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Hand held GPS System.
Displays remaining distance to green and targets.
Shot distance calculator.
Automatic course and hole recognition.
1000 course storage capacity.
Target customization capability. N/A
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Member Since: March 2004
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Finally broke down with a GPS system.
Friday November 21, 2008
Versus a range finder especially the new fangled ones where a shakey hand can still get distances read... the range finder is a lot more flexible. However if that isn't your cup of tea this little baby is the next best thing. For mean I need to know distance especially carry versus roll so the use of this Golf Buddy suits me best. I rarely underhit or fly the greens nowadays. The controls are relatively easy. Only complaint is the battery life is only really good for two rounds and a car charger is NOT included with the basic setup. I would take the car charger in lieu of a socket charger any day. The system is small for my bag easy to carry and I do. It doesn't get in the way of a swing and its readily available. Was checking out the accuracy of this unit and noticed it will fudge 6-9 yards. Typically it will give distance with a variance of just minus 6-9 yards for front and back of green locations. Not bad if you consider your ball can roll onto the green for front pin locations and can stick to the green for back pin placement. Like I said suits me fine and allows me to focus on the task at hand -- changing the condition of the ball and ensuring that condition changes with each shot.
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Member Since: May 2007
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Golf Buddy
Thursday May 15, 2008
I like the info this gadget gives out, and I like that the courses are pre-loaded without any computer hook ups or extra subscription fees. I am not completely confident that the yardages are spot on, because I have had two range finders standing at the exact same spot and have had discrepancies of five to ten yards. Who's to say what was right. I am not saying I hit laser guided distance shots, just that it would be nice to know for sure how far it actually is so that you can dial in your clubs.
I like the hazard yardage front and back distance of bunkers is a big help. It does not tell you lay-up yards but it is easy to subtract 100 yards from the number you are trying to hit. I have had a problem with the unit not having a charge when I get to some courses. I don't know if was leaning in the bag and got turned on by accident, or ?? It has happened 3 times when I know it was fully charged when put into the bag. I read the new models coming out have a AAA battery back up feature. There has only been one course that was not in the unit, which was Vista Valencia, a par 62 course. If I had the chance to get the one with the battery option I would have waited. These units do save you shots on the course. | ||||||||
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Member Since: February 2003
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Great GPS Unit For The Money!
Friday March 14, 2008
I love the Golf Buddy Plus, it's not as expensive (I got mine on eBay for just over $200 new) as most of it's competitors and there are NO ANNUAL FEES... it's competitors charge from $30 - $60 a year. I've checked it for accuracy using my range finder and it's like splitting hairs... to close to even say that there's any difference. The other very nice thing is it's capacity for storing golf courses, it's the competition beat hands down... this compact unit stores up to 1000 courses that can be updated and changed to your preference through the internet. I like my range finder for some things but for ease of use and yardages... the Golf Buddy Plus.
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