GPS on The Golf Course..

One of the more difficult challenges a golfer comes up against on a golf course is being able to accurately  judge their distance from different parts of the golf course. Not only is distance important in knowing how far you are from the hole, but knowing how far different parts of a fairway are and managing your game. Using a golf GPS unit can give a person a little edge in judging distances.

GolfLogix Garmin GPS

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Retail Price: $299.95

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IZZO Swami 1500 Golf GPS Unit

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Retail Price: $99.99

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Garmin Approach G5 GPS-Enabled Golf Handheld

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Retail Price: $499.99

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Lets look at one example, you are standing in a fairway, there may be a marker letting you know you are 150 yards to the center of the green. However, if there is a water hazard in front of the green, it will help to know how far you have to hit the ball to at least clear the lake or how far it is to the front of the lake to keep your ball from getting wet. A golf GPS unit with that particular course available can help you determine which club to use in which circumstance. If your golf game is anything like mine every little bit helps.

Of course, using a golf GPS unit will only be as helpful as the golfer is good. Knowing you are standing 136.2 yards from the center of the green will not help you hit the ball straight or keep it from flying into the water or sand trap on either side of the green, but a golf GPS unit can help you find out how far into the woods you hit the ball.