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tammywhammy33 asked in SportsGolf · 1 decade ago

What is the best golf range finder/gps system to buy?

I want to buy a range finder and want some opinions on which are the best? What makes them the best? What are the features? What is the price of each as well as any monthly or yearly fees?

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  • 1 decade ago
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    I am going to disagree with everyone. Go rangefinder. Bushnell pin-seeker is the only one I have used.

    Why:

    1.Rangefinders will cost less money. No fees.

    2.Rangefinders give you very accurate distance to the Pin. That’s really what you are after. Not distance to the back, front and middle.

    3.You can also get distance to hazards, trees, and bunkers with a rangefinder.

    4.More accurate yardages. GPS can be questionable, form distance

    5.Most importantly, rangefinders give you the most accurate distance inside 100 yards!!! Tweeners are much easier with a rangefinder; GPS is useless with short game help.

    I have played with both. Most experienced players have rangefinders, simply for the help with difficult distances, 30, 50, 75 yards.

    ***I almost forgot…one of the best reasons for a rangefinder over a GPS is getting accurate distances on the range.

  • 7 years ago

    What you need to know before buying a golf rangefinder.

    Range/coverage

    Accuracy

    Magnification

    Is it tournament approved

    Laser or GPS

    Do I need to load course before use

    Is there a warranty

    What brand

    What is the rating on amazon

    Battery capacity or is it easily replaceable

    Weather approve or water resistance

    size and weight

    All this factor you must consider..

    Still having problem deciding which golf rangefinder to buy. See a detailed golf rangefinder comparison chart. The golf rangefinder quick comparison chart would give you a detail information for the top 12 golf rangefinder in the market. All details has been carefully researched. You will not find any detailed comparison chart like this anywhere.

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  • 1 decade ago

    Golf Guru GPS System for $250

    - Free, unlimited course downloads

    - Most accurate GPS distances to golf course features

    - Small, lightweight, fits in your pocket

    - Best value in the GPS Golf handheld market

    - Smart Green with adjustable pin location

  • Anonymous
    5 years ago

    I like the wii. It is cheap and easy to use. My girlfriends little brother has down syndrome and he really likes bowling. Most games are multiplayer and very intuitive. For the more serious gamer, there are games that just cannot be done on PC that work really well on Wii like Metroid Prime Corruption. Wii home brew is a nice way to make the Wii a little more versitile. There are free games availible for download through the homebrew browser. I would go for the Wii,

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  • JulieD
    Lv 6
    1 decade ago

    You can price golf range finders here at ebay:

    http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?...

  • 1 decade ago

    SkyCaddie - If your golf course isn't listed on SkyCaddie, have your golf pro call them and if he agrees to purchase 5 units for his shop, he will get his course shot for free. This will get your course listed as an official SkyCourse.

  • 1 decade ago

    Sky caddie deffentally. You can download 10 free course to start out adn also its just amazing. also theres a button taht if you want to find out how far you hit a club is waht you do is press the button from were your ball is after you hit, walk up to where it landed after you pressed the button and hit adn vala thers how far you hit it. very good for learnign distances

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    You may try "iGolf neo Pocketsize Golf GPS".

    Here is a review: http://gps-software-hub.com/gps/blogs/viewpost/52....

    It has a GPS community too: http://gps-software-hub.com/gps/

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    I like Sky Caddy

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    The best GPS system for Sport Golf, I am suggestion :

    1. GolfLogix GPS by Garmin ($199)

    Feature :

    * User-friendly, golf-oriented GPS unit for displaying key yardage distances on the course

    * Calculates instant, precise distances to the front, center, and back of greens, plus hazards; unit holds up to 20 courses with more than 21,800 available

    * 1.25-by-2.25-inch LCD offers excellent visibility in direct sunlight; waterproof and shockproof

    * Compatible with Windows Vista, XP, and 2000 and Mac OS X; up to 22 hours of battery life

    * Includes belt/bag clip, USB-serial cable, and AA batteries; measures 2 x 4.4 x 1.2 inches (W x H x D)

    http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0015IV1Q8?ie=UTF...

    2. SkyCaddie SG5 Golf GPS (Black) ($355)

    Feature :

    * Full-featured golf GPS with large, color LCD with automatic backlighting

    * Includes IntelliGreen technology with full depth and shape of the green from any angle of approach

    * Plot greens yourself, or subscribe to one of three SkyCourse memberships for access to up to 16,000 courses

    * Water resistant for use in all playing conditions

    * Rechargeable battery provides up to 14 hours of continuous use

    http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0015UYEE2?ie=UTF...

    3. SkyCaddie SG2 Golf GPS (Black) ($148)

    Feature :

    * Golf GPS unit designed for avid golfers who want advanced capability

    * Includes IntelliGreen technology with full depth and shape of the green from any angle of approach

    * Plot greens yourself, or subscribe to one of three SkyCourse memberships for access to up to 16,000 courses

    * Large, easy to read numbers; simple to use as a cell phone or remote control

    * Rechargeable battery provides up to 10 hours of continuous use

    http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0015UYCMG?ie=UTF...

    See bestselling at Amazon.om

    http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html?ie=UTF8&loc...

    Hope this help.

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