GolfLogix Garmin GPS
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Description of GolfLogix Garmin GPS
Enjoy the advantage 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 along with hazards. The most precise, durable and user-friendly golf GPS on the market, this new version of the GolfLogix now recognizes what course you are playing automatically.
 You get the distance to the front/center/back of green for each hole. |
Wherever you are 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 are no buttons to push or lasers to point during 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. |
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 main 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 advantages of GolfLogix GPS versus other yardage devices?
A handheld GPS device, such as GolfLogix GPS, offers more flexibility during a typical round of golf. You can bring the GPS to the ball and get more accurate distance data. Unlike other laser devices, there is no need 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 purchase is access to download a single golf course map of your choice. Simply follow the step-by-step instructions in the Quick Start Guide located in the box to download the Course Manager Software from the GolfLogix Web site. Then follow the registration and activation screens on your computer to obtain your free golf course map. With a $29.95 annual membership, you can download an unlimited amount of golf courses worldwide (currently more than 15,000 in the database) and have access to GolfLogix product enhancements and upgrades.
Is using a GPS distance device allowed under USGA regulations?
The USGA and R&A both recently sanctioned the use of satellite-based yardage measuring devices during competition. Specifically, decision 14-3/0.5 allows a committee to permit the use of distance measuring devices by Local Rule. Golfers should check with their golf professional prior to use in a USGA sanctioned event. GPS devices have always been permitted in handicap scoring in recreational rounds.
What's in the Box?
GolfLogix GPS, USB cable, belt/bag clip, 2 AA alkaline batteries, printed instructions
Sports reviews of GolfLogix Garmin GPS
Customer Review: How did I ever play golf without this device?
Sport shop rating: 5 Stars
I got a Golf Logix GPS after seeing the infomercial on the golf channel. It is essentially a Garmin e-trex unit programmed for golf. These are awesome gps units if you are not familiar. Had Garmin not made it, I would not have gotten it. My wife and I float remote arctic rivers in Alaska each fall. Flyfishing and rafting for 40-60 miles over a week or two. We use the Garmin etrex for our gps units. That is how we get to the right gravel bar for the bush plane pickup. If this unit is good enough for remote river travel, it will sure as heck get me around a golf course. Ha ha..
I used it for the first time today. Amazing. Just amazing. Last night I hooked it up the computer and downloaded 20 courses that I am likely to play. This took just a few minutes. Childproof, really. Took it out today and was extremely pleased. It tells you yardage to bunker, yards for 150 yard, 100 yard, etc.. lay up distance to green. After the drive (on par 4/5) it tells you the distance to front/center/back green. It advances as you go, automatically, and you don't have to do anything but look at it. Could not be simpler, yet give all the info you need in my opinion. I got the optional protective case, $19.99, and put the gps in it and clipped it to my golf bag where my towel/brush goes. Worked out great. I am there getting a club, look at the gps, go about my business. They sell a suction cup golf cart mount, but that looks clumsy to me.
It has a feature (one button you press) that measures shot distance. Just hit the shot, hit the button, go to ball, hit the button again, and it reads of 272 yards, etc... I am on Nantucket and had 30 + mph winds this morning. Drove what looked like a perfect drive and did the distance of shot button. Turned out to only be a 188 yard drive! Also really enjoyed measuring the distance of my gap wedge, pitching wedge, etc.. Great to see an actual number, like 87 yards, instead of my normal guesstimate. Can't recommend this gps unit enough.
If anyone wants one, be sure to get it on Amazon, it is $299 at the Golf Logix website. The subscription is $30 a year. But that does give you access to download 23,000 courses. My home state, North Carolina, has 615 courses listed. Every course I could think of was in the data bank. You can download one course for free without doing the $30/year subscription so if you play on the same course all the time, this may very well be an option for you. It is easy to add/delete/change the courses you store in the gps unit. As I said, you can store 20 courses at a time. Just takes a few minutes and the software is idiot proof. Wish I had bought one of these years ago.
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Customer Review: Do your homework before you buy!
Sport shop rating: 5 Stars
After reading some rediculous reviews and expectations, I decided to write view of my own.
The Garmin GolfLogix is the device for me. Comparing devices determines what is important for YOU.
Knowing how GPS works and limitations can/should save some buyers remorse. (Personal GPS devices do not know distance to the pin) None of them!
My golf game... I'm a 12-15 cap. Not going to be competing anytime soon.
I picked up the Golflogix for 150.00. So the price was right. Not to mention the annual subscription fee is about half of the SkyCaddie comparable service. So I will pay less than $220.00 for two years use.
Skycaddie - between $400-500.
Now, the one thing the skycaddie does the Golflogix does not... The newer SC gives a good general description of the green shape and distances to those points. GLX only gives you front, center, back distances. Can you guess why? Money
SC pays people to go out and mark off the greens. GLX does not. My guess, GLX uses google earth to mark the points of a course. You ever log into Google earth and look at a course your going to play? I've done this type of GPS mapping for a hand held GPS device I had that was not a golf version. It's a pain, but it works.
When I become a scratch golfer, I might have use for th SC's in depth green information. For now front/center/back does just fine.
Build quality? Simular, I do not recommend beating either up. I can say the GLX boasts water proof, SC water resistant. I can say the usb, battery door, buttons, etc, of the GLX look water tight. I will not throw it in the pond, but will not hesitate to leave it out in the rain.
SC will also let you add points to a course, GLX will not. On the other hand GLX will store 20 courses, SC only 10.
It's pretty simple.. Have you ever seen a GLX commercial? I haven't.
