SkyCaddie SG5 Golf GPS (Black)

Ideal for golfers who want top-of-the-line GPS assistance on the links, the SkyCaddie SG5 Golf GPS is integrated with the very best Swiss engineering to provide unmatched reliability. It features, a large color display with automatic backlighting to ensure easy readability indoors and outdoors, and a long-lasting rechargeable battery (with up to 14 hours of continuous use). It's also equipped with the patented IntelliGreen technology, enabling golfers to measure the full depth and shape of the green from any angle of approach, both on or off the fairway. Part of SkyCaddie's exclusive, professional 4-Star SkyCourses, IntelliGreen graphics provide an eagle's eye view of the green with an indicator representing a direct line-of-play from wherever you are on the course.

With an annual SkyPlayer Club Membership Plan (not included with purchase of device), you can easily download thousands of our professionally enabled SkyCourses. Three different levels of memberships are available, based on how many courses you want to store and play. If you do not want a membership and your course is not already available, you can record the front, center and back of each green with your SkyCaddie's quick set-up module, which takes about 10 seconds.

Specifications:

• Display: 220 x 176 pixels
• Fairway targets: Yes
• IntelliGreen: Yes
• Accuracy: <2.5 yards
• Course memory: 10 courses
• Water resistant: Yes
• Conforms to USGA/R&A ruling
• Compatible with Microsoft Windows 2000/XP/Vista (requires USB port and Internet access)
• Power: Rechargeable battery, up to 14 hours of continuous use
• Weight: 5.5 ounces
• Dimensions: 5.4 x 2.2 x 1.0 inches

What's in the Box?
SkyCaddie SG5, AC charger, USB cable, belt clip, user guide, installation CD

Frequently Asked Questions:
Q: Can the SG5 give me the distance to the pin?
A: The SkyCaddie, using the IntelliGreen graphics found on our professionally recorded SkyCourses, provides more information than just the distance to the pin. Once the line of play is selected on the graphical green outline, it provides the minimum carry to get on the green, the maximum limit you have to the back of the green, plus you can adjust to obtain the third distance of the approximate flag location. All three distances are provided simultaneously from any direction as you approach the green. You can then frame your shot in a much larger target area and select the best club. You will hit more greens and have shorter putts than a single number can provide.

About SkyGolf
SkyGolf is a solutions integrator that leverages the convergence of proven technologies, including GPS, Internet, mobile handsets, and proprietary content to provide an instant answer to the oldest question in golf: "How far?" While respecting the game's traditions and history, SkyGolf is committed to using its advanced technology responsibly to improve pace-of-play, enhance golfers' enjoyment of the game and ultimately increase participation for the good of the game.

The SkyCaddie, developed by SkyGolf, is used on over 14,000 golf courses in 45 countries around the world. Weighing less than 5 ounces, the SkyCaddie utilizes the same global positioning system used by the U.S. military, but in a high portable handheld device, about the size of a cell phone, to compute distances to any point on a golf course. SkyGolf uses professional, high-performance GPS engines, satellite-based accuracy augmentation, plus proprietary accuracy enhancements to provide golfers with the distances needed to play smarter, faster and have more fun.

The proven reliability and accuracy of the SkyCaddie handheld, combined with the precision of SkyGolf's vast course library, gives golfers the trust and confidence they need to play their best golf.

SkyGolf SG5 GPS Digital SkyCaddies feature:

Brilliant, outdoor-readable color display with automatic backlight

Patented IntelliGreen technology

Rugged, water-resistant case

Drop-in lithium-rechargeable battery

LED battery charging indicator

User-selectable color themes

Easy to use, one-handed operation

Course memory -10 courses

SkyGolf SG5 GPS:

Includes lithium-ion rechargeable battery (14 hour battery life)

Display: 220 x 176 pix

AC battery charger

USB cable for connectivity with your PC

Includes heavy-duty belt clip

Comes with user guide

Weighs 5.5 oz

I am a seasonal player in the mountains. Play 3 to 4 times a week with a handicap of 20-25. Practice 6 days a week, and do indoor practice in winter. Try to use it to travel also.
I read all kinds of reviews and almost didn't choose this one! I compared all other golf sites before the purchase, and amazon had always had it cheaper even with other discounts from other sites.
It was so easy to do the set up and installation. I don't understand how some had so much trouble. The instructions were very easy. Finding the coursse on the gps are easy to select. It is better than trying to find the pin to point it too, and it's precise on yardage.
I hate that you have to pay a fee every year but, the non fee ones don't have as much precision and choices. I do recommend the leather case to protect it.
Golf being a game of inches, this helps you to study your distances and your game even better! Totally recommend this gps over any other. Get it off amazon! Happy Golfing all!!

We received our SkyCaddie SG5 and have enjoyed using it. It has really helped with the knowledge of how far to the front edge of the green and then knowing the approx distance to the flag. This helps mainly with my short game in knowing how far to hit the approach shot and stay below the flag. This also helps my wife determine the percentage of her wedge swings to get the ball back to the hole. The SkyCaddie infomercial guarantees 5 shots saved and once the fairways start back growing and shots react better I truly feel this will happen. I have seen several of our MGA members using their SkyCaddie and haven't heard a bad word yet! We love our SkyCaddie SG5!

The first unit I purchased had a defective satelite receiver. I had to mail it back. SkyCaddie has a great website and the email response for problems is within one day. I sent the unit back to Amazon and SkyCaddie re-instated my membership on the new unit. The company is true to their word.
As for golfing, the device is priceless. No matter where you are on the course, you know yardage to targets and trouble. The "intelligreen" technology is great. You know the size of the green and as soon as you see the pin you can figure yardage to the pin location. No more guesswork on approaches. I played a course for the first time and had no hesitation is club selection. LOVE IT.

We all know that this thing works OK & gives reasonable accurate yardage to the green. BUT-the customer support is pathetic! Difficult software that works marginal at best, requires yearly fees and when I upgraded my service & paid $20 only to find out it was only good for 2 months. When I call "customer support" "if you can get through", they are very argumentative & condescending.

The SG5 has worked at all of the golf courses I've used it at. I've had some issues with the yardage being off but most of the time it's pretty accurate. Battery life is pretty decent and will certainly last a round or two.

My issue has to do with price and the ability to customize. First off, price. A few hundred dollars for golf GPS software plus the yearly fee isn't exactly cheap. Second, what do you do if the green is off by 30 yards? It's happened several times. You can call up customer service and have them re-mark the course but what guarantee is there that it will happen? None apparently, as my local course is still marked incorrectly after several calls.

I ended up selling the device and downloaded golf GPS software for my BlackBerry. It might not look as pretty but it's free, there's no subscription fee, and if a hole is a bit off I can update yardage through the software in real time. In the end I traded $$$ & graphics for accuracy. Works for me.