![]() It also has a scorecard and shot distance measurement capabilities. Once you overcome the relatively easy learning curve to select a course, you’ll be able to see yardage to the front, middle and back edge of the green you’re playing toward, and an easily-accessible bar-shaped button on the front of the unit will cause it to speak the yardage to the middle of the green to you if you’ve got it clipped to your pocket, belt or hat (clipping it to a strap on your golf bag is a good way to go, too). We just tried IZZO's new Swami Voice Clip. For example, Garmin's G80 ($499 MSRP) even has a mobile launch monitor in it.īut you can find something more entry level in price and get something very handy, too. Another benefit over a wearable watch is they have larger screens that can pack far more information in them. Tim Gavrich/Golf Advisorįor golfers who want something as vibrant as the screen as their smart phone but don't want all the distractions, a handheld or clip-on device is the way to go. The Swami Voice Clip has a simple display and will provide audible distances do you. Premium apps are normally subscription-based, so you could end up spending hundreds or more over the years. There's also nothing worse than pulling out your phone for yardage and seeing a push notification or text message that interrupts your focus. ![]() Others offer social connectivity, advanced statistics and you can even book tee times.Ĭons: Who wants to pull their phone out and unlock it 50 times a round? It will also suck the battery dry, which is why more and more carts have USB plugs now. Most of these apps all provide extremely detailed shot tracking down to what club you hit and whether you missed left, right or short. These apps, like TheGrint, Hole 19 or GolfNow, come with detailed flyover maps and let you drag and drop your landing zone yardage to stay short of trouble or identify carries. BRandon Tucker/Golf AdvisorĪssuming you already have an Android or iOS smartphone, you don't have to buy anything extra to use a number of various free scorecard and GPS apps. Using a smartphone app like Hole19 gives the option for added analytics if you are willing to input hole details.
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