I can get IntelliGolfs GPS features to work on my smartphone from Verizon. Why not?
Unfortunately, it appears that Verizon has limited (i.e. prevented) access to the GPS chip in their smartphones for any non-Verizon (i.e. paid for) 3rd-party applications. If you search on the web for “Verizon GPS disable issue” you will find a lot of articles on this topic. In fact, a class action lawsuit has been filed against Verizon for their practices. You can read more about this by clicking here. I wish we had better news for you but this is out of our control. Based upon Verizon’s practices, you have three options. 1) Get an external Bluetooth-based GPS receiver/puck, or 2) Get the IntelliGolf Birdie edition (no GPS support), or 3) Change carriers. If you want to stay with Verizon, then adding an external Bluetooth-based GPS receiver/puck to your phone is your best bet. They cost about $75-$125 and are traditionally very accurate (i.e. within 1-3 meters). To see a list of IntelliGolf-compatible external GPS receivers/pucks please click here and see Sections III & IV. We also ha
