to the green to the hole number. This is a great choice for someone who values functional devices and favors duplicity over style.
3 – Garmin Approach S60 GPS Watch
GPS watches are becoming are become popular with golfers as they offer fast access to crucial information. Basically, you need do little more than glance at your wrist and the handy touchscreen can reveal details of hazards, greens, fairways and bunkers – providing you are playing on one of the 40,000 global golf courses this device has pre-loaded details of. You and expect around ten hours of battery life when it is used as a golf GPS, so it won’t leave you hanging.
4 – GolfBuddy Voice
This audio GPS is super handy and small enough to be kept in a pocket. It can deal with eight languages, which makes playing with golfers from different countries a cinch. This useful device shares all the usual information too.
5 – IZZO Golf Swami 5000
A great gift for passionate golfers (or treat for yourself), this model sports a 2-inch LCD screen, 38-thousand pre-loaded courses, a scorecard, longer than average battery life and magnetic charging. It’s also water resistant so rain is not a worry.
Final Words
If you have a tough time measuring the lengths of your shots, as most people do when not in close proximity to a yardage marker, then one of these little devices can really come in handy. If you want to learn more about them then head over to golfoid.com/best-golf-gps-reviewed/.
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