Golf Buddy Tour GPS Range Finder

by Golf Buddy

Product Features

• Golf rangefinder with true GPS capabilities and automatic course.
• No membership or download fees.
• Stores up to 20,000 courses and 1,000 scores; target information is preloaded.
• Large, high-resolution color screen with dynamic green view which changes the shape of the green, depending on your angle of approach.
• Runs on a rechargeable 12-hour Lithium Polymer battery with AAA battery backup; Measures 2.25 x 4.25 x 1-Inch; weighs 4.23-Ounce; 90-day warranty.
• And hole recognition preloaded with courses from across North America able to load courses worldwide.
• Comes with a belt clip/plastic holster, USB data cable, rechargeable battery, wall charger, user's manual, and software CD.
• The exact distance to greens, bunkers, lakes, lay-up points, and hazards.customizable target technology lets you customize your own targets.

Product Description

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Liberate yourself from the hidden cost of membership and download fees with the GolfBuddy Tour GPS Rangefinder. Coming preloaded with courses from across the USA and Canada, with the ability to store up to 20,000 courses from 30,000+ courses worldwide, the Tour GPS Rangefinder delivers the information you need at no additional cost once you have purchased the unit. Delivering true GPS capabilities with automatic course and hole recognition, each unit features the dynamic green view, which changes the shape of the green depending on your angle of approach. Target information is already preloaded, but customizable target technology allows you to add up to 11 targets per hole--in addition to what the GolfBuddy already provides. With no annual membership or membership fees to keep up with, an easy-to-read high-resolution LCD screen, straightforward usability, and powerful game-improving technologies, the GolfBuddy Tour GPS Rangefinder is sure to become your best friend on the course.

Accuracy: The GolfBuddy will help you gain confidence by knowing exactly how far and where to go. The GolfBuddy's large, easy-to-read full-color screen gives you the exact distance to greens, bunkers, lakes, lay-up points, and hazards.

Technology: Each unit features the dynamic green view, which changes the shape of the green, depending on your angle of approach. Target information is already preloaded, and the GolfBuddy features custom plotting technology which lets you add up to 11 of your own chosen targets to each course in addition to what the GolfBuddy already provides.

Simplicity: With its unique automatic course and hole recognition feature, the GolfBuddy will automatically know which course you are playing and which hole you are on. There is no need for aiming or manual operation to obtain distance information to the green when using the GolfBuddy. The GolfBuddy is a true GPS unit... Just turn it on and play.

Power: The GolfBuddy features 20,000 course storage capability, dynamic green technology, target customization technology, and a digital scorecard. The GolfBuddy is a full feature rangefinder, making it the most powerful GPS device on the market today.

Benefits:

• True GPS tracking with automatic course and hole recognition
• High resolution color LCD screen
• Preloaded with courses across North America
• Ability to load courses from all over the world
• 30,000+ available courses
• Course data storage capability up to 20,000 courses
• No membership fees or course download fees
• Durable and water-resistant design
• Multi-lingual
• Scoretracking module
• Simple and Easy Operation

How it Works:

• Score Tracking: GolfBuddy's score tracking feature allows you to keep a record of up to 1,000 rounds of golf stored into your unit. In addition to keeping your score, it also stores information for the course you played on and the date you played. This feature comes in handy for keeping your handicap, as well as going back to track your scores on previous rounds that you played at a certain course on a specific day.
• Calculate Shot Distance: Knowing the actual distance that you hit with each club is critical to playing your best golf. The Mark Feature on the GolfBuddy allows you to measure your shot distance at the touch of a single button. From your current position, all you need to do is take your shot, push the Mark Button on the side of your GolfBuddy and travel towards where your ball has landed, and you will get an accurate measurement of how far you hit your shot.
• Remaining Distance Display to Targets: (1) Hazard Avoidance--The various natural and man made hazards on the course make up the character of the course and give the golfer varying levels of difficulty. Knowing where these hazards are, and how to avoid them can eliminate strokes from your game. The GolfBuddy displays distance values for each of the "in play" hazards, as well as aspects of the terrain, which affect shot selection and course management. Golf Buddy lists all items, which can affect your play, even if you cannot see them from your present location. (2) Layups and Carries--Knowing the location of a hazard is only one part of the equation. To effectively avoid the hazard you need to know the Lay-up (approach) distance, as well as the distance to pass the item (carry distance). The GolfBuddy gives you each of these values when required. The GolfBuddy is designed to offer you a variety of information screens so that you are constantly aware of every distance.
• Automatic Course and Hole Recognition: Without GolfBuddy's automatic course recognition feature, sorting through the list of thousands pre-loaded courses to find the course and hole that you are on would be a difficult task. The minute you power on your GolfBuddy, it automatically locates the course and hole that you are on and brings up the yardage information within moments. GolfBuddy's Auto Hole Recognition feature tracks your position on the course and automatically advances to each hole as you play. This allows you to keep your mind focused on your game without having to deal with the trouble of manually setting your unit as you advance towards the next hole.
• Continuous Distance Updates and Your Current Position: From the moment you turn on your GolfBuddy, it begins measuring distance values to the green and to all target points. Distance measurements are automatically updated so there is no need to manually refresh the screen as you move along the course.
• Golf Course Customization: In addition to the targets that are already programmed into your unit, GolfBuddy also allows you to add up to 11 additional targets per hole. This allows you to add specific carry distances and preferred lay-up points.
• Remaining Distance Display to the Green: Knowing the actual distance that you hit with each club is critical to playing your best golf. The Mark Feature on the GolfBuddy allows you to measure your shot distance at the touch of a single button. From your current position, all you need to do is take your shot, push the Mark Button on the side of your GolfBuddy and travel towards where your ball has landed, and you will get an accurate measurement of how far you hit your shot.

