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SKYGOLF SkyCaddie SG5
SkyGolf SkyCaddie SG5 The state-of-the-art SkyCaddie SG5 adds a brilliant, outdoor-readable color display to the patented IntelliGreen technology, which enables golfers to measure the full depth of the green from any angle of approach and shows distances for all targets and hazards on any of SkyGolf s 24,000+ professionally mapped courses*. Simply choose the color theme that best helps you plan your next shot. Feature (includes $70 of free accessories): 20 course capacity IntelliGreen Pro: Adds the ability to display distances to major tiers, contours, false fronts and mounds from a golfer's angle of approach to the green Displays automatic depth of green from angle of approach SkyCaddie HoleVue: Displays a graphical image of a hole using SkyGolf's reliable ground-mapping process (includes zoom function SkyCaddie QuickVue: Quick, virtual road map to help any golfer develop a smart plan of attack on every hole. QuickVue is available on 24,000+ golf courses in the SkyGolf li
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52 out of 60(87%)customers would recommend this product to a friend.
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Overall Rating:
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Date: November 12, 2009
Avoid This One
Date: November 12, 2009
Reasonably accurate for yardage, but doesn't accurately show hazards on the several courses I play regularly. It shows traps/water that are not there as well as not showing hazards that are. Also the constant charges ($20) a pop for features that should have been included makes this a very expensive device. It's annoying that during the first year of ownership feature upgrades are not included.
I definitely won't be using this for a second year, the value it provides is not worth the membership fee. It is helpful, but I think another device would be a better investment.
Pros: Quality, Easy to Use
Cons: Poor Design
Reviewed by:
MthGolfer
Skill Level: Intermediate
Where do you play most often? Municipal
How often do you play? Multiple times per week
Helpfulness Rating: 0 out of 1
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Date: November 12, 2009
shaved strokes off my game
Date: November 12, 2009
I was given the sg 2.5 for a christmas present about 3 years ago. I purchased the SG 5, late this summer. WOW! big difference with the color screen, the 10 more courses you can store, and the ability to keep your score. I really like the ability to get the distance front, center and back of the green. Bottem line, my scores have come down thanks to the sky caddie. Now if they could come up with something to help me with my putts.
Pros: Features, Quality, Easy to Use, Good Value
Cons: Durability
Reviewed by:
golfforfood
Location: upper marlboro, md
Skill Level: Intermediate
Gender: Male
Where do you play most often? Other public
How often do you play? Multiple times per week
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Date: November 4, 2009
SkyCaddie SG5
Date: November 4, 2009
I had been using the SG2 for the past several years and liked it. I moved up to the SG5 recently and I am very pleased. It has many more features -longer battery life between charges, a bigger and easier to read screen (even in the bright Arizona sun), Internal score card. It speeds play because I don't waste time looking for distance markers. I have even found some courses that have been redesigned that failed to put in "new" distance markers on the sprinkler heads, the SkyCaddie gave the correct distance to the green. It is on the upper end of the price tier but I highly reccomend the SG5.
Pros: Features, Quality, Easy to Use, Durability
Reviewed by:
MrPete
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Skill Level: Intermediate
Gender: Male
Where do you play most often? Other public
How often do you play? Multiple times per month
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Date: November 4, 2009
Worst Purchase Ever
Date: November 4, 2009
Don't waste your money. My SkyCaddie worked great for 6 months, then most yardages were inaccurate. SKYGOLF support didn't help solve the issue and SKYGOLF did not stand behind their product. Once you buy the product your on your own,
Pros: Easy to Use
Cons: Quality
Reviewed by:
Golfer21
Location: North Carolina
Skill Level: Advanced
Gender: Male
Where do you play most often? Private
How often do you play? Multiple times per week
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Date: October 1, 2009
SkyCaddie just works!
Date: October 1, 2009
Great product. Easy to use and easy to view. Very accurate. Saves strokes especially if you're dealing with deep greens like my home course. Getting the accurate distance to the back has sometimes had me adjust one to two clubs. The ability to get a distance for the layup yardage to have yourself 85 to 90 yards out has helped me alot. I'm a14 hdcp and I highly recommend.
