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Golf GPS Over Laser Range Finders
Golf enthusiasts looking to improve their game are often drawn to tech gadgets that can help them achieve a better game of golf – and with the new golf GPS caddie systems that are out there on the market, many golfers are wondering if the golf GPS is optimal to the laser range finders that have been around for a while. Let’s look at which will have you “up to par” with your golf game soonest – and keep in mind that both have their advantages and disadvantages.
Golf GPS for Accurate Yardage
A golf GPS unit uses a satellite based global mapping device that communicates with satellites above the earth’s atmosphere to determine your exact location – and is pre-programmed with golf course maps that enable the device to determine with pinpoint accuracy the number of yards that you need to hit the ball in order to score. The GPS golf caddie can also tell you the distance to important landmarks around the course; as an example, the front of the green for the hole you are playing at the moment. With a golf GPS caddie, you do not have to aim the unit at a specific target in order to obtain an accurate reading for yardage – which can be very advantageous to you if your target is not in your direct line of sight, or in an elevated area, or if your vision is hindered by an obstacle, like a tree or a bush. Additionally, unlike a range finder, you do not need a steady hand or a keen eye in order to line up the GPS unit because you’re not aiming for anything in particular – just getting specific directions on how far you need to make the ball go.
Laser Range Finder
The laser range finder is quite a different machine than the golf GPS caddie. The range finder is actually an optical device that is a cross between a laser gun (like those used by law enforcement to detect speed) and a pair of high tech binoculars. Operating much like the scope on a hunting rifle, the laser range finder allows you to select an object, lock onto it, and then measure the distance to that object with a fair degree of accuracy.
Choosing Between the Two
For the serious golfer, the golf GPS caddie is the best investment because it doesn’t require that you aim at a specific target; in fact, most targets for most courses are already in its database – which means that it knows even your old familiar course better than you do. And the golf GPS caddie is much simpler to use, requiring less guesswork than the laser range finder.
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