There are a few stat gathering devices out there, and maybe even a couple that are more accurate or go deeper in stats, but ShotScope is the best option for the dollar. One price covers everything. No recurring fee for the app. This device is essential if you are trying to improve and lower your handicap because it literally tells you what part of your game sucks the most.
After the initial setup which takes a while (you have to screw in the sensors and assign clubs in the app), all you need to do is turn the watch on when you get to the course and follow the prompts. Once the GPS is connected, play your round. All you have to do during the round is click a button on the watch for the number of putts you took after you have holed out on each hole. Even if you forget, you can edit the round later when you get home to add the putts you forgot. You do need your phone in your pocket while you play, which is not a problem for most players.
The accuracy is pretty good. You'll need to add penalty strokes when you edit your round because the watch can't know you hit it in the water. If you're playing by yourself and playing more than one ball, it does get confused. Again, keep your own score and edit later.
When you're done and back home, you'll need to sync the round with your phone. Once that's done, you can go on your PC or laptop and edit the round. You can add or delete shots as necessary (be honest!), and then you can see your stats. This device uses "strokes gained" as its baseline stat. You can change the type of golfer you are comparing yourself to from "tour player" down to "15 handicapper." I was astonished the first time I looked at my stats because I gained strokes in areas I thought I sucked at. Likewise, I sucked where I thought I'm normally solid. This gives you the info you need to target weak spots in your game in practice, which will lower your handicap significantly.
I highly recommend this device for anyone trying to get better at golf.
| Item Weight | 1.41 ounces |
|---|---|
| Product Dimensions | 1.54 x 1.34 x 0.39 inches |
| Item model number | GAGPSSV3B |
| Batteries | 1 Lithium Polymer batteries required. |
| Display Size | 3.4 Centimeters |
| Battery Life | 10 Hours |
| Voice command | Buttons |
