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I have been a keen golfer for over three decades. Over that time, I have tried almost everything on the market in terms of equipment. I am particularly interested in single length irons and minimalist golf and would consider myself an expert on both.

7 Ways to Make Golf More Fun

Bunkers Can be Fun Too!Golf should be fun. not many of us are earning anything for our time on the course. in fact, I bet that it uses up a fair amount of your disposable income, so surely we should at least be enjoying our time our there on the fairways/rough, shouldn’t we?

Here are seven tips that will bring a little bit f pleasure back into the great game. If you are finding yourself trudging around the back nine, why not give them a try?

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Should You Choose a Golf Rangefinder or GPS device?

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Sometimes you aren't right next to the marker post!
Sometimes you aren’t right next to the marker post!

Walking into a golf pro shop or sporting goods store, every golfer is confronted with hundreds of devices promising to take dozens of strokes off your game. Some of these devices are clearly gimmicks meant to skim your wallet. Some of them look like they might be potentially helpful while overpromising results. And then there are some that you might have even seen experienced golfers use.



Rangefinders and GPS units fall into this last category. While not gimmicky, nor guaranteeing that using them will get you on a PGA Tour, they are tools that even experienced golfers consider useful, if not essential.Read More »Should You Choose a Golf Rangefinder or GPS device?

Choosing the Best Swami Golf GPS Device

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Not all gadgets help get the ball in the hole
Not all gadgets help get the ball in the hole

When it comes to golf there seems to be a never-ending stream of gadgets. Some of these are helpful, others, well, not so much. Highest on the list of helpful gadgets are GPS units. A good golf GPS unit can do many things that take some of the guessing out of golf.

Most notably: guessing distance.

When club selection is so often dependent on how far away you are from the hole, you need something that will take the guessing out of measuring distances. This is where a good GPS unit comes in handy.

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Understanding Golf Slope for Rangefinders

rangefinder for slope 2017

Golf slope is perhaps the least-understood element in distance. Getting it right will make a real an immediate difference to both your scores and enjoyment on the course. Here is what it is and how it is really calculated.

 

golf slope rangefinders
This is why you need slope

Any golfer who has played an even slightly hilly course knows that changes in elevation can greatly affect their game. You could have the perfect iron set, it just won’t matter.These changes, if not properly taken into account, can be detrimental to your final score and nowadays there is no reason why this should still be the case. This is why understanding golf slope is key.

This is actually obvious to anyone from hacker to pro. We have all stood on an elevated tee and tried to guess just how many clubs difference it really makes. Of course, we usually get it completely wrong, hence the need for something that really tells us the difference that slope is going to make to the shot.

Golf equipment manufacturers know all about slope and have included features that are aimed at helping golfers compensate for these changes. If you are in the market for the best golf rangefinder with slope, it is important to understand just what it is and how the right golf rangefinder with slope can help take strokes off your game.

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Nikon Coolshot Laser Rangefinder Reviews-Which is Best?

Nikon know a thing or two about optics
Nikon know a thing or two about optics

As even a casual golfer knows, the proper club selection is pivotal for a successful round of golf. But to pick the right club, you have to know the distance to the hole.

Are you tired of trying to guess this distance? How accurate could your guesses be? Golf is one of the most difficult sports to master, so you cannot afford to leave the distance between you and the hole to guesswork. With the Nikon Coolshot laser rangefinders, you can take your game to the next level and feel like you’re playing a round with a professional caddy.

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Using a Golf GPS Watch-How Can it Help Your Game?

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You should be good for the distance on this shot!
You should be good for the distance on this shot!

Golf gps units have been one of the major changes in the way the average golfer approaches his game. Whilst some will tell you about the good old days of judging everything by eye, the rest of us are enjoying the game much more. I mean, how much fun was it really seeing your ‘perfect’ shot fall into the water/sand because the flag was ten yards further than you thought?

There are plenty of options now for distance measurement, but a golf gps watch is certainly one of the easiest.

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Golf Buddy Gps Range-The Ultimate Guide

What Does a Golf Buddy do ?

No, not that sort of golf buddy!
No, not that sort of golf buddy!

Gps devices have changed the way that we play golf. This is true for everyone from the weekend hacker to the pga pro. In fact, the impact has probably been greatest for average golfers like you and me. If you have a caddy who has spent days making a yardage book, you don’t necessarily need a satellite device. If you are a 5,15 or 25 handicapper, you don’t have this luxury. Step forward, the golf buddy.Read More »Golf Buddy Gps Range-The Ultimate Guide