Improve Your Health, While Enjoying Better Golf
By Steve Strock
Maple Hill Golf
With the ‘new normal’ that we are headed towards in the world, walking golf courses will be as prevalent as ever. Luckily, there are many benefits to walking the course and lots of different technologies to make the walk as enjoyable and painless as possible.
Golf was intended to be a walking game and we as golfers have strayed away from that as the world has sped up and expectations of instant gratification have increased.
Golf manufacturers haven’t forgotten about the walkers, though. There are many new technologies out there to help make the trek around the course easier, faster, and more fun. Here are a few of my favorites for 2020:
Bushnell Wingman Speaker/GPS Combo
The Bushnell Wingman offers golfers a “first of its kind” experience. Featuring high quality audio combined with having the ability to receive audible GPS distances, the Wingman is a great addition to any golfers’ bag of equipment. It’s as easy as connecting to your music source and connecting to the Bushnell Golf App. The speaker/GPS unit comes with a detachable remote small enough to fit in your pocket….simply push the button on the remote and the speaker will audibly tell you the distance to the front, middle, and back of the green! When done, your music will resume.
Other great features of the Wingman:
Power for 36 Holes – the rechargeable battery is long lasting and provides up to 10 hours on a single charge.
Power for Your Devices – the Wingman includes a built-in USB port for charging other devices.
BITE Magnetic Technology – the Wingman includes a built-in hyper-strong magnet to attach it to the bar of a cart (or pushcart for the walkers!!).
Bushnell Golf App – on your phone provides you with full-color aerial views and flyovers of hole layouts with distances. Also, can do score tracking and book tee times on the app.
BagBoy Nitron Push Cart
The revolutionary auto open BagBoy Nitron cart is the latest in a long line of groundbreaking push carts made by BagBoy. The Nitron features an easy one-step opening process, assisted 
with Nitron-Piston Technology. Literally, press one button and cart unfolds and is ready to go in seconds! The cart folds up compact and is lightweight for simple storage and transport.
Other features of the Nitron cart:
- Full-feature scorecard console with integrated beverage holder, mobile device holder, and golf ball storage
- Integrated umbrella storage with loop and storage notch
- Extra large accessory bag under scorecard console for storage
- Handle mounted parking brake
- Easy, tool-free assembly
Cobra Ultralight Stand Bag
The 2020 Cobra Ultralight stand bag is just that – a extremely lightweight golf bag, designed to be walker-friendly. The bag is built for carrying at just 4.5 pounds. The Ultralight stand bag features 8 pockets and a COOLFlow hip pad – providing ultimate breathability and comfort on warm, summer days.
Other features of the Cobra Ultralight Stand Bag:
- 5-way top with designated full-length club dividers and top grab handle
- Oversized apparel pocket with key clip
- Insulated beverage pocket fits large water bottle
- Quick release shoulder straps and hip pad with COOLFlow foam
- EASYFlex base for maximum ground contact
MGJ