Specifications:

• Size: 4.25 x 2.25 x 1 inches
• Weight: 4.23 ounces including battery
• PC interface: USB
• Display: high resolution color LCD screen
• Operating temperature range: 32 to 104 degrees Fahrenheit
• Power SOURCE: Lithium polymer rechargeable battery with AAA battery backup
• Battery life: 12 hours
• Power adapter: 5 volt, 450 mA
• Durable water resistant design
• 20,000 course capability

System Requirements:

• PC with Microsoft Windows 98/NT/2000/XP/Vista
• Microsoft Internet Explorer version 6.0 or higher
• 256 MB of RAM
• 4 MB of available hard disc space
• Internet access
• Available computer USB port
• 2X CD-Rom drive (optional)

Navigating Your Options
Unit	Available Courses/Capacity	Membership Fees	Screen	Battery Type/Life
Bushnell Golf GPS 368100 Yardage Pro	12,000 (download up to 100 annually)/10	$34.99 annually	Black and white backlit LCD	Rechargeable lithium ion/16 hours
Bushnell Neo Golf GPS	12,000 (download up to 100 annually)/10	$34.99 annually	2.1-inch, black and white backlit LCD	Rechargeable lithium ion/16 hours
Bushnell Yardage Pro Golf GPS	12,000 (download up to 100 annually)/10	$34.99 annually	Black and white backlit LCD	Rechargeable lithium ion/16 hours
Bushnell Yardage Pro XG Golf GPS	12,000 (download up to 100 annually)/20	$34.99 annually	2.2-inch, high-contrast black and white LCD	Rechargeable lithium ion/16 hours
Bushnell Yardage Pro XGC Golf GPS	12,000 (download up to 100 annually)	$34.99 annually	2.2-inch, high-resolution backlit color LCD	Rechargeable lithium ion/16 hours
Callaway Golf uPro Golf GPS	18,000/50	None	320x240 high-resolution color LCD	Rechargeable lithium ion/12 hours
Callaway Golf uPro Go GPS	18,000 pre-loaded	One-time $49.99 activation fee	240x320 high-resolution color LCD	Rechargeable lithium ion/10-12 hours
Garmin Approach G3 GPS-Enabled Golf Handheld	12,000/unlimited	None	160x240 transflective color TFT touchscreen	Two AA batteries/up to 15 hours using NiMH or lithium
Garmin Approach G5 GPS-Enabled Golf Handheld	12,000/unlimited	None	240x400 transflective color TFT touchscreen	Two AA batteries/up to 15 hours using NiMH or lithium
GolfBuddy Plus GPS Rangefinder	Over 14,000/1,000	None	High-resolution black/white LCD	Rechargeable lithium-polymer
Golf Buddy Pro GPS Range Finder	All available courses in North America/20,000	None	High-resolution black/white LCD	Rechargeable lithium-polymer with AAA backup
Golf Buddy Tour GPS Range Finder	All available courses in North America/20,000	None	Backlit color LCD	Rechargeable lithium-polymer with AAA backup/14 hours
GolfLogix GPS by Garmin (2008 Model)	15,000/20	$39.95 annually	1.25-by-2.25-inch backlit black and white LCD	Two AA/22 hours
GolfLogix GPS Smart Phone Membership and Ultimate Retail Accessory Kit	24,000/varies by smartphone	$39.95 annually	N/A	N/A
GPS Golf Guru 4 Precise GPS/PDA Golf Rangefinder with Multi-application capabilities	20,000/200	None	3.5-inch full color touchscreen	Rechargeable/14 hours
IZZO Swami 1500 Golf GPS Unit	12,000/10	$9.99 annually	Black and white LCD	Rechargeable lithium ion/12 hours
OnPar Golf Touchscreen GPS	13,000/300	None	Full color backlit touchscreen	Rechargeable lithium ion
SkyCaddie SG2.5 Golf GPS (Black)	16,000/varies based on membership plan	$29.95-129.95 annually, depending on plan	120x80 backlit black and white LCD	Rechargeable lithium ion/14 hours
Sky Caddie SG3.5V GPS Unit	16,000/20	$29.95-129.95 annually, depending on plan	High-resolution 2.2-inch backlit color LCD	Three AAA
SkyCaddie SG5 Golf GPS (Black)	16,000/10	$29.95-129.95 annually, depending on plan	220x176 high-resolution backlit color LCD	Rechargeable lithium ion/14 hours
SkyCaddie SGX Golf GPS	30,000 pre-loaded	$29.95-129.95 annually, depending on plan	Three-inch, high-resolution transflective TFT-LCD screen	Rechargeable lithium ion/14 hours
Sonocaddie Auto Play Golf GPS	Pre-loaded with 18,000/30,000	None	220x176 high-resolution backlit color LCD	Rechargeable lithium ion/12 hours
Sonocaddie V300 Color GPS Unit	22,000/30	One-time $29.95 or $49.95 fee, depending on plan, or $5 per course after first five free downloads	2.2-inch high-resolution backlit color LCD	Rechargeable lithium ion/15 hours
Sonocaddie XV2 Personal Golf GPS	22,000/20	One-time $29.95 or $49.95 fee, depending on plan, or $5 per course after first five free downloads	Black and white LCD	Three AAA/10 hours
Sureshot GPS Golf System	14,000/10	$29.95-199.95 annually, depending on plan	Full color backlit LCD	Rechargeable lithium ion/typically lasts for 36 holes

