Until fairly recently I did not know that one could even use such a thing for GPS to assist with playing golf. Once I found out though it became quite a task to compare the different golf GPS models.

Firstly though let me say I think it is a brilliant idea for a number of reasons:

1. It definitely helps speed up play. I found this to be especially true when I was in a bit off line and could not see the green for trees that were in my way. A GPS tells you exactly how far you have to fly the ball to get to the green.
2. It gave me complete confidence knowing exactly what distance I had left either to the green or to hazards which I needed to avoid.
3. I soon learned exactly how far I hit my clubs. This was quite a humbling experience at first because my male ego had to accept that I don't hit the ball as far as I thought I did.
4. A lot of negative thought was removed from my mind when I knew exactly how far I needed to carry a shot and also exactly which club when hit normally would carry my ball the required distance. I could concentrate on accuracy alone.
5. Even though I am asked (and supply) distances for the rest of the 4 ball I still manage to have an advantage over them as they start comparing with the markers on the sprinkler heads - something I now totally ignore.

I digress, but those are some of the positives I have found since I have been using my Golf GPS.

Initially I wanted a GPS for golf just as a toy, if I have to be brutally honest with myself. I did think it would come in handy for those "away" games but not much use at my home course which I know like the back of my hand. I was wrong because it was extremely helpful on my home course and I shot my best round ever at the time. Coincidence? I think not as I have since beaten that score no less than 6 times!

Once the decision was made to look into buying one I suddenly discovered that there was a lot to learn as there are a lot of different models out there all with different features:

• Did I want a color screen?
• Did I want to pay an annual subscription?
• Did I want to map the courses myself?
• What courses were available?
• Where did I play most of my golf?
• Is it legal to use a Golf GPS?
• What and how many distance markers were available?
• Could they keep my score and analyze my golf?
• What didn't I know about these things?
• Why did they vary in price from $150.00 to as much as $500.00?
• How accurate were they? This is dependent on the number of satellite signals available to the particular unit - this was news to me.

In all honesty it was pretty confusing until I made up my mind that I was only going to spend a certain amount. That eliminated half the available models and meant I could compare apples with apples.

It took me a good couple of weeks to compare Golf GPS models and I eventually settled for an inexpensive model that is extremely accurate, keeps my score and analyzes my game and it fits in my pocket without losing the signals. I have unlimited courses to choose from, which is fantastic for the odd occasion that I travel, and I do not have to pay an annual fee.

If you are considering joining the happy brigand of Golf GPS uses make sure you do your homework - actually if you go for any of the top name brands you won't be too disappointed - and compare Golf GPS models. Do some research and remember that like computers they are forever bringing out newer, better and cheaper models so if you don't want to spend too much first time out then don't.

Get cracking today and compare Golf GPS models so that you can buy this fantastic addition to your golf bag and really start giving it to your mates on Saturday. You will not be sorry.

The author is a qualified coach and until recently was a firm believer in pacing out distances for holes. I believed it was part of the "spirit of the game".
However having experienced the benefits first hand I am a complete convert. For club golf in particular I have noticed that those players using a GPS for golf have improved their games - in some cases quite dramatically - and the speed at which they play their rounds has improved by between 15 and 45 minutes.
If you are considering buying a golf GPS you need to check out this very comprehensive GPS comparison chart, which features all the most popular brands and models and details the benefits and price of each.

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