Did you ever wish that your caddy could tell you in two seconds what the yardage is from where you stand to the middle of the green? Or how about how long your last shot was? Maybe you want to know exactly where the hole is… can your caddy do that at a drop of the dime?
Thanks to technology now you can have that information at your fingertips!
The Golf Buddy Voice GPS and the Garmin Approach S1 are two fantastic GPS systems specifically designed for use on the golf course.
Using these four categories: ability to wear, number of courses you can load, the ability to read information in all weather, and what measurements it can take, the Golf Buddy Voice GPS comes out on top.
How to Wear the GPS System
The Garmin Approach S1 is conveniently combined into a sports watch with three different color options. Although this is a great idea, there is only one way to wear this item and can, depending on the golfer, impede on the performance of the game.
The Golf Buddy Voice GPS is a small, while box, with a clip on it. This enables it to be clipped onto many surfaces, such as: the rim of a hat, belt, jacket, etc.
Maximum Number of Courses
The Golf Buddy Voice GSP out ranks the Garmin Approach S1 in the maximum amount of courses that can be loaded onto the electronic device.
The Garmin Approach S1 can hold up to 38,000 different courses. The course coverage includes Canada, the Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico and the United States.
The Golf Buddy has a maximum capacity of 40,000 and comes with over 33,000 pre-loaded courses worldwide.
Ability to Read in All Weather
Most of the time people want to golf when it’s bright. This creates a challenge when reading electronic devices. Both devices have solutions to this situation.
The Approach S1 has large numbering for quick readings. It also features a screen capable of being read with bright sunlight.
The Golf Buddy Voice features large numbers and diagrams for easy reading. The screen is not as capable of being read in bright sunlight like the Garmin Approach S1, but has come up with a solution. It features a voice feature that will read you the information (in multiple languages at that!!)
Measurement Readings
The Garmin Approach S1 will give the following measurement readings:
- Individual shot distance
- Yardage to the back, middle and front of any green on the course
- Odometer reading (thanks to the sports watch feature!)
The Golf Buddy Voice GPS will give the following measurement readings:
- Individual shot distances
- Yardage to the hole via the auto-hole recognition feature
- Range finder
Overall Recommendation
The overall recommendation, based on the reviews of the two items, is that the Golf Buddy Voice GPS is the product to go with. Not only do you have a personal virtual golf assistant to read you the various measurement readings, but it is holds more courses and is an overall well rounded product. Great for any pro, semi-pro, or hobby golfer.
The Garmin Approach S1 is an honorable mention to the Golf Buddy Voice GSP and is a great alternative for the weekend hobby golfer. If you do not need as many courses and would rather combine your golf needs into a multi-purpose sports watch to wear all the time then this is a great option.