The main advantages of the Golflogix GPS unit are simplicity of use and affordability. This is not a particularly fancy model, but it’s precise, durable, and user-friendly. It might just be the most simple golf GPS on the market.

Why even bother with a GPS unit while playing golf? Well, knowing accurate distances on the course will increase your shot confidence and help you to lower your scores. Wouldn’t this make your golfing experience more enjoyable?

This GPS unit automatically finds the course you are on. It calculates and displays distances to the front, center and back of every green. It also shows you the hazards. Unlike other laser devices, there is no need to point and aim or have a direct line of sight to the hazard or hole. It quickly measures the long drive that you hit with your driver.

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You will notice that the screen advances automatically as you play through targets on the course so there are no buttons to push or lasers to point during your round. The numbers on the big display screen are large enough to read easily. You might think that’s a minor point, but on the course it becomes a great advantage.

The Golflogix GPS gives you just the data you need and doesn’t overload you with information that you don’t need. Most buyers really like this model, although a few had technical issues with the software.

Aside from the free data you get with the unit, worldwide golf course data is available from a subscription service. The annual fee is reasonable and lower than for most other subscription services.

This is a rugged device that will take a certain amount of abuse and still keep working. But try not to run over it with the golf cart!

If you are looking for a flashy golf GPS that will keep track of your scores and other statistics, this is not for you. But if you want something functional, simple to use, and easy on the budget, this is a good choice.

Here are some of the features of the GolfLogix GPS by Garmin:

• - User-friendly, golf-oriented GPS unit for displaying key yardage distances on the course
• - Calculates instant, precise distances to the front, center, and back of greens, plus hazards
• - Unit holds up to 20 courses with more than 21,800 available
• - 1.25-by-2.25-inch LCD offers excellent visibility in direct sunlight
• - Compatible with Windows Vista, XP, and 2000 and Mac OS X
• - Up to 22 hours of battery life
• - Includes belt/bag clip, USB-serial cable, and AA batteries
• - Measures 2 x 4.4 x 1.2 inches (W x H x D)

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Here is what current owners have to say about the GolfLogix GPS by Garmin:

Stephen Falcone: “Being an avid golfer for years who always looked down upon others using electronic devices to assist their game, I recently purchased the GolfLogix by Garmin after researching both the high end and low end golf GPS array. I am thrilled with this unit. At half the prize of the units with the colored screens and distance to the front, center, and back of the greens, the GolfLogix gives me the essential information to make better shots. It gives the distances to the front and back of bunkers or hazards off the tee. It tells you a very accurate distance to the center of each green. And, one of the features that I like the most, it will tell you the distance of each of your shots. I always thought that I was driving the ball further than I actually am. With this accurate driving/iron shot distance information, I can make better choices of clubs throughout the round. A great investment — I would recommend it without reservation to any avid golfer.”

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