Pros: Features, Quality, Easy to Use, Good Value, Durability
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Bogeybox
Location: Texas
Skill Level: Intermediate
Gender: Male
Where do you play most often? Private
How often do you play? Multiple times per month
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Date: September 22, 2009
great product,
Date: September 22, 2009
went from the sg2 to the sg5, good move. lots more features, accurate, easy to read, the leather case is a nice feature to have
Pros: Features, Quality, Easy to Use, Good Value, Durability
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frankiecr
Location: sarasota, fl
Skill Level: Advanced
Gender: Male
Where do you play most often? Municipal
How often do you play? Multiple times per week
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Date: September 21, 2009
Takes the guessing out
Date: September 21, 2009
I got this for a present and it really helps. Takes all the guessing out and is a definite stroke saver. A bit pricey but will hopefully last a lifetime and I guess if youre playing golf youre not too bothered about cost anyway !! Also you can charge your buddies $1 for every yardage you give, now thats how to make money from golf !!
Pros: Features, Quality, Easy to Use, Durability
Reviewed by:
taz4
Location: Ohio
Skill Level: Intermediate
Gender: Male
Where do you play most often? Other public
How often do you play? Multiple times per week
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Date: September 7, 2009
Beware of "extra" costs
Date: September 7, 2009
Let's start this review saying that I really like this device, it's great on the course and helped me improve my game by at least 4-5 strokes per round. Now the "ugly" truth; the battery life is horrible!! The customer service guy at skygolf told me that their batteries are built to last 12-14 months! The replacement is around $50 (all in). Factor that in to your yearly subscription of $30 to $60 and you'll have an $80 + cost EVERY YEAR over the cost of this product. I'm replacing the battery and selling mine! Too bad, 'cause I really like it.
Pros: Features, Easy to Use
Cons: Quality, Durability
Reviewed by:
CalGolf
Skill Level: Intermediate
Gender: Male
Where do you play most often? Other public
How often do you play? Multiple times per month
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Date: September 1, 2009
Great for the Amature
Date: September 1, 2009
I don't generally don't spin the ball, so knowing the yardage to the front, middle & back of the green helps with the bounce & roll on the green.
Pros: Quality, Durability
Cons: Poor Design
Reviewed by:
bonz
Location: Metro, IA
Skill Level: Intermediate
Gender: Male
Where do you play most often? Municipal
How often do you play? Multiple times per week
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Date: August 31, 2009
Sky Caddie SG-5
Date: August 31, 2009
I've had my Sky Caddie since late July 2009. I use it every time I play. On a course that is mapped, it is GREAT with giving accurate distance to & over hazards etc.
I recently played a course with GPS in the cart. The Sky Caddie had virtually the exact numbers at every location throughout the round.
On a course that has only the front/middle/back yardages it is still helpful in that you know accurately how far away you are.
I now find myself checking the front/middle/back numbers more than the actual distance to the pin. Getting onto the putting surface is just as important as knowing where the pin is located.
I agree with others who have posted......the annual fee is a bit pricey, but Sky Caddie is the best there is.
Pros: Features, Quality, Easy to Use, Good Value, Durability
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Ump20
Location: New Mexico
Skill Level: Intermediate
Gender: Male
Where do you play most often? Other public
How often do you play? Multiple times per week
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Overall Rating:
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Date: August 19, 2009
Great tool for learning club distances
Date: August 19, 2009
Now I'm learning how far I hit my 5 iron, 6, 7, 8, etc.
Also keeps score of shots and putts for each hole. Just wish i could transfer back to my PC
Pros: Features, Quality, Easy to Use, Good Value
Reviewed by:
Cityman
Location: Philadelphia area
Skill Level: Intermediate
Gender: Male
Where do you play most often? Private
How often do you play? Multiple times per month
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Overall Rating:
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Date: August 9, 2009
Golf GPS
Date: August 9, 2009
Great product has worked flawlessly in every way. It is a little on the expensive side but, works absolutely great. The only downside is paying an annual fee.
Pros: Quality, Easy to Use, Durability
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TVTommy68
Location: Central Ohio
Skill Level: Advanced
Gender: Male
Where do you play most often? Other public
How often do you play? Multiple times per week
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Overall Rating:
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Date: August 7, 2009
good value
Date: August 7, 2009
lives up to all the hype. Still some features I haven't used yet - but it's still new. Wish the instructions were a little clearer - but I"ll figure it out.
