• Improved high contrast TFT-LCD screen (optimal under all conditions)
• Improved sensitive touch screen (for easier navigation)
• Nearly double the battery life (last up to 18 hours)
• Refined design
• It’s a tiny bit wider and a tiny bit heavier

Since many of the complaints about it’s predecessor, the Golf Buddy World Platinum, had to do with battery life and difficulty reading and maneuvering on the touchscreen, it seems Golf Buddy may be on their way to another successful golf GPS device.

Model	Golf Buddy Platinum (2012)
Type	GPS
Height	4.3 in.
Width	2.46 in.
Depth	1 in.
Screen Size	3 in.
Resolution	N/A
Display Type	Color TFT LCD
Weight	5.65 oz.
Battery	Li-poly rechargeable
Battery Life	up to 18 hrs.
Rainproof	N/A
High Sensitivity Receiver	N/A
Pre-loaded with Courses	Yes
Course Capacity	40,000
Touch Screen	Yes
Touch Targeting	Yes
Manual Pin Positioning	Yes
Stat Tracker	Yes
Digital Scorecard	Yes
Computer Analysis Tools	N/A
USGA Compliant (local rule)	Yes
Ground Verified	No
Alternate Targets	Yes
Aerial Hole View	Yes
Green Rotates to your shot angle	N/A
Measure Shot Distance	Yes
Magnify Hole View	N/A
Slope	No
# of Available Courses	N/A
Add Courses Manually	No
Compatibility	N/A
Course Download Fees	N/A
Notes	Water and shock resistant case – improved high contrast TFT-LCD screen (optimal under all conditions) – Improved sensitive touch screen (for easier navigation)
Golf Buddy Platinum (2012)	Regular Price $349.99 Today $329.99 Order Now
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Golf Buddy Platinum Review is a post from: The Golf Rangefinder Shop

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• the Golf Buddy World is a very similar model that gets much better ratings and is ususally less expensive.
• the Golf Buddy World Platinum, released in 2012, is Golf Buddy’s effort to improve upon the Golf Buddy World Platinum.

• Easy to use
• Accurate
• No fees
• Good Customer Service
• Good value
• Easy to read
• Quality/durability
• Hole Layout View
• Scorecard for up to four players
• Stat tracking
• Shot Measuring
• Auto course recognition
• Auto hole advance
• Fast
• Easy computer updates to add new courses and update courses
• Preloaded with courses
• Graphics
• Worldwide courses available in database
• Alternate targets
• Lots of courses available
• Speeds up play
• Size

• Not enough courses in full layout view (see our comments above)
• battery life (2 rounds or less reported by several users)
• Needed to update on computer to get full layout view of some courses
• Problems with accuracy
• Limited alternate targets (Note: on courses with hole layout view, you can use touch targeting to anywhere)
• Difficulty using touchscreen
• Poor technical support

Model	Golf Buddy World Platinum
Type	GPS
Height	4.3 in.
Width	2.4 in.
Depth	1 in.
Screen Size	3 in.
Resolution	240×400
Display Type	Color TFT LCD
Weight	5.15 oz.
Battery	Li-poly rechargeable
Battery Life	10 hrs
Rainproof	No
High Sensitivity Receiver	Yes
Pre-loaded with Courses	Yes
Course Capacity	40,000
Touch Screen	Yes
Touch Targeting	Yes
Manual Pin Positioning	Yes
Stat Tracker	Yes
Digital Scorecard	Yes
Computer Analysis Tools	No
USGA Compliant (local rule)	Yes
Ground Verified	No
Alternate Targets	Yes
Aerial Hole View	Yes
Green Rotates to your shot angle	Yes
Measure Shot Distance	Yes
Magnify Hole View	Yes
Slope	No
# of Available Courses	35,000+
Add Courses Manually	N/A
Compatibility	Windows/Mac*
Course Download Fees	No
Notes	-
Golf Buddy World Platinum	Regular Price $399.99 Today $233.10 Order Now
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Since Bubba Watson’s win at The Masters, everything he says, does and wears gets a whole lot of extra attention, including his Richard Mille watch, said to be worth $525,000. At that price, can you believe there is no GPS in Bubba Watson’s golf watch? So what makes it so pricey and what makes it a golf watch?

First of all, it’s designed by luxury watchmaker Richard Mille. The RM 038 Tourbillon is able to work in golf’s extreme conditions with 3 specifications: lightness, extreme shock resis­tance and comfort. The baseplate, bridges and balance cock are made of grade 5 titanium, which allows the whole assembly to be given great rigidity, as well as precise surface flatness. It’s also a limited edition – rumor has it only 38 will be made.

It’s an interesting looking watch for sure, but my needs and budget are better suited to the golf watch Bubba promotes in commercials… the MOTOACTV Golf Watch!

