I don't write many reviews, but I am compelled to write this review to clarify some misconceptions that are clearly due to operator error. First, several people complained that the device is not accurate-- that it consistently underestimates yardage. Ummm.... this appears to be true only because the device is showing the distance in meters instead of yards. (I have inadvertently changed the measurement units a couple of times myself, but realized my mistake.) I have found battery life to be great. I can easily get 8 hours of use from a single charge. I suspect that those getting poor battery life have either a bad micro-usb cable (who ever thought micro usb was a good thing!!??) or perhaps a charger that is malfunctioning. I might also get better battery life because I do not use the voice. Another complaint is that it sometime reads the wrong hole if you pass a tee box or hit into the wrong fairway, and that there is no way to fix that problem. The device displays the hole it is reading, and it is, in fact, very simple to change holes being displayed--read the instructions before complaining, people! I have had my unit for about 2 years and have played hundreds of rounds with absolutely no problem. It is very accurate when compared to my rangefinder, which I now only use on unfamiliar courses to find distances to hazards. There are limits to the GPS--like all GPS devices, it reads as the crow flies so that severe doglegs are underestimated, and this GPS has no distance to hazard function. Having this GPS definitely speeds up play because it is continuously measuring distance as you move, so that unlike with a rangefinder, there is no stop, press a button and wait for a distance. Although I don't use it this function, it is worth mentioning that you can also measure the distance of shots after they are made. This is a basic unit, but what it does do, it does well. Read more
This is my 3rd one in the last maybe 10 years. First one accidentally went through the wash. That generation required a little rubber bootie over it. Didn't help. Thought the electronics fries as it would not turn on. Put it in dry rice for a week a long and behold, it worked again. But not having much faith in the rice therapy at the start, and not wanting to go without one, I ordered another. The new one was a step up from the prior generation. Looked and worked about the same, but no longer needed the rubber bootie and the battery life was greatly improved. The first generation hardly made it through a full round. Somehow I lost that one and am on my third. I use in conjunction with a Bushnell range finder. I have the GolfBuddy set on middle of green and use the range finder to pinpoint exact distance and to figure out where on the green the flag is off the middle reading from the GB. Works great together. I have it clipped to the right side of my cap. I automatically tap it as I get to my ball. Perfect system for me. My only complaint is that the battery indicator can't be seen while charging or without turning on the device. Also, a little tricky getting it back to the correct hole when you spray one too far onto the next fairway. Overall, a great tool for any level of golfer. Highly recommend. Read more
After 10 rounds: Seems accurate most of the time. But not 100% confident all of the time. Battery and charging less reliable. Only charges to 4 of 5 bars. Will last 18 holes, but not much more than that. Maybe the backlight drains the battery... who golfs in the dark? Why does this thing have a backlight? Too easily moved to wrong hole. Read more
Has a function that will speak out loud the distance. Super easy to use. Better than a viewfinder and as it’s more accurate. Super durable accidentally ran it through the wash and it powered up no issue. Read more
This is a product that I was introduced to on the golf course by another player who had activated it. Ordered my first prox. 5+ years ago. I haven't found a course that isn't on it in my travels in and out of the U.S. I and some of the people I meet on the course depend on that voice , dictating the yardage. My wife knows, this is the one voice that I listen too and don't question. She will in jest attempt to duplicate it when she sees an item that needs attention around the house. Attached to my hat, I've never left it on a cart and had to go back to retrieve it. Players in my group have stood along side of me with their range finder after getting it out of their bag or off the cart and shot the same distance. Although I have forgotten to take it off charge at home and turned back around to retrieve it. My must have, to play 18. Read more
I was skeptical at first but unit seemed very accurate and easy to use. The slope adjustment is very helpful and really helped my approach shots. At least 2 times, maybe 3 I used a different club that I what I normally use. You have to read the manual to understand all the functionality. Read more
Works well. Read more
