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Garmin Approach Waterproof Touchscreen Golf

I did a lot of research before selecting this Garmin G-5. I was particularly concerned that some owners said it was hard to see in the sun, etc. I'm over 70 with mediocre vision and I had no trouble at all. The most you have to do is tilt it a bit one way or the other and it's very easy to see. The thing I liked the best about the G-5 was it's ease of operation. The best single feature, I think, is the ability to measure the drives of all members of your group (assuming you all use the same teebox) with just a couple taps on the screen. All six friends I've played with so far quite enjoyed that. I also liked the "heft" of the unit. It has good weight to it and you can tell tactilely and visually that it's not just a cheap piece of plastic. I also have a good range finder and by using it in conjunction with the G-5 I gained additional help with shots to the green. Because the range finder, of course, gives the yardage to the flag. But often I can't tell, especially on elevated greens, whether the pin is front, back, or middle. The G-5, of course, easily gives me the yardage to the middle. So if the pin is, therefore, in the back, I might use less club than normal to insure I don't go over the green. And vice versa if the pin is up front I'll probably use a bit extra club. My point is that even if you have a range finder, there are still many good reasons to also have the G-5! Good job, Garmin.

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