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Give yourself a leg up
It's buys, manic, and full of festive cheer. December truly is the most wonderful time of the year.
There’s a lot that can be said for playing golf at this time of year too. When you head out to the first tee in the morning, the fairways look perfectly preserved from the overnight dew that settled.
That being said, golf is tough. Especially tough when the conditions are harsh, and we deserve all the advantages we can muster when we make our way around the golf course when the rain is coming down and the pathways are thick with mud.
We recently launched a survey, and thanks to the contributions of over 40,000 readers, we’ve uncovered some rather fascinating information about your golfing habits…
3 out of 4 golfers use one of these...
We are of course talking about the latest GPS distance measuring devices. Whether it’s a GPS watch, a laser rangefinder, or a handheld device, 79% of our readership use one of these tools to help them get a complete understanding of how far away the hole is.
If you happen to fall into the 21% of readers who have never used one of these devices and you swear by using your own feel and judgement, what do you have to lose by joining in with the rest of your fourball? Surely if you saw how these devices help your partners play better, you’d want to join in too?
You may be a very savvy golfer and feel you know exactly how far you strike each club, but as we all know, there’s so much potential for error on any given approach shot. Think about what a difference just 5 yards can make.
Let’s say you’re playing into a green with a greenside bunker before it, a particularly nasty trap that you know will stop your ball from running onto the putting surface, so you’ve got to land on it.
You can see the yardage marker to your side just off the fairway, and you feel you’ve got the right club in hand but watching your ball through the sky following your strike, you feel an instant dismay when it catches the rear lip of the bunker and rolls down into the middle of the sand trap. If you’d used a distance measuring device, you would have known to reach for a longer club.
If you already have a trusty gadget that you’ve been using for years, you may be unaware of all the features the latest offerings from Garmin can do…
Why not treat yourself to an upgrade?
Should you be in the majority and regularly use a distance measuring device, you’ll appreciate how handy these gadgets are to have at the ready in your golf bag. Not only do they take the guesswork out of being an awkward distance from the flag, but you also feel so much more confident in committing to each and every shot.
The latest golf GPS tech goes far beyond helping you play a little quicker. Providing glossy, colourful renditions of greens and hazards, as well as giving you satellite-accurate distance readings, these devices can even consider how the contours and slopes of the ground factor into where you ball will end up. So why not kick off the new year with a brand-new device to breathe some new life into your game?
The latest Garmin golf GPS devices
The golf GPS devices we stock from Garmin are the very best tools on the market. They’re all easy to use, highly portable, and come with thousands of pre-loaded courses to ensure your time spent hopping between clubs is entirely seamless.
With a bright 1.2-inch AMOLED colour screen, the Approach S44 watch looks fantastic and sits comfortably on your wrist. This affordable-yet-powerful entry in the range of Garmin GPS watches comes packed with features including Touch Targeting that allows you to reposition the flag on any virtual green to give you a more reliable estimate of how far away the hole is. There’s no need to stand on the tee recalibrating the device, The S44 has your position with satellite-accuracy.
A premium smartwatch offering from Garmin, the Approach S70 features a larger 1.4-inch AMOLED colour screen that displays stunning course maps in vivid detail. This watch even has a virtual caddie feature that give you recommendations of which club to use and even keep track of your shot dispersion data to help you improve your accuracy. This golf GPS watch comes full of bonus features including fitness activities and sleep monitoring capabilities. You won’t ever be pondering between clubs with this one on your wrist, you’ll set up to each shot like clockwork.
If you want to hunt down the greens with total precision, the Z30 laser will have you landing close to the hole every time. This delicate yet powerful laser rangefinder has crystal clear lenses that can zoom in up to 6X the standard setting. This gadget can see over 400 yards into the distance, ensuring you’ll be fully clued up on which club to reach for on any given approach shot. Rather than hesitating about the potential for unforeseen hazards ahead of you, you’ll be able to spot them clearly on every tee.
An ideal gift
If you’re on the hunt for a golf-themed gift for one of your playing buddies, one of these gadgets is the perfect choice. Ideal for all players regardless of ability, a distance measuring device will give you super reliable distance readings to the green and nearby hazards, so you’ll always know exactly which club to reach for whether you’re aiming to layup or go for the hole.
We have all kinds of Garmin golf GPS devices available, from the more budget-friendly tablets to powerful laser rangefinders. We’ll help you find the ideal device for you this holiday season when you visit us in the pro shop.
