"Understanding How Far YOU Are Away From The Hole Allows YOU To Train Your Strokes & Improve YOUR Performance On The Gold Course! The GolfLogix GPS Allows YOU To Do Just That!!" |
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GolfLogix GPS By Garmin Review
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Price: $189.99 currently priced/price may change) Return Policy: The GolfLogix GPS by Garmin has a 30-day FULL money back guarantee. The product also comes with a warranty on the following: Parts and Labor is 1 year Brand: Garmin Model #: GPS-8 Recommended Merchant: www.amazon.com About The Product: A few years ago, the USGA sanctioned the use of satellite based distance measuring devices such as a GPS through New Decision 14-3/0.5. Immediately afterwards, GPS for golf had become one of the fastest growing markets in the gold industry. The GolfLogix GPS is a specialized GPS device for golf manufactured by Garmin, a world leader in GPS research and production. It is one of the most accurate and reliable tracking systems available. Without the need to constantly push some buttons, the GolfLogix GPS displays non-intermittent distance data to every target hole or hazard. All a golfer needs to do is check on the distance, pick the club and fire the shot. When that is done, the GolfLogix automatically scrolls to the next hole. GolfLogix takes guesswork away when it comes to yardage. Insights into the accurate course distances increase your overall performance to lower your scores. The GolfLogix GPS continuously calculates distance perimeters along with bunkers and hazards onto a large, easy to read screen on your handheld device. You can download your favorite course map for free and become a member for a low annual fee and get access to over 15,000 golf courses worldwide. |
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The Good Stuff:
 Garmin's high sensitivity GPS receiver ensures faster satellite acquisition time and superior accuracy
Instant and precise distances to the front, center and back of the greens plus up to 6 hazards and lay-up distances per hole
Auto-advances to each target on the course for completely hands-free use
Auto-recognition of the course being played if previously downloaded when the unit is powered on
Excellent visibility in direct sunlight with adjustable screen contrasts
Shock-proof and impact resistant for heavy outdoor use
Displays in Yards or Meters
Compact, lightweight and waterproof
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The Bad Stuff:
 Some down-loadable course maps are not precise
Customer support on product has been reportedly poor
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Product Specifications:
The GolfLogix GPS by Garmin includes the following standard specifications:
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Product Features:
Listed below are some of the features that come with this GPS Navigation System. Take a quick look below..  Highly sensitive GPS receiver ensures faster satellite acquisition time and accuracy
Instant and precise distances to the front, center and back of the greens
Auto-advance course target feature for completely hands-free use; no need for complex button use
Auto-recognition of previously downloaded courses
Stores up to 20 of your favorite golf courses
Unlimited golf course downloads available with $29.95 annual membership (about 25,000 courses worldwide)
Shock-proof and impact resistant for rugged outdoor use
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Our Verdict:
The GolfLogix GPS by Garmin is a simple hand held GPS unit that provides basic tracking readouts needed for your golf training. Knowing exactly how far you are from the hole allows you to train your strokes and improve your performance on the golf course. The best thing is, this device is perfectly legal and has been sanction by the USGA for assistance in distance mapping. Its quite compact and lightweight, and fits into the palm of your hand very easily. Distances in yards or meters can be displayed, and you have the options to choose from the front, back, or center of the green. Hazards, bunkers and water are also included. Probably its best feature is the auto-advance capability which allows you to proceed mapping the next target after you have completed your shot on each hole. No need to tinker with buttons, the GolfLogix GPS does it for you! |
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Customer Feedback-
"Obviously, Garmin knows GPS. It is very solid and sturdy. When I bought it I found that three of the courses that I play were not mapped. I requested them and in one week they were available. The unit is small and easy to use. It will increment holes automatically when I walk to the next hole. Most of the time I do not need to press any buttons. I would definitely recommend Golflogix." - Actual User Review - Amazon.com "I had one of the early models made by SkyCaddie, and this device is far superior. It's easier to use, holds 20 downloaded courses (as opposed to 10), finds the course you are at (as opposed to scrolling through a list), is waterproof (as opposed to water resistant), cost far less to get a one year membership to down-loadable courses, and turns on in seconds with distances (as opposed to minutes). The 2008 model measures the distance from your last shot so you can tell how far you are hitting each club." - Actual User Review - Amazon.com "So far the gps works fine, but it seems to be eating batteries much too quickly. At first I assumed I was using cheap batteries so I switched to Energizers and still can't get a full round out of a set. I'm now waiting for the weather to warm up a bit and see if it's the cold dragging them down. I love how it works when it's working, but, it sucks to play 12-15 holes and then see a "low battery" indicator come on!!!" - Actual User Review - Amazon.com "Very please with my purchase. The Garmin GPS works as advertise, all I have to do is turn it on and it recognizes which course I am on. You can download 20 courses. It gives accurate yardages front, center and back of green and to doglegs and hazards. My favorite feature is measuring yardage of tee shots. I don't want to play without it." - Actual User Review - Amazon.com |
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