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Hand-held gadgets, hand-picked by GCM
We scoured the Internet and found these cool tools . . .
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Olympus Stylus 720SW
Why it’s cool: A high-resolution digital camera that’s not only water-proof, it’s also shock proof. It can withstand a drop from 5 feet, so don’t sweat it if it flies out of the golf car when you make an abrupt stop. And with 7.1 megapixels, the photos are suitable for publication in GCM.
Where to go: www.olympusamerica.com
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MarkMender Ball Mark Repair Tool
Why it’s cool: It’s the self-proclaimed “most amazing ball mark repair tool ever.” You may think your golf tee will work just as well, but can a golf tee hold a lit cigar while you tee it up? The MarkMender can.
Where to go: www.markmender.com
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Club Car’s IQ Display Module
Why it’s cool: IQDM monitors 12 key systems components in Club Car’s IQ System golf cars. Plug this into the dash and the golf car tells you exactly what’s going on — and no golfers get stranded on the furthest hole from the clubhouse.
Where to go: www.clubcar.com
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myLeaderboard PDA
Why it’s cool: You’re standing on No. 12 green at the PGA Championship, and then a roar comes from the next green over. What happened? With myLeaderboard, golf fans can find out, as well as get directions, stats, tee times and keep a customized leader board with only their favorite golfers — it’s like Verne Lundquist was walking with you and answering all your questions.
Where to go: www.myleaderboard.com
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iPod Nano
Why it’s cool: It’s 3.5 inches tall, 1.6 inches wide, and only a quarter of an inch thick, yet it holds up to 2,000 songs. Plus, you can put books on tape on there, podcasts, whatever. It’s just a cool toy.
Where to go: www.apple.com/ipodnano/
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Old-fashioned sledge hammer
Why it’s cool: Special thanks to Don Gelwick, superintendent at Blackwell (Okla.) GC, for this one. The six-year member suggests that if the technology is failing you, it can probably be fixed with a sledge hammer. And if it can’t be fixed, well, at least you can release some frustration.
Where to go: www.snap-on.com
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