14 reviews
Sales Rank: 16202

Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 4
Dimensions (in): 9.1 x 6.2 x 3.2

Model: SG3
UPC: 854119000303
EAN: 0854119000303
ASIN: B0015V60O8

Release Date: March 12, 2008
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days

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Skycaddie SG3 August 11, 2007
15 out of 16 found this review helpful

I purchased an SG 3 and like it very much. It has a relatively large viewing window that can be backlit when desired. I purchased the Skycaddie because of the number of professionally mapped courses on their website. I would like to be able to program course features like bunkers, etc. but that information only seems available on their professionally mapped courses. At least one of their competitors alows you to input that data on any course. Like one of the others who reviewed this product, I could not get the unit to sync with the website through my computer. I wasted an hour and a half trying and came very close to returning the unit. Customer service is not available in the evening and I did not receive a reply to my email to their website. However, I did figure out how to get around the problem that I encountered. When in the registration box, input aaaaa, bbbbb or other meaningless information. It will then bring up a form to edit your informtion. Make the changes at that time and you should be on your way. You will have to enter a valid email address and possibly one other bit of information; the reply will inform you. I would also like to see a less expensive cart mount. Seventy dollars is expensive. A carry case for the handheld and the mount would be nice. One person who rated the product did not like the fact that skygolf charges an annual fee. They do make it known up front that they charge an annual fee. At least one competitor does not charge for this service. Skycaddie had all of the courses that I play in their system. I think that a flat rate of $25 per year would be a fair price to cover all of their courses world wide. Instead, owners must choose from a few different pricing options. I would think that the inceasing competition in this market will eventually force them to reduce the cost of their annual fee options. I also did not appreciate having to purchase an extended warranty in order to have the unit covered the first full year. The company should be willing to stand behind their product. If you are considering purchasing a GPS for golf, I suggest visiting the company websites to see if your courses are in their system and to understand their pricing policies.

5 out of 5 stars

Great tool July 16, 2007
This is a great tool to help your game along. It especially is usefull for avoiding the hazards on the course. I love mine and all my friends and family love theirs too. I just chose the SG3 because I can always throw a couple spare batteries in my bag and never have to worry about charging it like with the SG4.

2 out of 5 stars

Annual Service Rip Off July 8, 2007
5 out of 12 found this review helpful

I have had the device for 1 year now. It works very well. BUT - in order to continue using it for years 2 thru x, you must fork over $30 each year to Skygolf. This for a device that you already paid full price for :-(.

This is like having to purchase your cable TV box then paying TimeWarner another $60 each month to use it. Without the service, the device is worthless.

Most of us do not need constant computer download updates of golf course information in order to be perfectly satisfied with our SkyCaddie. Too bad SkyGolf is not satisfied with the $300 we alread paid them.

1 out of 5 stars

Not Ready For Prime Time March 30, 2007
10 out of 13 found this review helpful

I am really getting better at golf - and I thought the Sky Caddie would help me get even better. Took it home - and couldn't get the unit to communicate with my computer. Called technical support - and it turns out there is a known problem with this Sky Caddie communicating with certain computers - including my IBM Thinkpad. There is no fix or workaround. The SG3 model is supposed to be ideal for the golfer who travels. Of golfers who travel - how many do you suppose travel with IBM Thinkpads? It is not exactly a "Brand X" laptop. I am very disappointed - and will be returning the Sky Caddie.