SkyCaddie SG5 Handheld GPS Receiver

I have used a laser system to measure distance to flag for 3 years now. After seeing info commercials for the gps systems which show front, middle and back readings of a green. I decided that I may be missing something with the laser and my club selection. And I know I was missing something when I could also get readings to ravines, water hazards and bunkers. All this info by just looking down at a screen. No need to site a flag pin. My next decision was which GPS to purchase. That was simple, the one that had the most courses in my area, Skycaddie. I love it. I mounted it to my cart and I glance down for the numbers I need to select a club. The courses were easy for me to download. The hardest thing about the Skycaddie is remembering the abbreviations such as BKR = Bunker. I recommend this product if you want more golf information on your round.

First of all. I have to say that I strugled with giving this item a less than excellent review and I will give this disclaimer; I have only used it twice.

The positive side is that this unit is very easy to use and has aboslutely made my game easier to manage. I am no longer estimating distsnces, I have very accurate yardages that eliminate that indecisive, non commited swing, I can more effectively zero in on my target. While the Sky Caddie will not keep you from having those occasional "meltdowns", it can help you manage your game better and keep meltdowns to a minimum.

Also, by using the "mark" feature, you can get a realistic distance that you hit each club. When you combine that with having the correct yardage, you will absolutely save strokes while learning YOUR game. By the way, it may be somewhat humbling to see how far you really hit that monster drive!

I was somewhat disapointed that there is no overall graphic of the hole. I also realized that it really isn't a big deal but I did expect to see one based on the graphic on the box, and as a result was somewhat dissapointed. Also, I would like to be able to add more locations manually but as far as I can see, you cannot. In addition, I would like to see more targets per hole as it states that it can show up to 40 locations on each hole and so far I have rarely seen more than 10 or so. Once again, see my disclainmer.

Overall, this product rocks and I can't wait to use it again. My purchase went flawlessly as did my regisration and setup of the unit itself. If you are looking to buy a golf GPS, give this one the hairy eyeball. So far, I really do love it.

I have played in a foursome where a friend of mine had a SkyCaddie - an earlier model, and he loved his. I thought it helped me when I played with him - seemed to make play faster - didn't have to step off yardage, etc. So, I decided to treat myself to an early Christmas present and bought the SG 5 about 4 weeks ago. The courses I play on were all available and were easy to download - no problems what so ever - very simple to work through the steps. The very first time I used it was in a scramble, so I don't know how many strokes it shaved off my game, but I sure was making some great shots. Just knowing the yardage was one less thing I had to be worried about - I know I shaved at least 5 or more strokes off my normal game. The best thing about it is when you are not in the fairway - no more guessing and a few yards more than you think can make a big difference. I checked my stride and what I thought was 20 yards was really 17 yards - I guess that is better than the other way around. I have checked yardage markings on golf courses and have found the unit very accurate no more than a couple yards at an occassional 150 marker, others dead on. I place the unit in the cart cup holder and it seems to read just fine - easy to read in full sunlight too. I don't really have too much negative for the unit - it does exactly what I was hoping it would do. One of the courses I play, but not very often, did not have a reading for a water hazard - I thought that was kind of strange because the course is an old course. Some readings are a little funny, it gives a reading to clear a sandtrap eventhough you may be parallel to it, with the hazard really not in play. All in all, I think it is a great addition to my golf game - kind of like a new driver!!

I was a 8 handicap and this device helped me get down to a steady 4. I know how far I hit my clubs, so having accurate distances really helps. I find the SG5 easy to use, I can easily play 36 holes and it still has lots of battery life. I especially like the target display for new courses as it helps me to avoid trouble an select the correct club. I have used the SG5 in Ontario Canada, Michigan and Florida. I have not found a course that I could not download. I'm not crazy about the new skycaddie link, I liked the old method better as I found it easier to search and load new courses. I recently paid for a software upgrade that increases the course capacity from 10 to 20, added a scorecard, as well as some other improvements. Nice upgrade.