Pros: Good Value
Reviewed by:
breaking100
Location: Florida
Skill Level: Intermediate
Gender: Female
Where do you play most often? Other public
How often do you play? Multiple times per week
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Date: August 7, 2009
SkyCaddie SG5
Date: August 7, 2009
I have been using the SkyCaddie SG5 for the last few weeks and it has helped lower my scores by giving me accurate info for approach shots, my short game and the info on fairway bunkers and water hazards. I would recommend it to anyone who wants accurate info for carrying troubles spots and for accurate lay-ups.
Pros: Features, Quality, Easy to Use
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Cheetah
Location: Egg Harbor, Wisconsin
Skill Level: Intermediate
Gender: Male
Where do you play most often? Private
How often do you play? Multiple times per week
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Date: July 29, 2009
Skycaddie SG5
Date: July 29, 2009
I like it very much, easy to use and the hook up to the computer is easy.
Pros: Features, Quality, Easy to Use, Good Value, Durability
Reviewed by:
Wiggy
Location: Redding, California
Skill Level: Intermediate
Gender: Male
Where do you play most often? Other public
How often do you play? Multiple times per month
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Date: July 23, 2009
Skycaddie Flaws
Date: July 23, 2009
I have owned a Skycaddie (SG2) for 3 1/2 years. The following comments pertain to all Skycaddie models. I have had to replace the rechargable battery 3 times in 3 years (Skycaddie charges$50 per battery although they can be had on the Internet for less). I have had to send in the unit twice for repairs ($50 first time and $75 second time plus $15 for shipping). Customer service is fair. The last time I sent in for repairs they replaced the unit but sent it back with a dead battery. I had to debate with C/s for an hour before they agreed to send me a new battery.
And of course the annual subscription fee seems excessive.
I don't need all the stats and other frills provided by other units, but I want a unit that lasts without requiring repairs or a new battery every time I turn around.
And of course the annual subscription fee seems excessive.
I don't need all the stats and other frills provided by other units, but I want a unit that lasts without requiring repairs or a new battery every time I turn around.
Pros: Easy to Use
Cons: Durability
Reviewed by:
RHReed
Location: Denver
Skill Level: Intermediate
Gender: Male
Where do you play most often? Other public
How often do you play? Multiple times per week
Helpfulness Rating: 1 out of 1
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Overall Rating:
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Date: July 23, 2009
Overpriced
Date: July 23, 2009
This is selling for $399. You can buy a Callaway uPro for $399 and get $100 off with rebate! uPro has satellite views - SkyCaddie doesn't
uPro has Basic view which is the same as SkyCaddie and you can download Basic view for courses all over the world for FREE! The Pro mode courses cost a couple bucks a course but I love the satellite view. I had an SG4 but it broke so I replaced it with a uPro and am darn happy! SkyCaddie cost me $50 a year even if I didn't want to download any more courses. The unit is disabled if you don't pay your annual fee!
Reviewed by:
MikeNy
Location: Minnesota & California
Skill Level: Intermediate
Gender: Male
Where do you play most often? Municipal
How often do you play? Multiple times per week
Helpfulness Rating: 0 out of 1
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Date: July 14, 2009
very good product
Date: July 14, 2009
excellent sky caddie,saves strokes but the annual price of 49.95 is to ecpensive
Pros: Quality, Easy to Use
Cons: annual price is to much
Reviewed by:
root
Helpfulness Rating: 1 out of 1
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Overall Rating:
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Date: July 14, 2009
One of my best purchases..
Date: July 14, 2009
The guessing came is finally over..Knowing exact yardages to front, center, and back of the green has dropped 5 strokes off my score.Now all i need to do is improve my putting...It took me sometime to purchase a gps but it was well worth it..Besides paying for lessons this is one of the best purchases you can buy to improve your golf game..I will never play another round without my skycaddie..
Pros: Quality, Easy to Use
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Locktite
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Overall Rating:
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Date: July 1, 2009
Awesome, but...
Date: July 1, 2009
Having played with golfers using the SG5, I really liked how it worked and when I saw the great deal from Golfsmith, I was sold. I am basically a one-track golfer with 20+ years at the same course and when you are in the fairway, memory usually takes over and you know what to hit. I have found the SG5 most helpful when I am off the fairway AND/OR when within 80 yds of the green. Just seeing the SG5 displaying the you have 67 yards to carry to the front over the bunker is positive reinforcement rather than say 70 or so yards by guesstimating. I hope that they continue to upgrade the software to make it so you can download your scorecard as well as any of the "Mark Ball" locations to your pc after your round.
Pros: Quality, Easy to Use, Good Value
Reviewed by:
breezy
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