As many of you have read, I am a HUGE fan of the GolfPad App and Tag system. The free Android/iOS app is an all-inclusive GPS and stat tracker that delivers massive amounts of feedback about your game and real-life, on-course stats that will make you a better golfer (if you actually believe them!) The one frustration with the system, if you want to call it that, is the fact that it really can wreak havoc on your poor smartphone’s battery during a 4+ hour round. In fact, I’ve had to take to turning off my Moto360 watch and plugging my phone into a charger on my way to the course just to make sure I can make it all the way through the round. Normally I have no problems at all, but the idea of a box that would clip to me that would read my tags for me sounds not only brilliant, but also like a total battery saver.
Promoted on the GolfPad site some months ago, the GolfPad LINK is exactly what many people have been begging for in the system. While we can certainly pull out our phones on each shot, tag the shot and move along, the idea of being able to ‘scan’ the shot by just touching something to our belt or bag, certainly sounds appealing. I have to say, the belt is going to be a much better deal with this, especially for tracking those putts, but anyway you slice it, not draining the phone battery is a beautiful thing.
I haven’t gotten a chance to get my hands on this hot little number yet, but rest assured, if/when I do, I will be sure to let you know the difference in performance over just using a phone vs. using the LINK system. I’m also curious to see how the GPS works with the LINK system over just using the phone itself. For right now, I have way more questions than answers, but for GolfPad users, the LINK could be the best Christmas gift around this season… Oh, did I just say Christmas? For now, just check out the GolfPad Golf Tags and see how you can make your game better for less than the cost of a good lesson.
Update: GolfPad is allowing priority access to the LINK system if you sign up today. If you are interested in the LINK, make sure to register for it now as they will go very quickly.
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