Droid and Golf Logic Newbie

[1par2win]

I have the GolfLogix app on my MyTouch. I am impressed with the features but the main thing I like is the stat recording. I find it easy and quick to input all the data from the previous hole and move on. Then looking at the data after the round it is surprising that perception isn't always reality. And I find it useful to spot trends and help identify weak points in my game. All in all my favorite app!

[jho786]

I have a Droid and used the 24 hour trial that GolfLogix was offering and loved it. I also tried nRange which gave you aerial views via Google Earth and you could touch the screen and it would give you yardages and the front/center/back of each green but when trying to get the cursor to certain spots it was tricky and cumbersome. It was more tedious and time consuming whereas GolfLogix, you just turn on the screen and you can see all the important yardages. I turned the screen off once I got my yardage and over 18 holes I had 55% battery life remaining which is pretty good. I bought the GolfLogix yesterday and will see how good all the other features are as well.

[FHopper]

Congrats, I hope you enjoy the phone and the app.

[Rexx]

Maybe I'm just an idiot, but I downloaded and used the Golf Logix app today (I have standalone GPS as well). Do they not actually have pictures of the holes? Is it just distances with the same stock hole picture? I didn't know if that was just a trial thing or that's how it always is.

[Cussin hacker]

I thought GL was supposed to have pics of the course on cell phones. The Freecaddie app only show distance which is fine by me. Used it for the first time today and was pleased with it.

[soloredd]

Both GolfLogix and Golfshot are good on the iPhone. I use the Golfshot score card app on my iPhone in conjunction with my SkyCaddie SG2.5. I have been thinking of not re-upping my SkyCaddie membership and going with Golfshot on the iPhone for the main reason that the SkyCaddie needs to be synced with the computer to load courses, and it only holds 20 of them. With the iPhone you just show up and play. I'm doing a 3-day golf trip next week, I'll try it out and see how it goes. My friend uses the Golfshot app and his yardages are always within 5 yards of the SkyCaddie.

BTW, Golfshot uses aerial photos so you can see the entire hole. Really is a nice feature. And it is a one-time fee, no annual subscription.

[treebound]

I envy you folks who have gps enabled phones, our provider disables the gps unless you buy their app and I don't know how well that interfaces with these golf aps. I'm stuck looking at stand alone options like the Garmin and others.

[chip]

Picked up my HTC Eris droid yesterday. After doing some more research I went with the Freecaddie app. I was surprised that it had all the main courses that I play. Haven't got to use it yet, but think it will work just fine. Not as hard on the battery life from what I've read. I also added the Shotracker app to my phone. It's a simple app that checks and logs the yardages for your clubs. Some of you may want to check that app out. Thanks for the info guys!

I downloaded the Free Caddie and use it everytime I play. It's not the most accurate thing, but it really does help. And its FREE!

[rudygu]

Maybe I'm just an idiot, but I downloaded and used the Golf Logix app today (I have standalone GPS as well). Do they not actually have pictures of the holes? Is it just distances with the same stock hole picture? I didn't know if that was just a trial thing or that's how it always is.

I downloaded and used the trial version of the Golf Logix app for iPhone today. To see a satellite photo of the hole you just tap the little icon of the globe in the lower right corner of the screen that shows the distances. You can also tap any spot on that photo to get the distance from your current position to that point.

I have to say I was really impressed with the app. It was very overcast and stormed intermittently during our round, but it was always able to give an accurate yardage. I didn't have a laser range finder to really judge it with, but I checked it against course markers on pretty much every hole. It was always more accurate than I could estimated on my own. I've read several complaints about the battery usage, but have to say I did not experience any issues. I started the round at 100% and was at 84% after 18 holes.

[Rexx]

I downloaded and used the trial version of the Golf Logix app for iPhone today. To see a satellite photo of the hole you just tap the little icon of the globe in the lower right corner of the screen that shows the distances. You can also tap any spot on that photo to get the distance from your current position to that point.

Thanks! I'll take another look... sounds like a promising app!