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Released early in 2011 as the first rangefinder on the market to combine laser and GPS technology in the same unit. It’s like having a Bushnell Tour V2 Tournament Edition with a Bushnell neo+ GP all in one device. If you have the budget for it, there probably isn’t a better all-around golf rangefinder on the market right now. One thing to keep in mind though is that the laser and GPS share the same battery, so it requires charging every few rounds unlike other laser rangefinders. Read Full Review

Released in the Spring of 2012, this is the new top of the line laser from Bushnell. It boasts a 7x magnification, an adjustable diopter setting, Pinseeker technology and PowerBoost^TM which promises 35% more target acquisitions. It’s build to be used horizontally, so it can be steadied easily with two hands. If steadiness is a concern, we’re betting this laser rangefinder will be at the head of the class when it comes to ease of use. Read Full Review

Released in the Spring of 2012, this model offers 6x magnification and distancing information in 1/2 yard increments. The Z6 has Pinseeker technology and claimes to have E.S.P. (Extreme. Speed. Precision). This vertical model can be used with one hand and also has an adjustable diopter setting. Read Full Review

The highly successful 1600 has been at the top of our ratings chart for awhile. The 7x magnification with Pinseeker technology and the horizontal design have drawn rave reviews from users, but it won’t be available for much longer. Watch for discounts as this model is being replaced by the Pro 1M. Read Full Review

The V2 is a vertical model that can be used with one hand. It has Pinseeker technology and 5x magnifcation. It’s a solid performer that competes at mid-range price point. Read Full Review

The Medalist is ideal for the golfer on a budget, but make no mistake, it does a great job. The magnification is 4x, but with the horizontal two-hand design, most golfers find it easy to use and thus it gets excellent ratings. Read Full Review

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The truth is that our mind works so quickly that there are very few, if any, players who can overcome nerves 100% of the time. An instantaneous flash of negativity in your mind can create just enough tension in the hands to ruin a good day or a good round.  Ignoring that possibility may be what caused I.K. Kim to miss that putt. Whether or not we want to acknowledge the fear we feel, it’s still there in those big golf moments. The key is to acknowledge it and deal with it.

Take these steps the next time you feel one of those moments coming…

1. Greet the feeling. Maybe you’ll silently say, ‘Hello fear’ or ‘Hello nerves’. Smile as you greet it.
2. Take a slow deep breath and hold it for a few seconds before releasing it fully. At the end of the release, feel like your squeezing it out of your abdomen. You’ll naturally take the next deep breath. Do this for several breaths. If I have a couple of minutes before my shot, I like to use the 4-7-8 technique I learned from Dr. Andrew Weil. (Breathe in for a count of 4, hold for 7 and exhale for 8).  Focusing on breathing takes your mind off that which is making you nervous, but also seems to reduce the anxiety and tension.
3. Take 2 seconds and imagine what it will look or feel like when succeed.
4. Take your time. There is a natural tendency to try and get out of your nervous state as quickly as possible. This can show up in two places – rushing your routine and rushing your swing or stroke. Having a good pre-shot routine and sticking to it can help with the first. Being mindful of tempo may be all you need for the second. For me, I need to think “slow” and imagine my swing or stroke starting out slow. 

Sometimes, we don’t feel justified in feeling nerves, since golf is just a game. That’s just silly, if you feel a little nervous, acknowledge it and conquer it!

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Let’s first acknowledge that the Garmin S1 Golf Watch has been on top of our GPS ratings for some time now. Some observations from our Garmin S1 Review: Convenience, ease of use and accuracy score huge with users. The key for the Garmin S3 will be if users still think it’s easy to use with the added features.

• Preloaded with 27,000 golf courses (almost double the S1)
• Distances to the front, middle and back of every green
• Distances to doglegs and layups
• Glove-friendly, high resolution touchscreen
• Green view with manual pin positioning
• Ability to add custom targets
• Digital scorecard for Stroke Play and Stableford
• Ability to measure your shots
• Odometer
• No fees or required downloads
• Available in two color choices (white or black)

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Be careful not to mix up the three devices that share very similar names!

• Golf Buddy Platinum – Released in 2012 to improve upon the Golf Buddy World Platinum. Golf Buddy listened to what their users were saying.  Read our Golf Buddy Platinum Review.
   
• Golf Buddy World Platinum – The very popular predecessor to the Golf Buddy World. All things considered, we recommend going with the tried and true model Golf Buddy World below or the newer version of this model above.  Read our Golf Buddy World Platinum Review. 
• Golf Buddy World –  Like their names, the feature sets of the these three models are very similar. The Golf Buddy World has added a few new physical buttons that may make use easier for some. It is a little smaller than the Platinum models and also carries a slightly smaller price tag.  Customer Ratings for the Golf Buddy World are better than the original Platinum. Read our Golf Buddy World review.
   
