Golf GPS Devices

The GolfLogix G8 GPS device is a partnered effort by GolfLogix and Garmin. The device comes with over 20,000 courses preloaded and will automatically detect where you are playing. The device will also display the distance to the back, center and front of each hole. It will show six different lay up or hazard yardages per hole on the course. The unit is rated for a 17-hour battery life and takes two AA batteries to power the device. It also offers the ability to record how long you hit shots and annotate the club used to help with your course management efforts.

The Garmin Approach G5 is the latest golf GPS model to be produced by GPS industry leader Garmin. It is a bit pricey but is considered to be one of the most intuitive golf GPS devices on the market. There are over 9,000 courses preloaded on the device at no additional charge, and free updates are promised for future course additions. You can verify if your local course is in the Garmin database via their website before purchase. It also offers the ability to use the touchscreen to determine distances to any point on the course you select. The Approach G5 also combines a scorekeeping capability that can be exported after playing a round.

iGolf Neo is a small and moderately priced golf GPS unit. It is one of the smallest units on the market and can fit in your pocket. It does not have a color graphics ability but does provide the standard back, middle and front distances to the hole you are playing, yardage of the last shot, and it can show four extra points per hole. The iGolf company charges an annual fee to be able to access their over 30,000-course database, and up to ten courses can be preloaded in the unit at a time.