steve7
Head Pro
Hi all,looking for your thoughts on gps systems available at the moment,also do all gps systems need an annual subscription ?
gps systems
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Liverbirdie
Ryder Cup Winner
The garmin G3 doesn;t have an annual subscription. I like mine, but can't compare to others, but at least once you have it, you dont need to pay anything else. I would say that 85% of the courses I have played in the last 18 months have been on it, which is about 40 courses.
chris661
Money List Winner
The only gps that needs a sub is the skycaddie but IMO it is worth it as they are the only ones to walk each course and measure it so you do pay for that.
Mr_T
Challenge Tour Pro
a lot of people have said the garmin watch is good, and there dead cheap now aswell, although that would depend on if you mind wearing a watch whilst playing
Morecambe hacker
Medal Winner
I have the golfshot gps app on my iPhone it's awesome comes with loads of extras plus it has absolutely thousands of worldwide courses already preset! At a fraction over £20 it's a bargain
CliveW
Tour Winner
Morecambe hacker
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...But you can't use it in competitions.
I've never been in a comp but thanks for pointing that out pal I'm a complete beginner and trying to learn as much as poss for when I begin playing in comps so all advice is good advice thanks
rosecott
Money List Winner
I have been using a Snooper Shotsaver for the last 3 years - no annual subscriptions. This is a quote from their website:
"All golf courses are plotted on foot to ensure maximum accuracy"
Imurg
The Grinder Of Pars (Semi Crocked)
...But you can't use it in competitions.
As an aside, I think it's time that the app writers made it clear that their products are illegal for competition use when used on certain devices.
As a beginner I wouldn't necessarily expect MHacker to know this but it should be made clear when apps are downloaded.
It also shows that this knowledge has not reached significant numbers of the Golfing fraternity.
T
thecraw
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I also just use the Skycaddie 2.5 which is the bog standard model. No issues with it at all. I've seen the Callaway one being used and it looked decent as well. No idea about others but I'm guessing they're all much of a muchness!
Morecambe hacker
Medal Winner
So as a beginner are there any gps or rangefinders that are legal for comp use? Thanks for pointing out my iPhone app is illegal shame they never pointed that out before I parted with my money the robbing sods
G1BB0
Money List Winner
MH, I use golfshot in friendly rounds and away days, its a good app. In comps I just use the 200/150/100 markers and know most of the layups from using golfshot. Until you are playing regular comps I would stick with it. I am a bit stuck as only sonocaddie have my course mapped and I aint paying 239 quid for one of their gps units
Morecambe hacker
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Andy
Tour Winner
The iPhone app is only illegal due to the iPhone having a compass. The authorities believe this to be an advantge lol
Any purpose built golf GPS unit is fine to use.
Morecambe hacker
Medal Winner
Lol a compass??? Ok seems strange thanks for pointing out that all others are fine
Philm
Challenge Tour Pro
currently using a snooper which does the job no doubt.
but i would prefer to get myself a garmin approach watch.
Phil
but i would prefer to get myself a garmin approach watch.
Phil
chrisd
Major Champion
You do need to check whether your club has passed a local rule allowing the use of measuring devices in competition play first. If they have, then you can only use devices that measure distance only ie not gradients, wind strength, compass etc
Chris
Morecambe hacker
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Ok thanks for pointing this out. Everyday is a learning day so I'm glad I'm starting to pick these things up!
Glad I joined this site thanks lads
chrisd
Major Champion
Oddsocks
Ryder Cup Winner
if your after something for free for the iphone, my caddie pro is good, offers stat manager, hole views, shot distance tracker, scorecard and distances to all hazards, but as said not legal in comp use
if your after something cheap as a GPS, i use a mars100, its about £100 with 10 free downloads, additional downloads are $15.00 per 10 so about a quid each. I really wanted a garmin S1 which has no subs and all courses loaded, but i cant play while wearing a watch, so that ruled that out.
if your after something cheap as a GPS, i use a mars100, its about £100 with 10 free downloads, additional downloads are $15.00 per 10 so about a quid each. I really wanted a garmin S1 which has no subs and all courses loaded, but i cant play while wearing a watch, so that ruled that out.
