It is possible for the average golfer to get all of the information that a caddie or an electronic system provides. It simply isn't convenient and far too time consuming to do so. With the advent of automated yardage systems, we now can have at an instant the exact yardage for every shot. Using these systems helps us to play smarter and more quickly. We can now know how far we usually hit each club in our bag, the distance to carry a bunker or hazard.
Course management becomes an easier part of the game.
No more finding out after you've flushed a three-wood only to have it come up 20 yards short and in the water, that the green was farther away that it looked. We also learn about our abilities. These systems allow golfers to play faster, smarter, and make the game more enjoyable, which is why many of us play this sport. Recent studies show that computer yardage systems can cut as much as 45 minutes from a slow round. Most new golfers admit that slow play is what drives them from the game.