It's odd how many Golfers don't use GPS but don't hesitate to ask for distances when we play scrambles together. I picked an iGolf Neo on eBay for ten bucks, downloaded the nearest 10-12 courses and hit the links. The iGolf is discontinued and replaced with Bushnell Neo at iGolf.com but I still see them on eBay.
I attached it to the handle of my push/pull cart so I can see it when selecting a club without any extra effort. It's allowed me to figure half and quarter swing distances for key clubs I can use when under a tree canapoy or in high winds. Although it has advanced features such as those that will allow a golfer to map out new holes and add points they encounter on a course that's not pre-mapped, I just use it for the basic center, front, and back of the green readings. Quick and easy. I like it so much I may get a GPS watch soon. The Neo's one limitation is when I don't walk, I need to carry it around as another item in my pocket. I usually just leave it in the cart and take an estimated reading from there before I grab a club and head to my ball.

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