AimPoint App for iPhone/Droid

[newtogolf]

Anyone have any experience with it?  I noticed it in the App Store, but was wondering if it was worth $30.  Also given the iPhone Illegal device thread I'm guessing you can't use it during a round you're using for to count towards handicap.

[darkhunter139]

I am sure that would be illegal to use in an official round.  I can't see myself spending $30 on that without trying it first, I would be afraid it wouldn't work to well.

Edit: Guess I was wrong

[iacas]

Originally Posted by newtogolf

Anyone have any experience with it?  I noticed it in the App Store, but was wondering if it was worth $30.  Also given the iPhone Illegal device thread I'm guessing you can't use it during a round you're using for to count towards handicap.

Two things:

1) You can use it during handicap rounds. Years ago you could use rangefinders during handicap rounds. You don't even have to hole out in handicap rounds (though obviously you should if possible). The rules for "handicap rounds" are a bit more lax. The app is fine to use.

2) That said, you really, really want to have taken an AimPoint Fundamentals class (~$200-225, 2-2.5 hours) first so you know what in the heck you're doing with the app. And even then you may simply prefer to use the charts you'll get in the class for stuff. Plus, they're always legal.

[newtogolf]

Originally Posted by iacas

Two things:

1) You can use it during handicap rounds. Years ago you could use rangefinders during handicap rounds. You don't even have to hole out in handicap rounds (though obviously you should if possible). The rules for "handicap rounds" are a bit more lax. The app is fine to use.

2) That said, you really, really want to have taken an AimPoint Fundamentals class (~$200-225, 2-2.5 hours) first so you know what in the heck you're doing with the app. And even then you may simply prefer to use the charts you'll get in the class for stuff. Plus, they're always legal.

Thanks, are these classes given only in specific locations or are there certified instructors throughout the country that offer them?

[nevets88]

http://www.aimpointgolf.com/clinics.asp

[iacas]

Originally Posted by newtogolf

Thanks, are these classes given only in specific locations or are there certified instructors throughout the country that offer them?

Also, we have a dedicated thread here as well, and you can subscribe to it for notifications.

[JetFan1983]

Wow so this app really gives you the % grade of the slope? If so, I'm definitely getting this as I have difficulty differentiating between 2% and 3%.