I found this to help my memory of the number of golf strokes that I had taken. As long as I got into the habit of accessing it after EACH stroke and pulling another wooden bead down, I was fine. The device and the habit of using it consistently make for uncontested number of strokes taken.

My first use of this item was so unbelievable I had to wait and play a few more rounds with it to become certain my experience was real. It is real and has been completely consistent. This is without a doubt the greatest golf accessory I have ever used.I started to play golf late in life, after retirement actually. Several chronic health problems have kept my game at an extremely ordinary level. At times it been difficult to even see any improvement, even after multiple expensive professional lessons and numerous practice sessions.The ProActive Golf Abacus has changed my game completely. Now, golf has become much more than a hobby. It's a passion for me. And, with the significant improvement in my entire game as well as my final score, I've also experienced a great deal of success in my social life. Speaking of passion, my scoring with the ladies has also had a huge improvement.Without doubt there has to be so much more to this item than its mere ability to relieve a golfer of the complex task of counting to seven each hole. Just having it connected to my belt makes the ball I hit travel at least 20 yards further and in an absolutely straight line. This is something I cannot understand. But, believe me, it happens. I have also never seen a golf ball float and roll to the bank on its own. On a green, the ball will roll into the hole with only the slightest urging.I have heard every time an item is sold that improves the game as much as this one does, it is banned by a change to the rules of golf soon after. No doubt "the powers that be" will ban this little item as soon as they discover it. Before that happens, get one for yourself and see. As for me,I'll never give it up. I now consistently shoot in the mid 60's. Soon, I hope to do as well on the back nine.Results for individual golfers may vary.