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 This device goes the distance This distance-measuring device from uPro, a small company in Carlsbad, uses aerial and satellite photography coupled with GPS to show course hazards, distance and the layout of each hole. The graphics blew me away. But here's the best part: Let's say you're in the trees and worried about hitting your next shot through the fairway. With uPro, you can draw a line on the screen from point A to point B and it instantly measures the distance. It's a little more expensive than most GPS units ($400), but there are no annual membership fees for access to the thousands of downloadable courses. It will be available this spring. Find out more at uprogps.com. Take the strain out of your game Play an entire round of golf without bending over. That's the concept behind a couple of devices built to take the strain out of the game. At Your Feet (pictured) are pre-programmed golf tips on your shoe tips that change when you tap your foot. The item sells for $149 and can be found at atyourfeetgolf.com. On the green, the Nickel Putter picks your ball up and puts down a ball mark automatically. After you sink the putt, the claw built into the top of the grip grabs the ball out of the hole. It sells for $475 and can be seen at nickelputter.com. Cruise the course in style No matter how your shot looked, you'll look stylish hunting for your ball in a Garia G2 golf car. Features include an abundance of room and a hanger system that places golf bags in a slightly angled position to allow for easy access to clubs and bag pockets. Another interesting feature is a parking brake that sets itself when your foot leaves the accelerator and the car is not moving. The Garia G2 is expected to sell in the "$15,000 neighborhood," according to a company spokesman. But hey, it goes twice as fast (22 mph) as most golf cars. Check it out at garia.dk. A clean sweep with one swipe Most golfers use their feet to knock grass or dirt from their clubfaces during a round. It's done without thinking, but it's time to think again. These good-looking golf shoes from BokSports have tiny bristles molded into the sole near the toe. No more mud on your hand or dirty towels. One swipe of your shoe cleans the clubface, and you're ready for your next shot. The shoes sell for $90. Check them out at brisole.com. This bag will get some respect You've seen only one other golf bag like this, and fans of "Caddyshack" know what I mean. The Too Cool Golf Bag has a color TV, AM/FM radio, CD/DVD player and a 2.5 gallon beer cooler with pop-up spout. But my favorite feature is the club ejection slots. Six clubs in special compartments eject 6 feet into the air when you press a small remote device. Need I say more? The Too Cool Golf Bag retails for $3,895. Visit toocooltoys.net for more information. |
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