Gps Systems

• The Distances Golfer Need: Front, Center, Back of the Green, Up to six Pertinent Hazards per Hole, Lay up Distances to 150 and 100 Yards, Distance of the Last Shot for Tracking Clubs
• He ONLY 100% auto Rangefinder, Auto advances Through Hazards and Holes, No Lasers or Buttons Needed on the Course, big, Easy to Read Screen
• GPS Powered by Garmin: reliable World Leader in GPS Technology, Full One Year Warranty Included, The Only 100% Waterproof GPS for Golf, made for Rugged Outdoor Use
• GolfLogix, The Best GPS for Golf: 15,000+ global Golf Course Maps, Holds up to 20 Courses, Software works with Mac, Vista, and XP, your beloved Course is FREE

Garmin GolfLogix GPS 8 features:

Enjoy the benefit of GPS mapping on the golf course with the GolfLogix GPS 8 handheld unit, which calculates and displays distances to the front, center and back of every green with hazards. The most exact, lasting and user friendly golf GPS on the market, this new variant of the GolfLogix now recognizes what course you’re playing automatically.

You get the distance to the front/center/back of green for each hole.

The GolfLogix GPS 8 will include Garmin’s high sensitivity, 12 channel GPS receiver which assures faster satellite acquisition time and superior accuracy. Nicely compact in your hand, it weighs 5.3 ounces with batteries and measures 1.2 inches thin. The case is 100 % waterproof submersible in water per IPX7 standard tests and is shock proof and impact resistant for rugged outdoor use. The big LCD screen 1.25 by 2.25 inches has a 64 x 128 pixel resolution and features excellent visibility in direct sunlight with adjustable screen contrasts and backlight screen setting for black playing conditions.

Wherever you’re on the course, GolfLogix displays the key distances to hazards and the green in big bold numbers all on a sleek black palm sized device. The screen advances automatically to all of the targets on the golf course so there aren’t buttons to push or lasers to point throughout your round. The GolfLogix GPS 8 can store the following data on each hole: front/center/back of green, hazards, bunkers, water, lay ups, and carries.

Easily download course data using the GolfLogix software, and store up to 20 courses in the GPS 8 at one time.

The included, simple to use software allows you to download up to 20 golf course maps on your unit at one time. Simply connect your GolfLogix GPS to your personal computer, and the software walks you through some easy steps to download golf course maps from the GolfLogix database of more than 15,000 golf courses. The software is matched with Windows 2000/XP/Vista also as Mac OS X Tiger/Leopard. Download your beloved course free of charge or become a member for a low yearly subscription fee and get access to the complete global database.

Other features include:

• Distance of last shot feature
• Large number displays that are easy to read for all ages and eye visions
• Personalized name on major screens for security and anti theft
• Displays in yards or meters
• Includes multi use belt or bag clip
• GolfLogix Course Manager software with USB drivers
• 1 year warranty

What are the benefits of GolfLogix GPS versus other yardage devices?
A handheld GPS device, like GolfLogix GPS, offers more flexibility throughout a common round of golf. You may be able to bring the GPS to the ball and get more correct distance data. Unlike other laser devices, there’s no have to point and aim or have a direct line of sight to the hazard or hole.

How do I get golf course maps on my GolfLogix GPS?
Included with your initial buy is access to download a single golf course map of your choice. Simply follow the step by step information in the fast Start Guide located in the box to download the Course Manager Software from the GolfLogix website. Then follow the registration and activation screens on your computer to get your free golf course map. With a $29.95 yearly membership, you may be able to download an unlimited total of golf courses global currently more than 15,000 in the database and can access GolfLogix product improvements and upgrades.

Is using a GPS distance device allowed under USGA regulations?
The USGA and R&A both newly sanctioned the use of satellite based yardage measuring devices throughout competition. Exactly, choice 14 3/0.5 lets a board to permit the use of distance measuring devices by Local Rule. Golfers should verify with their golf professional previous to use in a USGA sanctioned event. GPS devices have generally been allowed in disability scoring in recreational rounds.

What’s in the Box?
GolfLogix GPS, USB cable, belt/bag clip, two AA alkaline batteries, printed instructions

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