New Yardage Pro Unit Boasts Access To The Largest GPS Golf Course Database
OVERLAND PARK, KS – Bushnell Outdoor Products, makers of the No. 1 laser rangefinder on Tour, has introduced the Yardage Pro, their first handheld GPS device featuring an easy to use interface that gauges distances to the front, back and center of the green. The new distance made simple GPS handheld will debut at the PGA Show and select green grass shops for $199.
“While our best-selling family of Bushnell laser rangefinders, anchored by our PinSeeker 1500 series, boast optical systems with incredible precision and magnification, we recognize that a segment of recreational golfers prefer a GPS distance measuring device that quickly and easily provides distances to the front, center and back of the green,” said Bushnell National Golf Sales Manager Jason Seeman. “With the purchase of an annual membership, golfers can quickly access golf courses worldwide.”
Bushnell has partnered with iGolf to offer downloadable course files from the world’s largest GPS golf course database. Golfers who purchase the new Yardage Pro will want to go to www.bushnellgolf.com for product support, features and software download information. The unit comes with one trial course download from iGolf before an annual membership of $34.95 is required for 100 GPS course downloads. Unlike other GPS competitors, course downloads are stored on the hard drive of your PC and do not expire if the membership is not renewed.
Other product features include:
LCD screen with backlight
Easy to Use Interface, Distance at a Glance
Distance to Center, Front, & Back
Store up to 10 courses
Bag/Belt clip
Auto Shut off/ Sleep Mode After 30 Minutes
Rechargeable Li-Ion battery
Battery Life up to 15 hours
USB PC interface for downloads
According to the Darrell Survey, which is regarded as the golf industry’s official equipment tracking authority, 90% of professional golfers and caddies on the PGA, LPGA and Champions Tour prefer Bushnell products when assessing distances and updating their yardage books during practice rounds.*
“Bushnell is committed to providing golfers with a variety of advanced distance measuring devices across the spectrum of technology platforms,” said Seeman. “The GPS unit completes the circle for us with lasers rangefinders and now GPS.”
For more information on the Bushnell family of golf products, visit the company’s website at www.bushnellgolf.com.
* = Darrel Survey, AT&T National 2008
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