What types of golf GPS devices are there?

Golf GPS devices come in different shapes and sizes and are used for various advantages in golf. Golf GPS watches are similar to smartwatches, designed for the modern golfer. Depending on the model, they provide information relating to shot distances, shot tracking, hazard locations and other handy features. Golf GPS rangefinders deal mostly with calculating shot distances - the more advanced versions look similar to a mobile phone, with a bright and colourful display.Laser rangefinders, on the other hand, look similar to a pair of binoculars and judge distances using laser technology.

How do golf GPS devices work?

Most golf GPS devices work using satellite technology, which provides information about specific courses while golfers are playing. But many golf GPS devices have the data of thousands of golf courses pre-built into them, giving golfers a massive range of options in terms of where to play.

Which golf GPS device is best?

That depends entirely on you, your needs and your tastes. If you’re just looking for data related to shot distances, basic hole info and similar info, our Bushnell Phantom 2 Golf GPS will do the trick. But if you want a really in-depth golf GPS experience, you should opt for something a little more hi-tech and fashionable like the SkyCaddie LX5C Ceramic GPS golf watch. Either way, these devices will help your overall golf game.

Is it cheating to use a golf GPS?

Unless you’re playing in a tournament where golf GPS devices are forbidden, no, it’s not cheating! Golfers everywhere use these devices to not only lower their scores but to make golf a more enjoyable experience. Plus, a golf GPS device will help you get to grips with judging distances faster, improving your skill on the course.

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When the game is on the line a golf GPS device can give you the vital information you need to hit the target.

Golf GPS devices give you all the data you need to help you make the right decisions and hit the right shots in every situation.

Get the most up-to-date course details with a Golf GPS device

Golf GPS devices provide accurate course information so you can plan every shot properly to keep your score as low as possible.

With regular updates to courses, and with new courses added all the time, you’ll be able to find information on most places to play.

Whether you want to check pin distance from any tee position, assess you’re distance to the front, middle or back of the green from an awkward lie, or figure out where the hazards are so you can stay on dry land, a golf GPS device will help.

The golf GPS devices supplied by Clarke’s Golf are compact and accurate, with various screen sizes that are easy to read.

They’re small enough to carry in your pocket without feeling bulky, or you can clip them to your bag or golf buggy, so they’re handy when you need them.

Golf GPS devices are tough, too, so you’ll have no worries that your device will survive the rough and sometimes wet conditions you can find yourself in.

And with plenty of hours battery life, you won’t have to worry about your golf GPS running out of steam before the 18^th green.

Connect your Golf GPS and track your rounds

Golf GPS devices don’t just help you plan your route around the course, you can also use them to keep track of your score and see how you’re progressing game by game.

Keep score and record vital play data like putts taken, average shot distance, swing speed – you can get insights into all aspects of your game.

Depending on the golf GPS device you choose, you can even download dedicated apps and connect your device to your smartphone to keep accurate records.