golfbluecustard
Head Pro
Am thinking of buying one of these - basically a golf GPS watch - has anyone tried one already? and is it any good?
Garmin GPS Approach watch
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fundy
Ryder Cup Winner
golfbluecustard
Head Pro
Thank you - mind almost made up!
Junior
Tour Winner
I wrote the review gbc, Basic, but does a great job. If you have any questions drop me a pm !
golfbluecustard
Head Pro
My only worry is lack of distance measured to dog legs and lay ups (not that i ever do, aim for 2011 work on course management!) so have been looking at the Callaway U PRO - do though like the no down load fees and the simplicity of the Garmin.
Mates have complained that the traditional GPS devices slow their round down enormously and after watching a fly over of the hole, pin pointed every hazard you then top it 40 yrds...
Mates have complained that the traditional GPS devices slow their round down enormously and after watching a fly over of the hole, pin pointed every hazard you then top it 40 yrds...
fundy
Ryder Cup Winner
GBC
if you are getting a UPro make sure you check they have the courses you play fully mapped, their coverage is a bit less than most of the other big players currently and they dont seem hot on getting them updated when requested
if you are getting a UPro make sure you check they have the courses you play fully mapped, their coverage is a bit less than most of the other big players currently and they dont seem hot on getting them updated when requested
USER1999
Grand Slam Winner
I have never found gps to slow down a round of golf. In fact, the exact opposite. A quick look, pull a club, and get on with it.
The only reason it would be slow is guys who have a new toy and don't know how to operate it.
I played as a 2 ball last friday, 18 holes, 10 over par, 2 1/2 hours. we were both using gps. How much faster do you think we can go?
Imurg
The Grinder Of Pars (Semi Crocked)
How much faster do you need to go?
viscount17
Money List Winner
Jeez, are you slow!
there used to be something for all the 'I'm too important' speed merchants - speed golf competitions. Generally played with one club, no decisions so it's quicker. One held in Ireland in 1987(?) 18-hole, >6000 yd, course, won by a 16 yr old in just over 29 minutes.
(I'll find the reference this evening)
USER1999
Grand Slam Winner
To be fair, we got held up a bit on the back nine. I hate not being let through.
Trying to get 18 holes in, teeing off at 1400, so can't hang about. Didn't feel we were rushing though. Just walk briskly, and be ready to play. Also, keep the ball in play. Simple.
Trying to get 18 holes in, teeing off at 1400, so can't hang about. Didn't feel we were rushing though. Just walk briskly, and be ready to play. Also, keep the ball in play. Simple.
golfbluecustard
Head Pro
Think you are right about the 'new toy' syndrom slowing everything down to the point where it is painfull - hopefully the novelty of checking 15 different distance points for a 150 approach shot will end and normal service will be resumed
