Types of Golf GPS Systems

The Bushnell Yardage Pro is a hand-held device that gives the golfer a quick and accurate display of how much yardage is remaining to get the ball to the front, center or the back of the green. It will store information from 10 different courses, and it works on a 15-hour rechargeable battery. (2009 price: $199.99)

This is one of the most advanced golf GPS systems available. The Skygolf SkyCaddie not only gives the distance to all spots on the green, but it also gives the golfer a full description of the terrain and slope of the green as well. A golfer who knows that a spot on the rear portion of the green is flat will try to hit his shot there, because it will give him a better chance of hitting a successful putt when he gets to the green. (2009 price: $399.99)

The Golf Buddy Pro GPS system offers the golfer distances to the front, back and center of the green, along with a score-tracking component and specific targets of where the golfer should aim when he is in the fairway or at the tee of a long par-5 hole. The Golf Buddy calculates driving distance and is also waterproof. (2009 price: $349.99)