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Caddy Lite User Guide - Version 1.0 2007
Hazards & Targets
A ‘waypoint’ is the GPS terminology used to identify targets on any
given golf hole. These might be targets to hit the front, centre & back of
the green or targets to avoid like bunkers, water or Fairway Run Outs
which a golf course designer put in to make the game even more
difficult – if it wasn’t hard enough already!
We at Golf Plus have taken the view that any waypoint/hazard within
15-20 yards away from where you are is ‘out of play’. As a consequence,
when you get within 15-20 yards of any pre-programmed hazard,
your Caddy Lite will change/skip to those hazards or targets which
are relevant.
At the Green
Similarly when you get within 15-20 yards of the green your Caddy Lite
will display At The Green and your result in this part of the game comes
down to ‘touch and feel’.
Comparing 2 GPS Receivers
If you and a playing partner happen to compare Caddy Lite’s and they
show slightly different yardages, the most common reason would be
that they are both looking at different satellites – simply move both to
face the same direction, walk at normal pace and they should re-align
quite quickly. Remember with an expected accuracy of +/- 2.5 yards this
could look like a 5 yard difference where the answer is actually in
between both results.
Mapping Methodology
To define and understand where
the exact front of the green has
been mapped, we always assume
that the green is being
approached from the centre of
the fairway and that the back of
the green is an extension of the
straight line between centre of
the fairway and the front of the
green.
The centre of the green is then
mapped as being equidistant
between these 3 points.
The exception is on Par 3 holes
where the centre is located
through the application of golfing
knowledge and observation.