A friend of mine who is another nut about golf and I were talking the other day about a bunch of different things and the topic of these GPS systems on golf carts came up. He had recently played a resort course and it was his first time using a GPS on a cart. Here are some of my thoughts on the subject.

First, I have to question how much amateur golfers really need technology that can tell them how far they are from the pin to the exact foot. I mean how many of us can hit a golf shot 177 yards instead of 172 yards? Most of us golf nuts (amateurs) just aren't that good. So this technology is maybe a neat gadget, but not very practical in my nutty opinion.

Second, my buddy said that the system was throwing commercials in periodically during each hole. I don't know about you, but I go to the golf course to have fun and relax, not be sold to. And I haven't noticed the resorts lowering their green fees when they have these systems with commercials. So they are bothering our round of golf and making exra money off us? I hate the idea.

Last, I've always been frustrated when the rangers come around and keep reminding me that I am 4 minutes behind on my round. And these GPS systems are like a ranger riding in the golf cart with you and reminding you for the entire round.

As you might have guessed, I am not crazy about these things. And I don't really understand why anyone would want them or need them. Amateurs can't really benefit from them and pro golfers don't need them. Why are we having to suffer with them is my question.