Joey Howie Posted July 10, 2020 Share Posted July 10, 2020 Joey Howie - Atlanta GA Never owned/used a yardage GPS device but sure they are helpful. I use sprinkler head yardages, scorecards, and my estimation skills. Thanks for considering me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott_GIB Posted July 10, 2020 Share Posted July 10, 2020 Scott Gibson, Placentia, Ca Golf Pad app on phone and Galaxy watch. I use cart GPS, the Golf Pad app and a laser finder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbaro_12487 Posted July 10, 2020 Share Posted July 10, 2020 Thomas - Springfield, VA I have not used a dedicated GPS device. I use the GPS function of TheGrint app or just guesstimate. Taylormade M2 Driver (2017) - Some random 3W my dad had laying around - Callaway Steelhead III 7W - Ping i500 4-U - Random 56* wedge my dad had laying around - RAM putter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoseSalim Posted July 10, 2020 Share Posted July 10, 2020 Jose Salim- Miami,FL Yes- iPhone app Golf Pad Golf Pad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cameron Geggatt 3 Posted July 10, 2020 Share Posted July 10, 2020 Cameron Geggatt-Massachusetts I’ve never used a GPS just range finders. Yardage Markers on the course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CheeseToast Posted July 10, 2020 Share Posted July 10, 2020 18 hours ago, GolfSpy STUDque said: There’s some irony when contemplating the market for watches in 2020. Specifically, it’s a situation where the original purpose of the item is no longer a defining selling point. Remember when the primary, if not the only, purpose of a watch was to keep time? Me neither. It’s a reasonable assumption that time is anything but of the essence; golfers are far more interested in all of the golf-related stuff that this piece of wearable technology does. The SkyCaddie LX5 GPS watch is built around the architecture of the SX500, which was named the “Best Handheld GPS” in MyGolfSpy’s annual Most Wanted testing. It offers an abundance of bundled golf technology, and did I mention it also tells time. Ain’t that something? TESTERS WANTED This review opportunity is open to members residing in the United States. If you'd like to be considered, please reply to this thread with the following information: Name and Location Have you ever used a GPS device or watch? Which one(s)? Current method of determining yardage Jack - Baltimore MD Never a watch - app app - GolfNowCompete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik Posted July 10, 2020 Share Posted July 10, 2020 Erik - Houston, TX Yes - garmin approach s20 Bushnell laser for pins, garmin s20 for distance to bunkers, water, front middle, back of greens Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanInGA Posted July 10, 2020 Share Posted July 10, 2020 Dan, Roswell GA No have never used a GPS golf device Nikon rangefinder and walk off yardages with help from yardage book, sprinklers and pin sheets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattvachon88 Posted July 10, 2020 Share Posted July 10, 2020 Matt / Seattle WA area Yes / Golfshot app Golfshot app on my watch or phone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crope1 Posted July 10, 2020 Share Posted July 10, 2020 Craig - South Carolina Garmin S10, Sky Caddie SG4, multiple IOS apps Bushnell Tour v3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshD Posted July 10, 2020 Share Posted July 10, 2020 Josh - Edmond, Oklahoma No - never used a GPS watch before myself. But, have used Garmin 20 and 80 borrowed from a friend. Currently use a RangeFinder - Bushnell Tour V3 - Patriot Pack; have also used GolfLogix. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotwoody Posted July 10, 2020 Share Posted July 10, 2020 John Wood - Minneapolis, MN Currently using ShotScope V3, prior to that had Garmin Approach S62 In addition, use SkyGolf LX500 in cart to view hole layout. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDBrave12 Posted July 10, 2020 Share Posted July 10, 2020 1. Marc Braverman - Long Island, NY 2. Previously used Sonocaddie v300 3. Currently use Bushnell Tour V4 rangefinder and/or sprinkler heads Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raiderredhr2 Posted July 10, 2020 Share Posted July 10, 2020 18 hours ago, GolfSpy STUDque said: There’s some irony when contemplating the market for watches in 2020. Specifically, it’s a situation where the original purpose of the item is no longer a defining selling point. Remember when the primary, if not the only, purpose of a watch was to keep time? Me neither. It’s a reasonable assumption that time is anything but of the essence; golfers are far more interested in all of the golf-related stuff that this piece of wearable technology does. The SkyCaddie LX5 GPS watch is built around the architecture of the SX500, which was named the “Best Handheld GPS” in MyGolfSpy’s annual Most Wanted testing. It offers an abundance of bundled golf technology, and did I mention it also tells time. Ain’t that something? TESTERS WANTED This review opportunity is open to members residing in the United States. If you'd like to be considered, please reply to this thread with the following information: Name and Location Have you ever used a GPS device or watch? Which one(s)? Current method of determining yardage 1. Chad Greenfield - Houston, TX 2. I have used almost every watch out there. 3 different Garmin models, 2 Bushnell models, and the Apple watch. 3. I use a watch, but I also carry a range finder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drewcad Posted July 10, 2020 Share Posted July 10, 2020 Drew from Las Vegas Yes currently use Garmin Vivoactive 3 and had multiple Garmin watches in past I use my watch, the gps on the golf cart and a rangefinder to determine yardage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coach Steve Posted July 10, 2020 Share Posted July 10, 2020 Steve Uhlenbrock - West Chester, PA (suburb of Phila.) Yes, Golfshot GPS on iPhone and Apple watch. Golfshot GPS for front/back/middle & Laser for pin distance 5 wedges, 3 hybrids, Ping G400 driver Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Libby Neil Posted July 10, 2020 Share Posted July 10, 2020 18 hours ago, GolfSpy STUDque said: Wilmington, North Carolina libby neil bushnell laser and apple watch bushnell laser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ffbb32 Posted July 10, 2020 Share Posted July 10, 2020 1. Freddy Farahmand - Dallas, TX 2. I’ve used multiple iPhone golf apps for GPS 3. Nikon Coolshot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattV Posted July 10, 2020 Share Posted July 10, 2020 Matt Vorndran. Pittsburgh, Pa currently use iPhone app Golf Logix or piggy back off a buddy’s range finder. once in a while the courses played have the yardages on sprinklers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamflowers Posted July 10, 2020 Share Posted July 10, 2020 Adam Flowers - Minneapolis, Minnesota. I have never used a GPS watch or device. I currently use the free version of the Golfshot app to determine yardages ST 200 9.5°, Mitsubishi Tensei AV Blue 65 S ST 200 3w 15°, Diamana S+ 60 S Z H85 3h 19°, Project X Hzrdus Black Hybrid 6.0 P770 (2017) 4-PW, KBS Tour FLT 120 S SM8 50.08F, 54.14F, 58.08M, KBS Tour S Sigma 2 Fetch 34" Tour B X Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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