Disclosed are a device, computer program and method, for determining a range to a target, the device comprising a global positioning system (GPS) receiver, a pressure sensor, a temperature sensor, a controller; wherein the method comprises determining the device's geographic location based on coordinates from the GPS receiver and the device's elevation based on pressure and temperature data from the sensors; obtaining a location and elevation of a landmark based on GPS coordinates from a database; determining a distance between the device and the landmark using GPS coordinates; applying a slope compensation based on the difference in elevation between the device's elevation and the landmark; and converting the distance to a signal perceptible to a user.

A golf communications system utilizes an interactive voice response system to facilitate user-selected omnichannel communications options among a community of golfers. The communications options include booking tee times, allocation of payments among a group of golfers, virtual pro shop communications, and e-commerce subscriptions. The various channels may include email, text, VoIP communications, Internet chatrooms, and/or Internet messaging services. The system fully automates reception of input from one or more golfers for purposes of booking tee times, distributing communications among a plurality of golfers, and making transactions.

A golf communications system utilizes an interactive voice response system to facilitate user-selected omnichannel communications options among a community of golfers. The communications options include booking tee times, allocation of payments among a group of golfers, virtual pro shop communications, and e-commerce subscriptions. The various channels may include email, text, VoIP communications, Internet chatrooms, and/or Internet messaging services. The system fully automates reception of input from one or more golfers for purposes of booking tee times, distributing communications among a plurality of golfers, and making transactions.

A golf rangefinder system comprises a GPS golf rangefinder device and an accessory. The golf rangefinder device comprises a housing defining a forward housing portion with a display screen viewable therein, and a rearward housing portion with a convexity projecting therefrom. A magnet centrally positioned at a distal most portion of the convexity. The accessory includes a clip with a hook-shaped member and a receptacle portion for mating with the convexity of the housing of the golf rangefinder device. A second magnet is positioned in a recess in the receptacle portion. The receptacle portion configured as a concavity and conforming to the convexity of the rangefinder device whereby when the accessory and rangefinder device are in proximity with each other they are magnetically coupled with the convexity positioned in the concavity. The accessory and rangefinder slidably rotatable and movable with respect to one another while still maintaining the magnetic coupling.

A golf club fitting apparatus and a grip for helping with golf club alignment are provided. The golf club fitting apparatus may be attached to a golf club and provide fitting information including effective lie angle and effective loft angle. An angle indicator is disposed at a predetermined angle relative to a shaft axis of the golf club so as to rest in a neutral position when the golf club is in a normal address position. A grip is provided that may be attached to a golf club shaft such that a butt end and/or distal end of the grip have a surface that helps with golf club alignment. A grip is provided with a front portion having edges that help with golf club alignment.

A mobile imaging unit includes a 360-degree camera disposed on a golf cart, a motorized-zoom-lens-equipped camera on a motorized camera platform, a microphone, a GPS receiver, and a direction detector of a lens. The mobile imaging unit determines an imaging target area of the motorized-zoom-lens-equipped camera by using a current position and golf course map information, drives the motorized camera platform, and stores video data captured in a magnified state, with the video data being accompanied by time information and area identification information. A digest creating device selects, as video data to be subjected to image analysis and extraction of a highlight scene, either video data from the 360-degree camera or video data from the motorized-zoom-lens-equipped camera in accordance with the area identification information accompanying the stored video data.

A mobile imaging unit includes a 360-degree camera disposed on a golf cart, a motorized-zoom-lens-equipped camera on a motorized camera platform, a microphone, a GPS receiver, and a direction detector of a lens. The mobile imaging unit determines an imaging target area of the motorized-zoom-lens-equipped camera by using a current position and golf course map information, drives the motorized camera platform, and stores video data captured in a magnified state, with the video data being accompanied by time information and area identification information. A digest creating device selects, as video data to be subjected to image analysis and extraction of a highlight scene, either video data from the 360-degree camera or video data from the motorized-zoom-lens-equipped camera in accordance with the area identification information accompanying the stored video data.

A golf rangefinder system comprises a GPS golf rangefinder device and an accessory. The golf rangefinder device comprises a housing defining a forward housing portion with a display screen viewable therein, and a rearward housing portion with a convexity projecting therefrom. A magnet centrally positioned at a distal most portion of the convexity. The accessory includes a clip with a hook-shaped member and a receptacle portion for mating with the convexity of the housing of the golf rangefinder device. A second magnet is positioned in a recess in the receptacle portion. The receptacle portion configured as a concavity and conforming to the convexity of the rangefinder device whereby when the accessory and rangefinder device are in proximity with each other they are magnetically coupled with the convexity positioned in the concavity. The accessory and rangefinder slidably rotatable and movable with respect to one another while still maintaining the magnetic coupling.

A golf rangefinder system comprises a GPS golf rangefinder device and an accessory. The golf rangefinder device comprises a housing defining a forward housing portion with a display screen viewable therein, and a rearward housing portion with a convexity projecting therefrom. A magnet centrally positioned at a distal most portion of the convexity. The accessory includes a clip with a hook-shaped member and a receptacle portion for mating with the convexity of the housing of the golf rangefinder device. A second magnet is positioned in a recess in the receptacle portion. The receptacle portion configured as a concavity and conforming to the convexity of the rangefinder device whereby when the accessory and rangefinder device are in proximity with each other they are magnetically coupled with the convexity positioned in the concavity. The accessory and rangefinder slidably rotatable and movable with respect to one another while still maintaining the magnetic coupling.

Audio systems and methods for obtaining location information are disclosed. A portable, wireless speaker may include a beacon that a user may activate to remotely trigger a request for shot information, which may include location information of the user or speaker. The beacon may be wirelessly coupled to the speaker. Notably, the beacon may comprise an earpiece such as an earbud or pair of earbuds. The speaker may receive location information from a remote device, such as a GPS-enabled mobile phone. The shot information may be converted into an audio format for playback by the speaker. The speaker may pause the playback of the speaker to play out the shot information. The system may also comprise a visual display.