What's the Biggest Difference in GPS Golf Range Finders?
GPS Golf Range Finders are more complicated than your standard Range Finder. GPS uses a map of the course and loads it into the device, and your position on the course relative to the pin is determined using a satellite signal. The effectiveness of a GPS unit depends mostly on the quality of the map as well as the device itself. Some GPS Golf Range Finders global map may only show the distance to the front, middle and back of the green and may not show any hazards at all. Depending on the model, maps have to be purchased individually or you have to buy a subscription which adds to the cost of the device. Better GPS units offer touch screens which, combined with a quality map, allows you to obtain the distance to any spot on the course. If you are near a tree, the GPS will display that tree, relevant to where exactly you are standing.
However, before buying a GPS Golf Range Finder you need to make sure that a map of your course is available for this model. If you play many different courses you will need all the different maps, too. Also, if the weather is cloudy or you have many tall trees around than the unit may not be able to connect to the satellite, so you won't get a reading at all. On the other hand, if the conditions are good you just walk up to your ball, look at the unit and choose your club, and let the ball fly. The distance isn't as much the issue, knowing the distance is what you are looking for.
It is really a good idea to make sure the GPS Golf Range Finder you buy comes with the map of the course you play, or at least you are able to download it onto your device. Not being able to get the map to a particular course you play or may one day play, pretty much makes the three hundred dollar device you just bought worthless. You can ask the salesman if you are not sure, or you can go online and research the GPS Golf Range Finder you are thinking of purchasing. If you are still not sure, try it out. Turn the device on and see if you can pull up your favorite course. The manufacturers of the devices have done their homework and have gotten pretty much every course known to man on these GPS Golf Range Finders.
Dr. Craig Denton has been practicing Optometry for over 25 years and is an expert in the optical field. He is an avid golfer and represents Bushnell, Sonocaddie, and Opti-Logic golf range finders. Before you hit your next shot visit us at http://www.lasergolfrangefinder.com/.
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