Monday, September 5, 2011

The Technological Evolution In Sports

By Jashua Moses


When it comes to finding fish or hiking the GPS devices have been in use for a while. But over time the technology involved has progressed to such an extent that it has fast become part of other sports as well. This technology has become readily available and the prices have decreased over the years with the result that more and more sports are making use of the technology. Golf is one of those sports and nowadays these devices are used by almost every course in North America alone. Because of its usefulness and practicality many golfers now own a GPS device like the Garmin Approach G5 GPS or know someone who does.

These days it has become fairly common to find vehicles that are manufactured and sold with GPS navigation systems already installed. Because there are so many satellites that are moving around the earth they are constantly tracking any and all changes that may occur. After the information that is gathered has been documented it is then sent to the GPS device. The Garmin Approach G5 GPS is a device that needs to be connected to a computer in order for the layout of the golf course to be loaded. Once this has been achieved the technology then ascertains the exact location of the hazards on the course which the golfer is then able to take into account when placing the pin as he or she will have the most current data available. Because courses tend to change the location of the greens this is very useful indeed.

Devices like and including the Garmin Approach G5 GPS constantly track the golfer's position on the course. Once the ball has been addressed the device then computes the information and the golfer will be able to know exactly where they are on the course. They will also be made aware of how far they need to go to reach the location of the pin. Naturally this is highly beneficial when choosing the correct club because this technology effectively removes much of the guesswork involved by affording the golfer with the knowledge of the precise distance.

Many golfers are pleased to discover that this device helps them to decide on which shot to make. When too far from the green a golfer will invariably lay their shot up. By doing so this will enable them to get a great shot at the pin on the subsequent shot. Being able to view different scenarios beforehand enables the golfer to make their choice with more confidence.

Of course it is important to remember that in order for this technology to work for you, you need to be able to make all of your shots. For any golfer who wants to improve their game and therefore their overall experience on the course, this technology is definitely worth having.




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