Bushnell Yardage Pro XGC Golf GPS

by Bushnell

Product Features

• 2.2" His Res Color Screen, sunlight readable
• Download custom color course maps
• Distance to any point on the hole
• Store up to 100 courses
• Scorekeeping and statistics capabilities

Product Description

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The Yardage Pro XGC Golf GPS device delivers the most accurate course information available as well as scorekeeping and statistic capabilities to the palm of your hand with a vivid, high-resolution color screen making it golf's ultimate GPS tool. With a unique hole up tracking feature for a "down the fairway" perspective, distance to the front, center, and back of green, distance to any point on green, and course images for each individual green as available, the Pro XGC allows you to know the course before you've even traveled it. The compact Pro XGC unit stores up to 100 courses with hole-by-hole detail so you are never without the correct course information. Finally, the Pro XGC is waterproof, so you can use it in any weather conditions without worrying.

The Pro XGC is equipped with a large, 2.2-inch high-resolution sunlight-readable screen display. The screen has a backlight so that it can be used in any light conditions. The color screen allows you to download detailed color maps for the easiest to read GPS available. Designed to make your game smarter for fewer strokes, the unique hole up tracking feature gives you a "down the fairway" perspective, for easier and better course management. The Pro XGC is also equipped with a custom green map feature that gives you the distance to any point on the green, as well as course images for each individual green on the course.

The Bushnell Pro XGC GPS is accurate within two yards, offering the best accuracy available for the game--and the same degree of accuracy as any other golf GPS devices on the market. Unlike a laser rangefinder, the Bushnell Pro XGC GPS allows you to determine the distance to objects that are not in your line of sight, providing you with distances to the green that are difficult to get with laser rangefinders. With rangefinders you can overshoot the green, and struggle to hold the rangefinder steady. The Pro XGC GPS gives you immediate feedback so you won't have to worry about holding up play and your concentration can remain on the game.

The Bushnell Yardage Pro XGC allows you to store up to 100 golf courses at a time on one device. A membership to iGolf.com gives you access to the world's largest golf course database, allowing you to download up to 100 courses yearly, that all can be synced to your Pro XGC through a simple USB connection. The Bushnell Yardage Pro XGC offers you the birds eye view of the course so your play can be more deliberate, accurate, and successful.

Using Bushnell Yardage Pro Sync and the iGolf Database:
Bushnell and iGolf have partnered to provide Bushnell Yardage Pro XGC users with the world's largest, most accurate database of GPS course files available. A free membership on iGolf.com enables you to track your handicap, catch up on golf headlines, and find reviews of your favorite course. A paid membership with a low one-year subscription fee allows you download and save up to 100 GPS course files annually.

A one-year membership contract with iGolf allows you to download and save any available golf courses onto your computer to use with the Pro XGC. Since all golf course files are stored on your computer you can easily swap course files on and off the Pro XGC as needed. The currency of the information on the iGolf website is updated regularly with any renovations or changed holes so you have access to the most up to date information possible.

Locate golf courses on the iGolf database using a simple search tool--just enter one or two keywords within the course name to produce a list of results. An advanced search option is available to narrow results further as necessary. After you have located your golf course in the iGolf database, you will see the GPS Enabled area of the screen. The program will let you know if Front/Center/Back measurements, Custom Points with measurements for the hazards on the course, and Course Images for each individual green are available.

Transferring downloaded golf courses to your Pro XGC from your PC is easy. Simply open the Bushnell Sync Application, connect the Pro XGC to the USB port on the computer, and power up the unit. Select the golf course that you want to transfer off of the computer, click send, and you are done.

