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Garmin Approach G5 GPS-Enabled Golf Handheld

Dave Nettles — Tue, 07 Dec 2010 15:05:42 +0000

Give your game a boost of confidence with Garmin's Approach G5, a rugged, waterproof, touchscreen golf GPS packed with thousands of pre-loaded golf course maps. Approach uses a high-sensitivity GPS receiver to measure individual shot distances and show the exact yardage to fairways, hazards, and greens. Give your golf game a boost of confidence with the Approach G5. Eliminate guesswork from your game by keeping score digitally, getting accurate yardage readings, and more. (Click images to enlarge.) Built for Golfers Weighing in at just 6.8 ounces with batteries and boasting a transflective color 3-inch touchscreen, the Approach is your featherweight fairway guide regardless of the lighting conditions. IPX7 waterproofing means that the device can withstand accidental immersion as well--but thankfully, you'll be avoiding water hazards, of course. Eliminate the Guesswork The Approach displays and updates your exact position on stunningly detailed, preloaded course maps throughout the United States. Click to see Garmin's current Approach G5 course listing. Approach's highly sensitive GPS receiver pinpoints your position and removes guesswork from your game. And as you move, Approach automatically updates your position, so you'll always know your yardage. There's no subscription or setup fees, and Approach is compliant with USGA rules. Touch Your Target Need to measure distances for your next shot? Touch any point on the sunlight-readable display, and Approach shows the precise distance to that exact spot--fairway; hazard; landing area; or the front, middle, and back of the green. Get on the Green Zero in on the pin with Approach's Green View. Just tap the flag on the map to zoom in on the green--then you can drag the flag to position it where you see it, giving you more accurate yardage. Keep Score Digitally Approach doubles as a digital scorecard for your foursome. After the game, you can save and review the scores on your computer at home. Add More Courses Garmin is constantly adding more courses to their map data, as well as updating and improving their course maps for Approach G5. Download the latest courses from Garmin.com. What's in the Box Approach G5, belt clip, USB cable, quick start manual NOTE: You can now update your Approach G5 with new stat tracking software that records putts per round, fairways hit and greens in regulation. It also tracks club distance averages and is still incredibly easy to use. Go to www.garmin.com/golf to receive this free software update for your Approach G5.

You Need Protection For Your Golf Clubs

Gabriel — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 18:55:42 +0000

by Gabriel

What does a game of golf involve? Lots of walking, chasing after a small ball the whole afternoon. Getting the ball into sand traps, water hazards and bunkers,etc. Of course that's what non-golfers would usually say. Us golfers know better.

But don't forget that besides improving your handicap score, your next most important area to take care of are your golf accessories. They are just as important. Without them, you cant really hit anything can you?

So to make sure those golf accessories like golf clubs, golf balls and misc items are kept in great condition, you'll need some protection for it. That's where golf bags come in. While there are just as many brands of golf bags just as there are many grains of sand on the beach (okay maybe I'm exaggerating), there are really only a few types of golf bags. Lets take a look at these bags.

Alright first we have the golf staff bag. This is the big and mean bags for the serious golfers. This is the type of golf bag that professionals use and they really, and I mean really do pack a large space for you to squeeze in every imaginable golf club heads. That being said, the price tag on it is not cheap.

Ok, so maybe you'll not the big wig professionals and don't need such a huge and expensive bag. Well for the weekend golfers, may I suggest the golf stand bag. It is small and light and definitely easy to carry around. Plus it usually comes with a stand that allows you to prop up the bag easily. Just don't expect to fit your entire collection of golf clubs into it though. Minimalist is the feature of this bag.

Lastly, we have the golf cart bag. Okay this is like the hybrid between the golf staff bag and golf stand bag. It strikes a balance between space and size. It may be less comfortable to carry around than the stand bag, but if you are more than the average weekend golfer, this bag provides the optimal mix. You can stuff in more golf clubs and still be able to put it in that car boot or plane cargo.

Well I hope the above tips were helpful in your search for golf bags. Till next time!

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How To Choose Your Golf Bags

Gabriel — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 18:50:03 +0000

by Gabriel

Golf was meant to be enjoyable and more relaxing with the invention of golf bags. If you are playing solo and want to fully immerse yourself in the game, you should always have your golf accessories at your fingertips at a moment's notice.

A good golf bag not only carries your golf clubs, balls and stuff, it also protects them from the harsh weathers. But do not be fooled. Golf bags come in different kinds of quality and designs. So take your time to pick the right one for yourself.

If you pick travel golf bags they give you more space to move around with it. This golf bag can be used for security and ease of use due to the flexibility of it's materials. This is best for those super long holidays where you take car rides and throw your golf bag into the car boot or back of a plane.

The materials they use to make this kind of golf bag is resistant to rough handling, so it shields your golf clubs nicely. Of course it's lock pad feature is a welcomed addition. Next let's look at cart bags. For those golfers who are more experienced, this bag might be suitable for them. This is due to the larger space that gives the old-time golfer room to store their large variety of golf clubs.

However, these golf bags are pretty huge, so they will take up lots of room when you try to put it in the car boot or plane. For most players, they would often choose the stand golf bags due to it's added feature of a stand.

This allows the golfer to pull it along like a trolley and reduces strain on the golfer when they are up and about playing on the course. Plenty of room for the golfer to put their clubs as well. A sturdy strap helps to reduce shoulder or back strain.

Do you know that the golf professionals often use staff bags? These bags are not huge but yet just large enough for the golfer to put their stuff in. This makes them popular. The design has a four-pocket feature which lets the golfer divide their golf accessories neatly.

If you wish to strike a balance between size and space, you might want to look at carry bags. These golf bags are made of lighter materials so they can be lugged around easily. But at the same time, there is just enough space to store the essentials.

Or you might want to look at pencil bags for your golf carrying needs. What are these? They are very sturdy bags which can protect your golf stuff. While at the same time they weight pretty light on the scale.

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