Distance measuring devices – Andrew McHardy There are many different distance devices going around these days. Garmin, Golf Buddy, SkyCaddie and Bushnell are only a few you will hear about.
Within each brand there are many different models which offer different levels of information. For example, some offer distances to the front, middle and back of the green. Others tell you where the hazards are for example burns, bunkers and ditches.
The latter is a more useful option if you are a golfer who plays many courses for the first time and are therefore unfamiliar with the lay out of the course. The extra information however, can slow down play.
It is easier to select clubs if you have the help of a GPS device, particularly a course with many blind shots where you are unable to see the landing area.
The devices which tell you green distance only (front, middle & back) will suffice for most players.
I hear many golfer’s say, “why would you need a GPS device if you play the same golf course most weeks?”
The reason for this is that if you played a round for example on a Wednesday, then another on Friday, what are the chances the ground conditions, weather conditions and how you struck the golf ball would be identical on both days. From one day to another the ball will end up in different places regardless of how often you play the course. Playing an approach shot from the right side or the left side of the fairway can have quite a big difference on distance to the pin.
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