Now for the bad stuff. SkyCaddie has without a doubt the worst customer service on earth. Don't get me wrong, I love my SkyCaddie just not the service.

Here's why. My home course has went through some hole changes over the last two years. SkyCaddie was there last August, yet the changes are not yet loaded into the system. Thus I play my home course 100+ rounds with a skycaddie that only contains 80% of the holes. When I write to skycaddie they just dance around the issue saying they sent the info to another department.
The next reason is after I PAID and downloaded the software upgrade, one of the new features is AUTO distance display. This is supposed to be some improvement to the mark your ball, walk then mark again to see how far you hit your shot. I cannot figure out how to acitivate this AUTO feature, and when I write to skycaddie, they just don't bother to answer, EXTREMELY frustrating, they just don't answer!!!! What's with that?
So, I love my skycaddie and will not play without it, but I don't like the customer service or lack of.
New's flash, I tried three times this year to get info on when they would update my home course. Guess what, they emailed to tell me they sent it to another department. Oh my word, will it ever end?

I love this thing. No more searching for hard to find yardage markers. I know how far away from hazards and greens at all times. I can measure the distance my ball travels so that I know exactly what clubs to use for each shot.
The only down side is that my playing partners now consider me their caddie. Oh well!

Product was as avertised. Shipping was fast. The product works very well and is easy to see in the sunlite

The SkyGolf SkyCaddie sg5 was easy to set-up. I was able to download several courses after signing up for a one year membership. The unit works as advertised and is a great time saver on the golf course. No more having to look for a yardage marker that sometimes aren't there.

It wsa deleivered on time and in great condition. It was packed well and was in mint condition. Easy to set up and operate right out of the box.

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Clear visual renderings of each hole; can use at golf courses all over. Very helpful in judging distances. I had been wanting to try one after researching the different brands and decided on the SG5 -- latest and greatest.

I have used a laser system to measure distance to flag for almost 3 years now. With my laser, I could get distances to the flag but I had to guess distances of most hazards. Not being able to get readings to ravines, water hazards and bunkers didn't help. I now needed to decide which GPS to purchase. After doing my due diligence I decided on the Skycaddie. I love it. The courses were easy for me to download. I still use my laser from time to time on some courses and it works well for my scramble partners who are too cheap to buy their own. I recommend this product if you want more golf information on your round.

can get a little ahead of its self, when leaving a green with the score keeping, and was ready to start the first hole again before i entered the score for the eighteenth hole.

The SkyCaddie SG5 is everything plus more than I expected. It is easy to use and it offers several displays allowing for easy viewing. I bought it as a gift for my husband and we have both noticed an improvement in our scores.

So far the SG5 has performed very well. It is very accurate (I have a friend with a Bushnell laser rangefinder and I am usually within a yard of what he comes up with). I really like the ability to adjust the pin position with the intelli-green function. All in all very satisfied with the unit.

I like its ease of use. Ability to download only course withing my state, the nation or the world-totally at my option. At this point I see nothing that I dislike. Used it several times and would not go without it.

I do not know how I got along with out it. I just took the SG5 out of town and it made the round go so much faster and easier. I defintely think this device could save a stroke or two a round.

Easy to use, great visibility in sunlight, sometimes falls off belt clip too easily. Overall a great purchase.

Accurate yardages anywhere on the course from your playing hole.
Real time saver on those occasional errant shots to another fairway in another time zone!!!!

I love having yardages available - it is just like having a caddie to give you yardages and course information.

Sometimes it is slow to start and I miss using it on the first few holes.

Overall - great item and purchase.

Bought for my husband for Christmas. His friend had one. They both love it. Got the color screen because it is easier to see outside (for older people).

It's the best out there & X Long lasting lithium batteries
36 holes no problems. Home & car charging system. Highly reccomended
for all Golfers. Great seller...Fast & packaged well. Thank's alot
It will be well used here in NC or anywhere in the country. Rob E. Scates

This item came highly recommended from a buddy of mine. I had used the laser range finders in the past and like the SG5 much better.

everything was just as expected, and a great bargain over retail stores. Everything was great, just as expected.