Well, they make puts because they have information that you don’t have. Their books contain detailed slope, drainage, and even where to hit their approach shots.

Those books with golf-nerd like information about the course and green were only available on tour until recently. Well, GolfLogix has essentially the same books and even an app that gives you the same information. Move over, Tiger, now we know what is going on with that putt as well. Yes, the tour players are great putters. Yet, it is apparent that great information also contributes to being great on the greens. And with over 14,000 courses mapped, your regulars are sure to be included in the mix. With this product, gone are the days of endlessly walking around the putt and still being in Raiders of the Lost Make.

If you get the booklet option, each course has a detailed view of the hole, which is much better than the tee box or scorecard’s mini-map.  The real data magic is the green view and 3-D imagery. Start with detailed arrows in five-yard grids that show how the putt breaks. Combine that with the “heat map” view that gives you the contours of the green. If you play by feel and use your eyes, and primarily play one to three courses all the time, the booklet is a great option.

Of course, technology improves all the options with information, and the GolfLogix App is no exception. Take all the information you get with the booklet, then add even more details. Like which club to hit to get it to the right spot and level on the green with the approach shot feature. The way-bonza quality is the Putt-Line map in real-time. It visualizes for you where to hit and how hard to hit it to get the best chance to make the putt. And you thought that was only for the television announcers!

From a personal note, this is a lot like using the rear-view camera in modern cars when you are in reverse. Go to an older car without it, and you will wonder how you lived without that feature. GolfLogix is the same; once you use it and get better, you can permanently attach to how this information can make you a better golfer.

There is a lot to like about both approaches to more information; it all depends upon your golf outlook. If you don’t totally rely on yardage markers and have a bit of “look and feel” to your game, the Green Maps & Yardage Book is just the ticket.

If you want to replace the range finder and go from the little red wagon to the space shuttle, then the GolfLogix App is your all-in-one solution to putting and green-side information that can lead to better golf.