Without an expert caddie along, there’s a lot of guesswork involved in determining distance to the hole, and various course targets, such as bunker or stream carries. You get quick and accurate guidance from anywhere on the course with the dawn of the latest generation of golf GPS units. More than simply basic distance-to-the-hole data, many golf GPS units tell you the length of your last shot (and store the info for future reference); distance to, and location of targets and hazards; distance to the front, middle, and back of the green, and more.

The [1] Golf Buddy Platinum Golf GPS is new for 2010. There is never a fee for the pre-loaded courses as with all Golf Buddy GPS Systems. The World Platinum GPS utilizes the latest golf gps technology and includes a vivid color touchscreen, statistical analysis, any point measuring, hole and course recognition, along with numerous other features.

The [1] Golf Buddy Platinum Golf GPS brings the latest golf gps technology and includes a vivid color full function touch screen.Users can toggle back and forth from the full layout mode (with zoom in and out capability), showing distance to any point throughout the course. Or they can use standard numbers mode displaying distance to the front, center, and back of the green as well as key target points. Your own target points are customizable. All the key components of your game are measurable in the statistics analysis module. The mode features automatic hole and course recognition, and locating you wherever you are on the course. Precision for your game is key, and with the Golf Buddy Platinum Golf GPS you can measure the distance of each of your shots and move the pin according to it location on the green. You hold the latest in durability and technological advance in your hands with its shock and water-resistant case design, 50-channel satellite reception, multiple language feature, and high capacity lithium ion rechargeable battery.

A little more detail regarding the course hole and recognition feature is well deserved.The [1] Golf Buddy Platinum Golf GPS automatically knows which course you are playing and which hole you are on. There is no need for aiming or manual operation to obtain distance information to the green when using the Golf Buddy Platinum. Courses from around the world are preloaded with no annual or activation fees. The Golf Buddy is a true GPS unit in every sense of the word… Turn it on and play!