Get ahead of you golfing buddies with Garmin's excellent GolfLogix GPS handheld unit. How much is it going to cost you? Not so much: it's just over $200 on Amazon right now, down from a higher list price.

And what does this GPS-8 model do?

1. Automatically knows what course you're playing on.
2. Gives distance to front, center, and back of every green.
3. Easily visible screen display even in intense sunlight.
4. Tells you the distance of your last shot.
5. Loads information automatically, you don't have to tell the GolfLogix what to do. It is intelligent, knows where you are and the probably distances you want displayed.

What I love about the price is that it'll pay you back in caddy tips in about 4 rounds. Now, I love caddies and used to be one, but this is really edging out a lot of their intelligence. Maybe not if they are good green readers, but in distance to the hole.

And you know that Garmin is the best name in the business. There are a fair amount of shady newcomers to this business, but Garmin is not one of them. The GolfLogix GPS is a very solid unit, which updates quickly I might add.

Reviews consistently state that the GolfLogix GPS by Garmin handily outperforms its more popular competition, the SkyCaddie. It holds twice as many golf courses as the SkyCaddie at any given time. And if perchance Garmin does not already have your course uploaded into their database, all you have to do is give them a call and they will get on top if it very quickly: likely within a week. They provide the best customer service in the industry.

Having a handheld GPS unit gives you much more flexibility than many other yardage devices. You can bring the GolfLogix GPS right to the ball to get a more accurate read on distance. With laser devices you have to aim and point or have a direct view of the hole in order to get a reading. This isn't the case with the Garmin GPS.

The Garmin GolfLogix GPS can improve your game and enhance your experience, as it lowers your score. You'll gain shot confidence by knowing the exact distances which can give you a tremendous edge.

It's easy to connect to your personal computer so you can load new courses in minutes and head out to the course to start playing. It's perfect if you will be traveling and playing on an unfamiliar course.

This unit has a large, easy to read screen and it is very user friendly, so you don't have to be intimidated by it.