• Golf Buddy Tour – This is the model that put Golf Buddy on the map. Although it doesn’t offer hole layout views, it offers quite a bit more than most basic models. It has a color screen with green views that rotate depending on your location and a built-in scorecard. The price also falls somewhere in between the basic models and the full-featured models. Read our Golf Buddy Tour Review.

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• Garmin Approach S1 – This watch became hugely popular in 2011 and the ratings are at the top of our GPS charts. It is preloaded with 18,000+ golf courses and provides distance information to the front, middle and back of the green. Convenience and simplicity may be the key to the success of the Garmin S1, but still there are some users who wish for more. Available in black or white.
• Garmin Approach S3 – Garmin’s latest GPS golf watch quite a few features, including a touchscreen and layup yardages. It is prloaded with 27,000 golf courses, has shot measure and scorecard features and an odometer. Plus it has Garmin’s reputation and experience behind it. Available in black or white.
• MOTOACTV Golf Edition – Motorola has added a feature-rich golf watch to their popular MOTOACTV line and it comes preloaded with 20,000+ golf courses. In addition to green distances , it provides hazard distance information, a shot measuring feature, plus wireless uploading and detailed analysis tools. It’s also got a few fitness tools.
• Expresso WR62 – Expresso adds a nicely priced golf watch to their golf GPS collection. It also will have preloaded green and hazard distances and shot measuring along with the best price of the three watches.

The new Garmin S3, the MOTOACTV and the Expresso WR62 will all begin shipping in April, so we won’t know for sure who does well in this battle for a couple of months, but let’s break down the features right now.

Garmin Approach S3 Watch	Garmin Approach S1 Watch	Expresso WR62 Golf Watch	MOTOACTV Golf Watch
Retail: $349.99 Order Now	Regular Price $249.99 Today $199.98 Order Now	Regular Price Today Click Here to View Sale Price Order Now	Regular Price $299.99 Today $299.99 Order Now
Read Review	Read Review	Read Review	Read Review
N/A (No Ratings Yet)	9.12 (311 Ratings)	N/A (No Ratings Yet)	N/A (No Ratings Yet)
Display 1″ x 1″	Display 1″ x 1″	Display 1″ x 1″	Display 1″ x 1″
2.06 oz.	1.8 oz.	N/A oz.	N/A oz.
Li-ion recharge	Li-ion recharge	Li-ion recharge	N/A
4 wks / 8 hrs in GPS	3 wks / 8 hrs GPS	12 hrs w/ GPS on	N/A
Rainproof	Rainproof	Rainproof	Rainproof
Touchscreen	No Touchscreen	No Touchscreen	Touchscreen
No Stats	No Stats	No Stats	Full Stats
Scorecard	No Scorecard	No Scorecard	Scorecard
Print scorecard from PC			PC Stats Analysis
Layups & Doglegs	No layups or hazards	Hazards	Hazards
Measures Shots	Measures Shots	Measures Shots	Measures Shots
27,000 courses preloaded	14,000+ courses preloaded	N/A	20,000 courses preloaded
No fees	No fees	No fees	No fees
Odometer. Available in Black & White, Time, Date, Waterproof IPX7 (30 min. immersed at a depth of 1 meter)	Odometer. Available in Black & White, Time, Date, Waterproof IPX7 (30 min. immersed at a depth of 1 meter)	62-channel satellite receiver, Waterproof up to 30 meters, Stopwatch, Time, Date, Alarm, Odometer	Syncs wirelessly to MOTOACTV.com and provides virtual representation of your round using satellite course view. Can display texts and calls from your smartphone. Tracks heart rate*, pace, distance and calories burned.
We work very hard to obtain the correct information about product features, but cannot make any guarantees about the accuracy. Please double check with the merchant or manufacturer before making a purchase.

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Here are the most notable features of the MOTOACTV Golf Watch:

• Distances to front, middle, back of greens
• Distances to hazards
• Preloaded with 20,000 golf courses
• Scorecard feature – tracks your relationship to par
• Track data like total steps taken, distance covered and calories burned on the course
• Tracks key stats (putts, greens in regulation etc.)
• Tracks the clubs you hit and can be customized to show only the clubs in your bag
• Wirelessly uploads your rounds
• Online, you can see a virtual representation of your round using a satellite view of the course and get the details of every shot you played
• Keeps scorecards online for reference
• Allows sharing the details with friends

Compare the MOTOACTV Golf Watch with the Garmin S1 and the Expresso WR62.

Our only question… Is it too much? Simplicity may be the biggest contributing factor the high ratings of the Garmin S1. Often, the more features there are, the more problems to be had. We’ll let you know when the user reviews start coming in.

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