The Golf Gal : Whitney O.
The Golf Course : Taylormade Golf Course, Las Vegas NV and South Shore Golf Club, Henderson NV
Whitney
Says : I was really excited to try out the Garmin GPS Watch - this handy piece of distance measuring equipment combines two of my loves: accessories and technology!
Right out the box, it is very intuitive and easy to use - just push a few buttons and it is ready to go. It found the golf courses quickly and was fairly accurate about the yardage on the tee box.
The down side? I only used the range finder on the tee box. As a new golfer, I am not good enough to know the difference between how far I hit my 7 iron versus my 8 iron, so I need to get a better feel of that before I invest in an expensive device ($122+).
Right out the box, it is very intuitive and easy to use - just push a few buttons and it is ready to go. It found the golf courses quickly and was fairly accurate about the yardage on the tee box.
The down side? I only used the range finder on the tee box. As a new golfer, I am not good enough to know the difference between how far I hit my 7 iron versus my 8 iron, so I need to get a better feel of that before I invest in an expensive device ($122+).
The Pros and Cons :
On a positive note, the watch was lightweight, comfortable,
and didn't move around or feel bothersome throughout the entire round. Another positive feature - this Garmin watch golf gadget is adjustable
and will fit both women and men. One suggestion? Add a
stroke counter - that would make the accessory more functional for mateur golfers. Also, add more colors! These are the only choices currently offered...
Overall, I give this gadget 3 out of 5 balls - mainly due to its lack of necessity for the new golfer. But, for a more experienced golfer, it may be worth the cost.
*Special thanks to Lizzie Driver Golf Clothing for making this post possible. We entered a raffle while visiting their booth at the recent PGA Expo...and won! We look forward to playing many rounds with the Garmin - taking turns sharing, of course!