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Sky Golf SG3 – An Excellent Golf GPS
15. September 2010 by Tee It Up Pro Shop.
SkyGolf SG3.5 The {SkyGolf SG3~5 The Sky Golf SG3}.5 offers the best mid-range unit in the SkyCaddie golf GPS unit line. Now it has three new features! The quite large, easy-to-read, color screen clearly displays distances to the green from anywhere on the course while SkyGolf’s patented IntelliGreen Pro adds the ability to display distances to major tiers, contours, false fronts and mounds from a golfer’s angle of approach to the green.
Its durable construction and AAA battery power make it easy to use on the course without complicated cables. The SkyCaddie’s HoleVue displays a graphical image of a hole using SkyGolf’s reliable ground-mapping process (includes zoom function). In a size slightly larger than the SG2.5 and slightly smaller than the SG5, the SG3.5 is quite big enough for a comfortable feel in your hand and small enough to slide easily into a pants pocket or golf bag pocket. SkyCaddie QuickVue is a quick, virtual road map to help any golfer develop a smart plan of attack on every hole. QuickVue is available on 24,000+ golf courses in the SkyGolf library.
Features: Designed with the traveling golfer in mind Powered by three included AAA batteries, eliminating the need for cables and chargers Vibrant color display 20 course capacity Digital scorecard.
Digital Scorecard
Keep track of your round with the SkyGolf SkyCaddie SG3 Digital Scorecard. Just simply enter your handicap into the preferences and the pars for your handicap are automatically highlighted on the digital scorecard. Set up the MyPar screen and the SkyCaddie’s Digital Golf Scorecard adjusts to your handicap.
Mark Your Ball
How far did you hit that drive? 5-iron, 9-iron or wedge? The SkyCaddie can tell you with a basic touch of a button. Knowing how far you hit with every club in your bag will speed up club selection and let you manage your game better.
Instant Distances to Greens and Hazards
With the SkyCaddie SG3 , you receive instant yardages to critical targets as you move down the fairway. Hazards behind you are automatically removed from the display, while those between you and the green are shown, providing hands-free operation. Knowing the distance needed to clear a hazard or bunker allows you to manage your game and eliminate those 6, 7, 8s from your scorecard.
Golf Accessories and Technology
4. January 2010 by Tee It Up Pro Shop.
Author: Raymon Kirkland
Technology has changed almost every part of our lives. This is no less true with golf. There are many different advances that have allowed for golf to become more technological. There are many different areas where these advances have shone through particularly. Here I will outline some of the ways that you can enjoy the new technology of golf accessories, and how they have changed over the years. You may be surprised when you realize how many new abilities we have that the original creators of golf would never have dreamt of. Simply being able to traverse the courses in a golf cart is a huge leap forward, but it doesn’t stop there thanks to progressing technology.
The most major effect that technology has had on golf is definitely the manufacturing of golf clubs. Modern clubs are remarkable in the amount of detail that is put into them. The use of graphite is a relatively new thing, and graphite allows for higher quality clubs. They are generally lighter and more flexible, which is perfect for many players. It allows for a stronger swing since there is less weight trailing behind. The geometrical shape of the golf club head has also been changed vastly recently, with such precision being added that the golf clubs can create exactly the amount of force that the manufacturers want. Some golf clubs are designed to allow beginners to be able to make more accurate shots, while some require more skill just because of a slightly different curve in the head.
Golf is one of the few sports that require a very precise technique when playing. In order to hit the ball as best as possible, you will have to have a swing that almost perfectly reflects the professionals that you see playing on TV. However, it would be nearly impossible to achieve this on your own. This is where more technology comes into play. There are many different practicing mechanisms that will use advanced measuring technology to gauge how exactly you are currently swinging the club, and what you need to do to change your swing for the better. These items are very remarkable, and despite being great technological achievements they are also very helpful in becoming a better player.
There are several different kinds of small computers that can be carried along with golfers as they make their way around the course. This makes it easier for the golfer to record not only the score, but all sorts of other information about the game that will make more room for improvement later when he has more time to analyze the data. Technology only recently made these computers possible, allowing for small units, wireless connections, and interfaces that make it all possible. There are also machines that keep track of the scores and do all of the math automatically on the go. These computers are very useful, and almost do away with the need for a paper and pencil in order to keep score.
These are just a few of the ways that golf has been revolutionized by the modern computer world. There are many more examples, but for lack of space I must end this article here. Everything that I’ve mentioned is probably available at your local golf club store. If you are interested in taking advantage of some of the new technology that has improved golf games for the better, just look for some of the products that use it. Whether you are using a swing enhancing device or a miniature computer that allows you to track your data, you will almost certainly agree that the new technology makes it much easier for the game of golf to be played. As long as consumers are still here to enjoy all of the products, the manufacturers will surely rush to bring us more and more interesting and innovative products.
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7 Reasons Why You Should Buy the Golf Buddy GPS Pro
27. June 2009 by Tee It Up Pro Shop.
Zero Monthly fees
The Golf Buddy GPS Pro comes as a no subscription fee system. Once you pay for the unit, all extras will be available to you free of charge.
Ability To Hold Up To 20,000 Courses
Most other Golf GPS systems have a very limited memory capacity for golf courses. The Golf Buddy GPS Pro can hold up to 20,000 courses worldwide. Additional courses can be downloaded from the Internet at no extra cost.
Weather Resistant
You will have absolutely no worries, when it comes to using the Golf Buddy Pro GPS in the rain. The unit comes fully water resistant.
Auto Hole And Course Recognition
Whatever course you turn up to around the world. As long as that course is programmed into The Golf Buddy Pro GPS memory, It will configure itself for that course when you turn it on. Nice and easy.
14 Hour Rechargeable Battery And Alkaline Battery Backup.
You will get around 14 hours charge out of the Golf Buddy GPS Pro. You should get up to 3 rounds of golf under that same charge. If for some reason, the charge does run flat on you, then you have the ability to use alkaline batteries as a power backup source.-
Monochrome Screen
This display is especially designed to be easily viewed in very dark lighting conditions. Likewise, you will have no problem reading the display in bright sunny conditions either.
Intelligent Green Feature
The intelligent green feature will allow you to to see the shape of the green change on the display of the Golf Buddy GPS Pro as you move around the fairways. The front to back measurements of the green will change dynamically at the same time.
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