How about a SC commercial? Who do you think pays for those commercials?
GLX is a product of Garmin. Garmin is not fly by night... They are not going away.
I don't know much about it, but if you really want bells and whistles, checkout Sonocaddie's website. The V300 is color/3d mapped/will track your rounds, score, lots of stuff "IF" you want to spend the time while golfing to add all the info it requires. They also have cheap models that do less.
Most important, Hit em straight and you'll love ANY GPS device ;)
Customer Review: Over a year user of this GPS
Sport shop rating: 5 Stars
I bought this GPS because with one touch of the button, I could walk off my distance of my last shot. This is very helpful to me when it came to figuring out club distances for my irons and drivers.
I wasn't interested in fancy pictures and colorized screens. If you're into that kind of golf GPS, this one isn't for you. This gives you accurate distances to the front, center and back of the green. When distances are compared to other comparable golf GPS units, I found that the Golf Logix is within 2-5 yards of their readings. It know when you are going to the next hole and gives you distances to the hazards from your current location on the tee box. If the course is set up with left and right hazards, you will see a list of them including the distance to them. So if there is a water hazard on the right and bunkers on the left you will see "R Water 180", "L Bunker 210". If there is a dogleg, it will give you a distance to that too.
The other thing I liked was I can store up to 20 different courses. As the GPS aligns itself, it will know what golf course you are closest to and select that course if you have it stored on your GPS. Courses are updated from Golf Logix. Usually you will get a message when you hook up your GPS to update or load courses that a course has been updated. I let my yearly service expire but I could have unlimited downloads of courses throughout the United States. I not sure of the price but if I remember correctly, this was $29.99 for one year. Course updates were free. Downloaded courses stay on your computer as long as you have the software installed.
It takes 2 AA batteries that allows me to change them at a moments notice if the unit does exhaust its current power supply. I did purchase the leather case (comes with a hanging sprint hook) which does make removing the batteries a little more challenging, but protects the GPS from scratches and the weather. I always bring and extra set of batteries with me. I can usually get 2 to 3 rounds out of a set of fresh AA's (without the backlight on).
For the price I felt it has done the job for me for golf course distance management. The numbers are large and readable. I've used this unit for over a year now and I don't go golfing without it. Worth every penny.
Golf rounds this year: 25
Handicap: 20
Customer Review: Golflogix: Exceptional Customer Service, Good Product
Sport shop rating: 5 Stars
I purchased the GPS-7 in March 2008 from Amazon. I registered the device and paid the $30 annual fee. A few days later, Golflogix announced the GPS-8. I was a little unhappy about that since I hadn't even had the chance to evaluate it. I emailed Golflogix and told them of my situation. They offered me a credit toward the GPS-8. The GPS-8 had a few additional features that I thought were worth the upgrade. So, I used the credit and upgraded. When I tried to upload my home course to the GPS-8, the software wouldn't recognize the new device. Each account is linked to a specific device. I asked if my old account could be transferred to the new device. Unfortunately, it couldn't. I had to cancel my subscription for the GPS-7 and pay another $30 for the GPS-8. The good news is that Golflogix credited me one of annual subscription charges. I have to say that Golflogix has EXCEPTIONAL customer service. Now, on to the review...
I have used the GPS-8 a few times now and can say that I really enjoy using it. It has been extremely helpful on the course with determining distances to hazards and other points on the golf course. I think this is more useful than a laser rangefinder since a laser rangefinder requires you to be able to see your target to measure it and sometimes requires you to have a very steady hand. The GPS-8 will tell you the distance to hazards from anywhere without a direct line of sight and without any effort. All of the features of the GPS-8 that are described on their website work and I have not had any issues except one: battery life. I get about 2-3 rounds/set of AA batteries. Obviously, longer battery life is better. The good thing is that the GPS-8 uses common AA batteries and not a proprietary battery pack. Just keep a spare set of AA batteries in your golf bag and you're good to go. With consistent use, the GPS-8 could easily help lower one's handicap and is an indispensible tool for course management.
Customer Review: Simple, essential and just the facts...
Sport shop rating: 5 Stars
The Garmin GolfLogix doesn't give you sophisticated CGI fly-over views of the fairways and greens you have to analyze for ten minutes before taking your shot. If you want that experience then play the Tiger Woods golf game on the Wii. But when you are staring at bunkers on the right and the woods on the left, trying to create the right shot that will have your ball dancing on the green, while your three buddies are waiting for you to hit, it's great having just the right amount of easy-to-read yardage info (without needing a pair of glasses) at your fingertips that doesn't require you to search out sprinkler head covers for approximate yardages or come up with a rough estimate from a fixed GPS on a cart parked away from you and your ball on the opposite side of the fairway, this is one golf tool that truly delivers. And you don't have to baby it or or carry a replacement set of batteries just to finish your round. I found a decent set of rechargeable batteries will get you through 36 holes without a problem. And if you are worried about a little wear and tear on the screen just buy plastic screen protection film to lay over it. It's even easy to trim the film after you've laid it on the screen because of the way the display is built into the unit. A different belt or pants clip case option would be better than the clip that comes with the unit or the optional case available with the carabiner. (Are you getting this Garmin?) You also need to buy the course subscription package unless you really only play one course and then I'm not sure why you need to buy any golf GPS. There are a lot of golf GPS devices on the market today and I'm sure one will come along with a bottle opener on it but until new technology OLED fold up screens or a three-dimensional holograms with a PGA instructor in virtual reality standing next to you becomes commercially available, this is the only golf GPS you need.