Last year the people at GolfBuddy introduced the ultra simple but very powerful GolfBuddy Voice GPS Rangefinder. I got one and so did a lot of the people I play with. It was an instant hit! It is still selling well, and you can pick up last year’s model at several online retailers including amazon.com.

A new upgrade version of this product has just been released: The GolfBuddy Voice +. I was sent an advanced sample of the product. It looks terrific and I am going to GIVE IT AWAY! to one lucky subscriber. But more about that later. (See the end of this post for details.)

So what’s new in the GolfBuddy Voice+? The upscale version comes equipped with an enhance set of features including a silicon wristband for ease and comfort.

• Talking Golf GPS – just press the button in the corner and the unit tells you the distance to the green from where you are standing. You can adjust the volume so only you can hear the voice, but trust me, your golf pals will start walking close to your side so they too can get the distance. It’s all hands free, no muss, no fuss. You don’t have to point a rangefinder or wander around trying to catch a signal.
• 36,000+ World Courses Preloaded – when you get your unit, connect it to your computer and the golfbuddy.com course library (http://www.golfbuddyglobal.com/) to be sure you have the very latest courses. You choose the countries to update, so unless you want to update the entire library, it only takes a minute or two.
• No Fees Ever – some GPS units and mobile apps charge a monthly or yearly fee! No fees with the GolfBuddy Voice products
• Distances to front, center and back of green – The one drawback a few of my golfing buds have discovered, the GolfBuddy Voice does not recognize water, bunkers or other hazards… the focus is on getting you to the green and in the hole… if you want a unit that is more complicated, then consider one of the other GPS units at GolfBuddy.
• Automatic Course and Hole Recognition – Just walk up to the first tee and the Voice will know where you are.
• Shot Distance Measuring Function – If you want to know how far you just drove the ball, there’s a simple position mark button that will measure that out for you. Just touch the button after you hit, walk to your ball, and hit the button again. Distance measured.
• Multi-Lingual – play golf in Spanish, or German, or ???

==> Now about that GIVE AWAY! Retail price for the new GolfBuddyVoice + is $199.99  – On sale now for $179.99 at the GolfBuddy Voice+ website. (http://www.golfbuddyglobal.com) During the month of April, I’m giving away one brand new, in the package, never been opened GolfBuddy Voice+ to one lucky subscriber. All you have to do is

1. Go to my Facebook page to enter. http://www.facebook.com/golfgurls
2. Click on the “Enter To Win Golf Buddy Voice”  App button
3. Like the page and then follow the instructions… simple!
4. That’s it! You will be automatically entered in the contest. Winner will be announced on April 30th!

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Do you use a GPS unit on the course? Which model? Do you think it really helps your game?