How Golf Course Mapping Works: From Aerial Imagery to Hole Graphics
Every GPS app distance, yardage book and flyover video starts with a map of the course. Here is how golf courses are surveyed and mapped, what accuracy is needed, and…
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Golf Simulators at Home: Space, Screen and Launch Monitor Basics
A home golf simulator lets you practise and play year-round, but the room, not the software, is usually the deciding factor. Here is how to plan space, choose components…
How to Read a Golf Yardage Book and Use It to Plan Your Round
A yardage book is a hole-by-hole map with distances, hazards and green information. Learning to read one turns guesswork into a plan for every tee shot and approach.
Launch Monitor Numbers Explained: Ball Speed, Spin, Launch Angle and More
Launch monitors produce a screen full of numbers. A handful of them, such as ball speed, launch angle, spin rate and carry, explain most of what happens to your shots…
GPS Golf Apps vs Laser Rangefinders: How They Measure Distance
GPS devices and laser rangefinders both tell you how far you are from the target, but they measure distance in completely different ways. Here is how each works, where…
