26 reviews
Sales Rank: 1937

Shipping Weight (lbs): 2
Dimensions (in): 9.1 x 6.2 x 3.2
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MPN: SG0003
Model: SG2
UPC: 854119000051
EAN: 0854119000051
ASIN: B0015UYCMG

Release Date: March 12, 2008
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5 Years and Still Truckin' December 30, 2007
2 out of 3 found this review helpful

My SG2 has worked great for 5 years now. Used it a lot in the US, Panama and elsewhere in Latin America. All this time the only problem is that the rubber gromet that covers the battery and data plug broke.

I don't have a subscription any more since I only use my SG2 for user input courses -- no subscription needed for that. I don't know if there's any cause-effect with the SG2, but my handicap index has gone from a 6-something to under three. Damn it's tough playing with sandbaggers.

Looks like I'll finally have to get a battery soon. It runs out after about 5 hours now. Sure wish there was competion for battery sources.

5 out of 5 stars

Flawless over 5 years December 22, 2007
2 out of 4 found this review helpful

Sky Golf SkyCaddie SG2 I have used this device 5 years and I have never had a minute's trouble with it. Where do these bad reviews come from? You turn it on as soon as you arrive at the course. (Don't wait till you tee off) The unit rides in the cup holder just fine. It automatically changes to the next hole for you so you never really need to touch it. If you play with a stranger, they may not even notice it at first, but they will love it before the round is over. On an especially good tee shot, you might push a single button, ride to the ball, push again, and see exactly how far you hit it. I programmed my course myself (it was before it became available for download). That is easy also. You just play a round about dusk, and push a button at the front, back, and middle of each green. Bingo.
Now I have the professionally-done version of my home course. It has the driving range also, so wherever I am on the range, I know the blue flag is 160 yards, etc. I'm a Mac guy and I hate that it doesn't support mac, but I get by using the office PC for downloads. The fee for the web subscription is a minor downer, but it has been worth it to download virtually any course in the USA. I have use the device in foreign countries as well. I have never once had the battery to run out on me. Maybe tomorrow, though since I just told that. I think the bad reviews must be when a button breaks or something. I just love mine and I would never be without it. PS: The intelli-green feature is not of any real benefit to me--the distances are the key !

1 out of 5 stars

SkyCaddie: Electronic Snake Oil December 20, 2007
5 out of 6 found this review helpful

Sky Golf SkyCaddie SG2This product is simply junk. I've had two of them. Purchased at my golf club. The side mark button stopped functioning after 2 weeks of very light use, little of which involved the mark button. Noticed the failure when showing it off to a golf bud during a round. The club replaced it with a new one. That is when all hell broke out. The customer service at Sky Golf is just plain non functional.

On the first unit I had purchased a membership and warranty. After too many phone calls and emails to recall, I finally got them to transfer the membership from the 14 day old unit to the new replacement. Or so I thought. I was reduced to screaming into the phone to a lady that was more helpful than any of the other dolts. All they had to do was replace the ID/SN from the old one to the new one on my account and they failed miserably.

A month after the purchase I left for Saudi Arabia, where I spent 7 months. Upon my return I charged the unit and went out for a much needed round..no problem. I charged the contraption that night so that I could use it again the next day. Low and behold it doesn't work!!! I took it back the pro shop. They are trying to get the thing repaired and work through my ID/SN problem. I just want my money back at this point.

Don't buy this item. Sodomy is illegal in Texas, but apparently not where SkyCaddies are made.

3 out of 5 stars

Great device... when it works December 2, 2007
2 out of 3 found this review helpful

I've used my SG2 for four months, and when I can get a satellite signal, I love it.

Knowing the precise yardage to each pin, hazard and fairway target from anywhere on the course increases my confidence in club selection, and thus my concentration over the ball and the accuracy of my approach shots.

I especially like the "mark ball location" feature which allows you to measure the distance of your previous shot -- now I have real data to indicate how far I hit each club.

THE PROBLEM: more often than not, my device cannot find a satellite signal. This is incredibly frustrating! I would be a five-star delighted customer if I could count on the gizmo to work when I get to the course.

I have no sense of whether connectivity is a function of geography (I live in Seattle), weather (I live in Seattle), tasking of GPS satellites to Iraq or what... but I cannot count on being able to use my SG2 when I go to play a round.

Check with other users in your area: if they have good satellite coverage, then buy with confidence.

1 out of 5 stars

poor repair and warranty policy September 7, 2007
9 out of 10 found this review helpful

I am very disappointed in Sky Golf's policy on repair and warranty of my SG2. After six months the unit would not take a charge and Sky Golf would only offer a "refurbished" caddie at $169.00 or a replacement at $229.00. Since retail is around $259.00, Sky Golf is not making any real adjustment for a clearly defective unit. Buy at your own risk!