SkyCaddie SG5 Golf GPS (Black) | 
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List Price: $459.95 Buy New: $395.00 You Save: $64.95 (14%)
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Rating: 21 reviews
Size: Each Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.2 Dimensions (in): 9 x 6.1 x 3.2
MPN: SG5 Model: SG5 UPC: 854119000495 EAN: 0854119000495 ASIN: B0015UYEE2
Release Date: March 12, 2008 Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Full-featured golf GPS with large, color LCD with automatic backlighting | | • | Includes IntelliGreen technology with full depth and shape of the green from any angle of approach | | • | Plot greens yourself, or subscribe to one of three SkyCourse memberships for access to up to 16,000 courses | | • | Water resistant for use in all playing conditions | | • | Rechargeable battery provides up to 14 hours of continuous use |
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Amazon.com Product Description 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.
Product Description 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 16,000 professionally mapped courses. Simply choose the color theme that best helps you plan your next shot. Features: IntelliGreen, plus all targets from tee to green Rechargeable battery Easy, one-handed operation Automatic backlight Rugged, water-resistant case Membership Purchase Policy Customers may elect to sell their original SkyCaddie after purchasing a new SkyCaddie model. The original SkyCaddie and associated Club Membership must be deactivated prior to selling it to another individual. This step releases the SkyCaddie and ends the associated Club Membership. More importantly, it removes your personal contact information and data from the SkyCaddie. Once deactivated, the purchaser may register, create an account, and purchase a Club Membership as would any new customer. Customers may elect to sell their original SkyCaddie after purchasing a new SkyCaddie model. The original SkyCaddie and associated Club Membership must be deactivated prior to selling it to another individual. This step releases the SkyCaddie and ends the associated Club Membership. More importantly, it removes your personal contact information
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Love the iGreen button October 10, 2008 I can't play golf without my SkyCaddie. The iGreen button is really cool. You can move the center green target to any point on the green. I have all the numbers I need to hit more greens and avoid bunkers! Anyone struggling with their short game needs this feature.
Doesn't work with Mac 10.5.5 October 10, 2008 Ordered Skycaddie SG5. Does not work with Mac 10.5.5. Constantly loops you back to download. Software agreement provides no button to agree. Download of new icons hangs up for hours. Never could register. Attempts to load courSkyCaddie SG 5ses never completed. Don't buy this if you have a Mac. Mine is going back.SkyCaddie SG 5
Stroke Saver October 8, 2008 I recently bought the SG5 and have used it for 8 rounds. I also own a Bushnell range finder (without pin seeker). I find the SG5 much more useful. The biggest advantage is knowing the distance to the front, middle and back of the green from any angle of approach. Blind or uphill doesn't matter a bit. I'm learning exactly what swing it takes to go different distances from 100 yards in. The layup distances are very helpful. My third time out using it I shot the best round of my life.
I am still carrying the Bushnell, but have only used it once since I got the SG5. Every course in my area (DE) that I play has been mapped and is available for download. All those on my planned golf vacation next week are mapped. I looked up some courses I have played in Phoenix and Florida and they were already mapped. You can check their website to see if the courses you normally play are done.
I bought the car charger so I can plug it in my car and not risk forgetting and leaving it home on charge. This has worked out great.
Its also helped me learn exactly how much carry I can expect on a good shot which has helped me get the ball closer to the pin or given me a shorter chip. My handicap has dropped from 13 to 11 so far.
My only wish would be that you could download the courses to your computer and then transfer them to the SG5 without the annual membership. I would be willing to pay a few bucks for to add an additional course I was going to play when I download it. 95% of the time I play the same 10 or 15 courses.
Overall - this thing ROCKS.
Not always accurate - forget about after products & Customer Service September 21, 2008 2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This device, SKY CADDIE, seems to ONLY work well SOME of the time. You can be standing in one spot, not moving and the yardage indicators can change dramatically or it will start reading other holes if you are in the wrong spot.
Of even more importance are the incredibly BAD after products and absolutely horrific customer service. $10 for a Clip (worth about .10 cents). $15 Bag Straps (a simple piece of nylon) doesn't even fit around standard 10" bag, $25 Case is a piece of garbage and trying to speak or even get customer service is a nightmare. Oh, and let's not forget the outrageous fees of $50 they charge just to be able to use the device on a golf course. Unless you are a total fool STRONGLY ADVISE - DO NOT PURCHASE THIS ITEM.
Great Golf GPS! September 11, 2008 1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I have had no issues with the SkyCaddie. I actually returned the GolfLogix due to issues with accuracy and difficulty reading the screen. The SkyCaddie is easy to operate, read, and is incredibly useful. I also prefer the number of golf courses GolfCaddie offers...and for $29 bucks a year...please, this is cheap folks! I did download the new Onyx screen theme and had no issues. I am using Mac, and it works great. They even guarantee that if you don't reduce your overall strokes per game you can return the unit...that is confidence! If the PGA and all the Pros and my local PGA/Country Club are using SkyCaddies...that is very telling Get One, you will love it!
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