Product Description

The Golf Buddy® Tour GPS displays your remaining yardage throughout the course, from greens, bunkers, and more. It also includes built-in score tracking and offers unique automatic course and hole recognition so you don't have to fiddle with buttons as you play. It features an full-color display and is impact resistant, ultra-light, and water resistant.

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Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces
• 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: B0019FGK90
• Item model number: DSC-GB300
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (62 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #60,511 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)
  • #38 in Sports & Outdoors > Golf > Accessories > Golf Course GPS Units

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

104 of 106 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A Great Golf GPS, March 21, 2009

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D. Fisher "Dave" (Orlando, FL USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Golf Buddy Tour GPS Range Finder (Sports)

I read all the reviews and compared all the features of golf GPS's before selecting the Golf Buddy Pro. I especially liked the feature that all the courses and course information were already loaded on the unit or available for free from the Golf Buddy website. And of course, that large color screen. When I received the unit, I immediately put it on the charger while I reviewed the User Manual...it's pretty slim because the unit does most functions automatically. The next day I went golfing. Within 5 minutes, the unit initallized and indicated I was on the first hole of Highlands Reserve. The unit advanced automatically hole by hole without any user input from me. The GPS seems very accurate and the screen is exceptionally bright in all lighting conditions. I did notice that if your riding a cart, it takes a few seconds for the unit to stablize after stopping before giving an accurate distance. I am now using some of the more advanced features including adding and editing my own hazards, measuring distances hit, and keeping track of my scores. Ok, does it really help your game. The answer is yes!

53 of 54 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very Pleased, Glad I Went With Golf Buddy Tour, May 23, 2009

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Christopher Wang "chriswang1184" (Locust Grove, GA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Golf Buddy Tour GPS Range Finder (Sports)

I thought long and hard between the skycaddie and the golf buddy. I was nervous that the Golf Buddy was "too good to be true", but decided on it anyway because of the no yearly fees. All of my golf friends have the skycaddie, so I know that it works great. I took the risk with the golf buddy tour and have been very pleased every round. The yardages are exactly the same as the skycaddie, and my friends are stuck paying $50 a year for the same yardages. Not only is the color screen easy to read and shows up in any lighting, the size of the Golf Buddy is perfect. The skycaddie looks like a walkie-talkie while the golf buddy looks like a sleek electronic gadget.

You will not be disappointed with the GBT. I got it out of the box, charged it, went to Heron Bay Golf Course in Locust Grove, GA, turned on my GBT, it instantly recognized where I was, it knew I was approaching #1 tee, and from there on it gave me accuarate distances to the programmed targets. No syncing, no adding courses, just turned the thing on. Even on an overcast day and a rainy day, the GBT still gave me yardages.

Adding your own target, measuring your shots, and keeping track of your score are all very easy. The skycaddie has about 6-7 buttons while the GBT only has two main buttons. It's a synch to use. Apple might as well have invented the thing.

You'll love it. Spend the extra money up front. If you are a wife or girlfriend, get this for the man in your life. He will be amazed that you made the right choice on the best golf gps there is!

CONS? Are you kidding me? No cons!!!

59 of 64 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Once a buddy always a buddy, June 10, 2009

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Arthur Sams "Sam" (Florida) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Golf Buddy Tour GPS Range Finder (Sports)

First let me say that the Golf Buddy Tour works as advertised. It always knows what course I'm playing and where I am on the course. The distances are accurate. The functions such as measuring driving distance works great. I am having one problem with the unit. I belong to two Country Clubs. One club is in Florida and one club is located near Washington, DC. Last year both courses underwent major renovations nd both re opened for play this past April. Both courses were loaded in the Golf Buddy with the old configurations. Thus, my Golf Buddy was not usable on my two home courses until the courses are re mapped. I've requested a re mapping but no definitive time was given me. Within 4 weeks the golf course in Florida was remapped. With the additional targets I added the Golf Buddy operates like a charm. Its a great tool. Unfortunately, the TPC Avenel has not been updated since the June request. This course had a complete reconfiguration. Right now it is not usable for my needs at this course.