Specifications:

• 2.2-inch LCD screen
• Backlight
• Sunlight readable
• Rechargeable Li-Ion battery
• Battery life up to 16 hours
• Rainproof
• Belt clip and storage pouch included

Pro XGC Functions:

• Stores up to 100 courses
• Scorekeeping and statistics capabilities
• Download custom color course maps
• Distance to front, center, and back of green
• Custom green map measures distance to any point on green
• Course images for each individual green
• Auto shut off after 30 minutes

PC Synchronization:

• Windows (2000, XP, Vista) 22Mb: Bushnell Yardage Pro XG Windows Installer Sync Application
• Mac OSX (Version 10.4.4 - Intel) 29 Mb: Bushnell Yardage Pro XG Mac Installer Sync Application

What's in the Box?
Bushnell Yardage Pro XGC Golf GPS unit, belt clip and storage pouch, rechargeable Li-Ion battery

Manufacturer Warranty
One-year limited

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Product Details

• Item Weight: 2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B0025HMOIM
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: 368250
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (25 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #78,594 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)
  • #51 in Sports & Outdoors > Golf > Accessories > Golf Course GPS Units

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

33 of 34 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome gadget, September 3, 2009

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sandman (lawrenceville, nj) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Bushnell Yardage Pro XGC Golf GPS (Sports)

I did alot of research on the Golf GPS units before I made the decision to purchase the Bushnell XGC unit. I am extremely happy with this unit. Heres my summary-
- works like a charm
-battery life is excellent. I'd say I burn about 20% of the battery life for a round of golf.
-the golf course map and the scorecard features are really cool and very useful.Most courses I've played have the map feature. Some do not. At any time during the round you can get a scoring summary (birdies, pars, bogeys, putts etc).
-the contrast on the color screen is excellent. Plus you can change the contrast at any time.
-yardages are right on. A stroke saver.
-real easy to download the courses from the Bushnell website to the unit.
-price is really good for what you get.

21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars I didn't want to spend more so maybe I should just shut up, March 11, 2010

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paolosangeles "deal sniffer" (West Hollywood, CA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Bushnell Yardage Pro XGC Golf GPS (Sports)

I just received the device today and obviously I was excited to get started on it. The installation experience of the software was horrible. I don't think the software that came with the CD is compatible with Windows 7 yet, the installation always gets stuck at 99%. The Bushnell site had a zip file of the software that says it is compatible with Windows 7 but that didn't work either. I had to move to my other computer which still had Windows Vista to be able to get the software installed. The software is simple but not intuitive. It relies on igolf gps mapping and I dislike how they name the golf courses. I also feel I wasted credits (you get 100 credits for $35/yr) by downloading golf courses twice because they named them (example) Griffith Park course 1 and Griffith Park course 2 but when you look at course 1 download it says 36 holes already the same with course 2.

I will update my review after I played with it this weekend.

Update: 03/14/2010

Finally able to take it out for a round. The device is accurate. I was using the scoring feature and after I enter my score for each hole, it automatically changes my map for the next hole. It's awesome that it keeps statistics of your game like number of putts, number of pars, bogeys, double bogeys etc. but as soon as you turn it off all that information is gone. It would've been nice if it had a score keeping feature that I could download to my computer for analysis later on.

The device is small enough to fit in your pocket and not be bothered knowing it's there.

Pointing to a custom point on the map is not that great because you can only move the target by up down and sideways and it moves by a fixed scale. I was actually disappointed with it. But all in all it does what it advertises.

Update: 08/08/2010

I have now used the device for about 15 rounds or so. I noticed that the device now no longer gets fully charged, battery life has been noticeably shorter and I'm one of those people who are really careful about not overcharging devices. So I know I took really good care of my GPS unit. The map feature doesn't always work, maybe 1x per round I'll notice that I can't point to a custom point on the map because the pointer does not appear.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good performance, July 6, 2009

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Just a Golfer (San Diego, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Bushnell Yardage Pro XGC Golf GPS (Sports)

Pros: Easy to use on course. Great yardages. Probably taken 5-7 strokes off. Holds 100 courses

Cons: The interface to download courses is a little slow. Be patient when donloading, then check downloads to make sure the course was fully downloaded. For $35/yr you get 100 course downloads (credits), BUT if a course has 27 holes, that counts as 3 credits used. If a course has 18 holes, its only 1 credit.

Overall, I saw the value in this unit over the others. The hole maps, distances to hazards are great, and using the unit was easy. It fits in my pocket without being distracting and battery life seems great.