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Tech Talk: Apps to Take to the Tee

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With many across the region turning their focus to the ongoing Greenbrier Classic, golf is on the minds of many people. In this week's Tech Talk, Corey Mitchem discusses some apps that might help shave a few strokes off your next round.

The SkyDroid Golf GPS app lets users download information about golf courses around the world. You can also track shots to determine the distance to any point on he course, such as greens or hazards.

ScoreCaddie is an app that lets you track your score on the course and calculate your handicap using the official USGA formula.

Golf Genie Drills PRO is an app that acts like a virtual golf instructor, giving you practice drills that can improve your full swing and short game.

The US Golf Courses app can help you locate nearby courses when you're away from home, with information about over 13,500 courses nationwide.

There are even devices like Swingbyte, which attach to your clubs to help perfect your swing and putting stroke.