GPS for Golf game

1. Golf GPS Systems - Gadgets to Improve Your Game
By Sarah Freeland

One of the newest tools of the trade is the golf GPS (global positioning system). These tools provide golfers with course maps and they can be used for determining yardage. There are several different models of golf GPSs including handheld GPS system models and digital caddies. These golf gadgets have become so popular in the last couple of years that now many of the top golf courses offer digital caddies that have a gps integrated into their golf cart rentals.

If you are in the market for a handheld GPS then you have several great options to choose from. Your first option is the Sky Golf – Sky Caddie SG2 GPS. This handheld model has a list price of $349.99, however, you can occasionally find it on sale for around $280. This product includes a programmable GPS rangefinder, an AC battery charger, a USB cable to connect your GPS to your computer, software, a belt clip, and a quick start guide.

If you have a pocket PC then you might be interested in the GPS Golf Pro with Bluetooth GPS Receiver. This item has a list price of $350, however, it is commonly available for a much lower price. It offers an electronic scorecard, shot by shot tracking, club recommendations, GPS distances, and scorecard email.

If you are looking for an easy to use handheld GPS then you may be interested in the SONOCADDIE GOLF GPS SYSTEM. This product sells for around $300. It offers distance tracking for several items like targets, hazards, and distances to the green.

Golf GPS devices are great golf cart accessories and they can be a great gift to give to yourself or to someone else. When you shop for a golf GPS make sure that you try a few out to see which ones you like best. Make sure that you can read the display and make sure that you are able to use all of the buttons or stylist. You will also want to shop around and compare prices, as this can help you to save $50 to $100 on a single golf GPS model.

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2. Improve your golf game with StarCaddy.
Choosing the right club can make or break your game. StarCaddy's s unique PDA-based software and hardware helps you choose the best club for every shot. StarCaddy software displays a digital map of the course on your PDA, using GPS to give you the exact distance to the green, sand traps, or any other course feature. Analyze the key elements of the course to improve your club selection and game with just a tap on your Palm or PocketPC PDA.

StarCaddy helps golfers Choose the Best Club For Every Shot!

Take the Guesswork Out of Your Game.
With GPS and a sophisticated digital map you can analyze the distance for every shot you make. Use StarCaddy to determine exact yardage to any course feature and take the guesswork out of your game.

Lay Up or Go For It? The Right Decision Every Time.
What's the landing area between two bunkers? Can you make it over the pond? With StarCaddy, there's no more worrying about hazards or long shots. With its precise measurement tool, you can judge distances perfectly and choose the perfect strategy every time.

X Marks the Spot.
When using a GPS Receiver, StarCaddy pinpoints your position on the course with an X. As you move, StarCaddy automatically zooms in to display increasing detail and the precise distance from you to the green at all times.

Keep Score with StarCaddy.
StarCaddy lets you track your game with precision. With a tap of the screen, you can view the tees, yardage and handicap for each hole. StarCaddy dynamically calculates In, Out and Total scores, tracks match status (including strokes given per hole) and will even record presses and side bets. So relax and let StarCaddy keep score for you or your foursome.

Play Any Course Like It's Your Home Course.
Stop trying to interpret maps and legends. StarCaddy's digital maps are accurate and easy to read. These maps are created from satellite and aerial imagery and are geo-referenced to be within one yard of actual position. And since StarCaddy can give you the exact distance to each course feature, every course, you can master the grounds in no time. Every course will feel like your home course!

Download your first StarCaddy course map for free!
Getting started with StarCaddy is easy! Check out all the digital course maps available at www.starcaddy.com, then pick the ones you want. Your first map is FREE with your purchase of StarCaddy. You can download detailed digital maps for the courses you play at home, on vacation or when you're traveling on business.

Use StarCaddy's MapManager to efficiently control your list of digital course maps. MapManager is a program for your desktop computer that installs StarCaddy on your PDA and lets you easily move your course maps on and off your PDA. MapManager stores your course maps when they're not in use and checks for FREE updates to the maps and the StarCaddy software.

StarCaddy is optimized with a GPS receiver.

According to an informal survey of golf pros, the average golfer loses as many as six strokes per round to incorrect club selection. StarCaddy uses GPS satellite technology to give golfers the information needed to choose the right club every time and pick up strokes without practice.

Star Caddy for PDA w/ GPS Receiver and Software

System requirements for the desktop PC:
OS: Win 95/98/2000/ME/XP (Home or Professional)/NT
Internet Access required: IE 5.0 or higher OR Netscape 4.0 or higher
Sync Software: Active Sync 3.1 or higher (for Pocket PC models)
PalmDesktop 3.1 or higher (for Palm OS models)