Golf GPS at GPS Gazette

GolfBuddy is another Golf GPS system that promises to improve you Golf game. GolfBuddy Designers obviously focused on portability since the units dimensions are 5.3cm X 8.2cm X 2.6cm and it weights just 85gr (without the batteries). It’s small size obviously limits the screen real estate, so the unit features a 128X64 pixel / Mono LCD which to be honest from the pictures seems more than enough. Like most GPS Golf aids it will calculate for you the distances to the front, back and center of the Green as well as yardage to custom points including hazards, bunkers and lay-up points. The unit features an 8 channel GPS receiver that according to the manufacturer provides an accuracy of 1~3 Yard 90% of the time. GolfBuddy can hold information for up to 60 golf courses that you can transfer to the device from your PC using a serial cable. The course data can be downloaded from the company’s site providing that you have bought one of the yearly subscriptions. The prices for the subscriptions range from $24.95/yr to $54.95/yr. The unit is currently available in the USA from GolfBuddy’s site with a price of $274.99. Along with the unit inside the box you will find a belt clip a data cable and the manual.

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SkyKap LLC presented at the PGA Merchandise Show a rather unique and interesting new Golf GPS accessory, GPS enabled Golf Caps and Visors that will help you improve your Golf game :). The name of this unique GPS Golf aid is Advisor. This new accessory is completely hands free operated and is controlled with voice commands. If you are afraid that during a windy day or in high noise spots the Advisor won’t pick up your commands or that someone might sabotage your game by shouting the wrong commands, fear not, since sound is picked up from bone conduction and as a result Advisor is unsusceptible to wind noise and side chatter as it only “hears” the wearer. The GPS data collected by the cap are continually tracked against the map of the selected golf course in order to calculate the distances to green leading/center/trailing, water bunkers and fairway boundaries and whisper them in your ear upon your “voice” command. In order to download course maps from Skykaps website you will have to connect your hat to your PC’s USB port. The product hasn’t been released yet as far as I can tell and there is no information about pricing for the caps or the course maps services.

GolfLogix today announced a new Golf GPS unit that is powered by Garmin and it will be showcased at the PGA Merchandise Show (January 25-27, 2007). The GolfLogix GPS appears to be an easy to use with straightforward interface device.
Some of the features and specifications include:

• Provides distance information for
  • Front, Center Back of Green
  • Bunkers
  • Water Hazards
  • Lay-ups
  • Carries
• 12-month warranty
• Auto-advances to each target on the course for completely hands-free use so there is no need for complex button layouts to learn or lasers to point during your round
• A large LCD screen (1.25” wide x 2.25” tall), with a resolution of 64 x 128 pixels
• Large number displays that are easy to read for all ages and eye-visions.
• Excellent visibility in direct sunlight with adjustable screen contrasts
• Backlight screen setting for dark playing conditions
• Completely waterproof case (submersible)
• Shock-proof and impact resistant for rugged outdoor use
• Displays in Yards or Meters
• Includes multi-use belt or bag clip
• Up to 22-hour battery life
• 12-channel GPS receiver with precise accuracy (+/- 2 yards)
• Serial and USB cables included
• GolfLogix Course Manager PC software CD-ROM with USB drivers
• Weighs 5.3 oz with batteries
• Size: 4.4″H x 2.0″W x 1.2″D
• Holds multiple golf course maps
• Thousands of worldwide golf courses available to download ($29.95 annual membership)
• Free golf course download included with purchase

The GolfLogix GPS will be available with a suggested retail of $349

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