Category: Gadgets
Golf is the gadget lover's sport. There are more golf gizmos than anyone can count: tees, and markers, stroke counters, range finders, ball retrievers, GPS systems, hat clips, sports seats, divot tools, groove cleaners, weight tape. You can't even begin to count them all.
Isaac Scoring System
Individual Statistics and Analysis Center (Isaac) is a new system for keeping score on a golf course. Golfers fill in a bubble card -- like on a standardized test -- with information such as greens in regulation and putts and then turn it in at the end of the round. A scanner in the clubhouse reads the card and returns a wealth of statistics about your game. The company claims that it will help improve your game by helping you with goal setting.
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Pedometer / Score Keeper
I bought one of these pedometer/score keepers from Sharper Image. The plastic belt clip broke off in the first week. Dont' bother.
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Caddy Mate
I’m in favor of anything that will speed up a round of golf. This looks like something that fits that bill. Have you ever watched a power cart player when he gets close to the green. He gets out of his cart, gets a club and then walks to his ball on the fringe. Then he decides that he’s got the wrong club and walks back to the cart. Then, after chipping, he walks back, puts the club away and gets his putter. Lots of time wasted.
The Caddy Mate is a detachable bag that carries all the player needs for the short game. Just detach the bag and head for the green. The thing’s even got spikes on the bottom so it stands up easily.
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EZ Putter
EZ Putter has an attached divot tool on one end, and a suction cup for getting the ball out of the cup on the other.
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Always Remember Stroke Saver
File this one under "goofiest ideas of all time." No, as far as I know, its not an April Fools joke.
The Always Remember Stroke Saver is like one of those wristbands that NFL quarterbacks use to help them remember the plays. Only these have golf tips on them. I can't even begin to imagine who would find this useful.
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Remote Control Bag Carrier
Golf Carts are an abomination. The way people buzz around in them they might as well be playing polo. But this seems like a good idea. I've seen these on a lot of courses lately. For those who can't carry their bags on their back, and who have trouble using a traditional golf pull-cart (dragging it around can potentially put stress on the shoulder), it still allows them to walk -- the way God intended golf to be played. Of course, the best solution would be for clubs to bring back real, human caddies. But money-hungry golf course managers aren't going to allow that. They make far too much money on the cars.
KaddyUSA
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LaserLink Could Speed Rounds
Pace of play is like the weather. Everybody complains, but no one seems to be able to do anything about it. Now, the inventor of Soft Spikes has come up with a laser targeting system that he claims will cut rounds by at least 10 minutes.
How? Well, think about all the time spent by players wandering about looking for a sprinkler head yardage marker. Now, you can just aim the laser and get an instant reading. It may also boost speed by increasing player confidence in their shots and decreasing missed greens.
Unfortunately, it's not something you can just use on any course. It requires the course to install special reflctors on the flagsticks. Still, it seems to be catching on. The USGA says its legal for handicap purposes and a growing number of courses apparently are using it.
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