Golf Buddy Platinum GPS – Top TFT Display & Efficient

What do you look for in a golf buddy? Consistency? Reliability? Someone who could help you out with your game? Well, now you can have all that in one small gadget, and you do not even have to make small talk with it while out on the course! The GolfBuddy Platinum GPS Rangefinder from GolfBuddy is a handheld GPS rangefinder equipped with a digital scorecard, target customization capability, and preloaded courses in a unit that can hold as much as 40,000 courses.

Golf Buddy Platinum Overview

The key stats of the GolfBuddy Platinum GPS Rangefinder are indicated below.

• Preloaded courses, with a 40,000-course capacity
• 3-inch Ultra-sensitive TFT-LCD touchscreen
• 4-Player Score Tracking module
• Statistics Analysis module
• Shot Distance calculator
• Target customization technology
• Automatic Course and Hole Recognition
• Battery: Rechargeable lithium-ion battery
• Battery life: up to 18 hours
• Weight: 5.65 oz
• Dimensions: 2.46 x 4.3 x 1 inches (H x W x D)

This gpsgolfbuddy unit comes with the rechargeable battery, a plastic swivel holster, a wall charger, a data cable, and a Quick Guide.

Golf Buddy Platinum Rangefinder Review

Easily taking the place of your usual golf buddy, GPS units are fast becoming important tools to have on the golf course. The GolfBuddy Platinum GPS Rangefinder immediately impresses with the fact that it has the ability to store up to 40,000 golf courses in its memory. Upon purchase, it comes already preloaded with golf courses from all over the world, so there is no longer a need for downloads. This means there are no download fees to spend on, and you do not have to sign up for anything and be made to pay for annual fees to access these courses.

The full-function touchscreen of this golf buddy gps is definitely one of the great things about it. The 3-inch TFT-LCD screen is more sensitive than ever, making it easier to navigate by touch. The contrast has also been enhanced so it will still perform under any weather or lighting condition. The screen is large, so you won’t have trouble seeing the information on display. The vibrant display is further aided by the readable fonts used. There is a zoom option for those who have a more difficult time reading smaller figures. The images are also well-defined and detailed. Still, many users who bought this device noted that it is quite difficult to read what is on the screen when under very bright sunlight.

Power-saving is also a feature configured into the touch screen, with the backlight automatically dimming after several seconds. There is nothing wrong with that, but it would have been a better idea if it also provided an option where the user can choose whether to set it to automatically dim or turn on the backlight permanently. Some golfers may be bothered with the back and forth action of dimming and brightening.

Another thing we are truly happy about with the GolfBuddy Platinum GPS Rangefinder is its battery life. It comes with a Lithium Polymer rechargeable battery that can last up to 18 hours. That is quite a long time, compared to other models in the same price range. You can play multiple rounds and you would not have to stop every now and then to recharge or replace the battery on your GolfBuddy GPS.

Now it is time to look at how it actually performs. The GolfBuddy Platinum GPS Rangefinder has a four-player score tracking module. To be honest, any device that has score tracking is already a winner in our books. We have come across several GPS rangefinders that would have been perfect, if not for the fact that they cannot track scores. In tandem with the score tracking module is the statistics analysis module. This truly makes for a smarter game (and smarter golf players).

And the sweet part? You get to track scores and analyze statistics without having to pay any subscription fee for the service!

A downside is the difficulty or trouble involved in using the score tracking module. There are way too many button presses required just to record the score for a single hole. Perhaps Golf Buddy can look for a way to make it simpler.

When you turn your golf buddy on, it will automatically detect the course. It also has Automatic Hole Recognition feature. Users will also know how far their shot has hit, thanks to the shot distance measurement feature. All those strategies will then be put into place easily since this unit also allows users to customize the targets.

Another impressive feature of this GPS rangefinder from GolfBuddy is its accuracy. This is largely due to its 50-channel reception, which pretty much ensures that you are covered anywhere you are in the world. And, as proof of that, this tool is operable under multiple languages, including English, French, Italian, Spanish, Japanese, German, Korean, and Chinese.

The case of the GolfBuddy Platinum GPS Rangefinder, which is in stylish white, feels very solid and is very durable. GolfBuddy seemed to have designed it with heavy-duty, outdoor usage in mind, making it shock-proof and water-resistant. This means users will feel confident that it will hold its own and perform with great accuracy in all weather conditions.

Even new golfers will have an easy time learning how to operate the Platinum gpsgolfbuddy. There are, after all, only three buttons, and the rest are by touch through the LCD display. It is very easy and convenient to use, there is no setup necessary (just turn it on and go), and it also updates quickly, so it speeds up the pace of your play. This gives you more time to focus on, and enjoy, your game!

Should You Buy The Golf Buddy Platinum GPS Rangefinder 

Aside from the regular folks you meet on the golf course every time you play, this is one golf buddy that you should get on your side. The GolfBuddy Platinum GPS Rangefinder is a solid find for any thinking golf enthusiast and player out there.

 

 

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