Talk of The Villages Florida - Rentals, Entertainment & More
Talk of The Villages Florida - Rentals, Entertainment & More
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Is A Golf GPS Watch Very Helpful On TV Executive Courses?
It seems that with relatively short tee box to greens distances, and being able to see the flags with the naked eye, and the very few par 4s on the executive courses - is a golf watch all that necessary?
I am just trying to decide if I should spend money on one. Pros? Cons? Thanks |
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Our boys have app on their Iphone which transfers to their Apple Watch. They use it on every course. Of course you need to decide club up or down due to wind factors. They both use regularly at home while playing their private clubs at home.
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I have a free Apple Watch app - it kills the battery, but if are in a routine to charge it, you’re fine.
I have a golf watch too, prefer Apple Watch, since i am always wearing it Does it help - depends how good you are. The plate markers at each tee are pretty close. If you can control your club differently for a 125 yard and a 131 yard shot, it will help. But you are probably not playing execs a lot, you’re good. If you want to get on the green, not much of a difference. |
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Just remember, GPS is mapped to the center of the green.
Laser range finder can get you the flag, depending on the size of the green. . I use the laser when I can't find the range markers or there are big greens. otherwise, I just train my brain. . Likewise, its not worth it for an executive, but more on the GHIN recordable courses |
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Use a free app on phone. swing u , 18 birdies among many
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For execs only? No.
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Several years ago I downloaded a free app on my phone called SwingU, it works great.
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I am amazed at how many pros miss the green on their approach shots! The Truth about Greens in Regulation - The Left Rough |
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I like the idea for the Apple Watch apps. The price of FREE is certainly right.
A subscription is required to add functionality beyond the basic. At annual rates of $50 to $100, you could buy a fairly well featured golf watch after a couple of years of paid subscriptions. Are typical golfers subscribing, or are the basic free features adequate? |
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That said, I think you're right. Most of the players I see in TV hit 2-3 Greens/round in regulations. A GPS approximation of distance, should be more than accurate enough. |
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I use the visual far method.
Far , too far , or way too far....works for me. |
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