Do I have to be playing on a course to use the screen, i.e. can I preview a course's holes before playing or follow the pros during tournaments?
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Hello, You should be able to preview courses when you search for them, without having to be playing that particular course. Thanks
1047009
It is pre-loaded with many courses. I have found that if you get in the open (not under tree canopies) select options and search for satellites first; then search for a course, the unit will present you with a list of courses to select. If you attempt to select a course first, the unit may indicate there aren't enough satellites and then you have to manually search for the course you're playing. Take advantage of the technology built-in and enjoy your round of golf. I learned from experience and like my Bushnell Hybrid.
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Hi Nick, I wish I had an answer for you. I bought it for my husband as a gift so I don't use it. My husband wasn't sure of the answer either as that is not how he uses it. He is happy with it though. The only complaint is he says he can't use it on all courses...sorry I am not much of a help.
937009
It is legal at my club. It may not be everywhere. Ask the tournament director.
2003567
There should be a read.me file on the disc. "Also look under options. This is a very intuitive game. You have to have patience with the putting. Difficult to learn the pace of the putts.
2258809
Actually, you download the courses from Callaway's website. So you get the ones you want, without having to search thru courses you don't want when it's time to play. I like it.
1832588
my husband plays Golf and several other games, neither very new. Not sure about the newest games.
1307567
You can't play live online with other users with OptiShot 1. But that seems to be the only difference that I have seen in the recent commercials. With Opti1 you can't tweak the scoring formats at all (not sure if you can with opti2). Courses all look the same but maybe opti2 includes some "premium courses" that you would have to pay for with opti1 ($29.95 per) but the courses you get with opti1 are great. There is no mention of new lasers or anything so I would assume that it's not that much better for the extra $200 unless you really need to play online with other users. Whatever you do remember that it's still a video game. It's pretty far from what would really take place on a real golf course. I definitely can't drive a ball 367 yards with a 159 club head speed in real life but Opti1 thinks I can. My scores and playing partners scores are all over the place with this "simulator". Still a ton of fun though.
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It works on my windows 7. The game is entertaining. You are not going to get any holes in one. You might get par on some. You do not have much control over the ball. If you play golf you will not like the game.
403778
Most amateur tournaments allow the use of gps or rangefinding devices as long as they measure distance only. Other models that might measure wind, slope or any other factors are not normally allowed for tournament play. Professional tournaments are another matter. Professional tournaments allow these devices for practice rounds only.
663557
Did you push the memo button first? If so and the curser is at Play Golf, then press the select button and wait for the satellite to locate the course.Then push the select button it should go to the first hole.You should be out in the opening when you do this.I have been to several Golf courses and I haven't had a problem so far.If the course does not appear, then maybe its not loaded.
1768986
Thousands of courses, just download from your computer. Courses are updated periodically so you update your Golf Buddy the same.
403775
It is legal in most tournaments because it doesn't provide slope distance. Check w/ your tour director first
1338874
Plug the device into the computer and click on the GolfLogix software. Very simple then find the course via state/city check the circle to the right then click load. It will load the courses you have checked up to a certain number. Each time you load you can't just add a new one you have to add all the ones you want at that time.
1989723
It automatically pick the correct hole when you are n the tee. If not, you can manually pick the hole that you want to play.Don
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Yes, it shows the distance to hazards. Also, you don't have to download anything. In the U.S. version, I have found all the courses I have played, from NY to Nebraska, are pre-loaded.
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me too. I am tempted to just get an iphone and use View Ti Golf. I do know that Golf Caddie's are now OS X compatible, but I hate the subscription fees.