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SkyCaddie SG2.5 Golf GPS Review

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SkyCaddie SG2.5 Golf GPS is a course yardage tool for golfers wanting the basics in a compact, lightweight and easy to handle unit.

The SkyCaddie company is exceptional in that their certified professionals physically visit and map each course. They personally walk, map, record, and triple check for accuracy every possible target that might come into play.

At only 3.8 ounces, it is the lightest and most compact rangefinder on the market.

  • Outdoor-readable greyscale display
  • Conforms to USGA/R&A ruling
  • lithium-rechargeable battery
  • Patented Intelligreen® technology
  • “Mark Ball” measures shot distance

IntelliGreen allows golfers to measure the full depth and shape of the green from any angle of approach.

See the SkyCaddie SG2.5 Golf GPS On Amazon.com

SkyCaddie SG2.5 Reviews, Overview and User Feedback

Rating:

5 / 10

Actual Customer Feedback:

“Bottom line for me is: Good product, lousy customer service. If I was going to spend my money again, I would go with the laser range-finder.”
Portion of SkyCaddie SG2.5 user review on Amazon.com

“The unit wouldn’t interface with Windows Vista, when I switched to Windows XP setup worked flawlessy. I’ve used it for four or five rounds so far, and even dropped it once. It’s well built, compact, and operation is reliable”
Portion of SkyCaddie SG2.5 Golf GPS user review on Amazon.com

“After getting the SkyCaddie SG2.5, I dropped at least two strokes off my score. It makes a world of difference knowing your distances instead of just guessing.”
Partial user review on Amazon.com of SkyCaddie SG2.5

“I bought a Sky Caddie 2.5 recently, after reading a review and I can’t recommend it enough. My home course doesn;t have too many yardage markers inside 100 yards and the GPS is a godsend. The only problem is that your playing partners will constantly be asking you for yardages. :)
Portion of SkyCaddie SG2.5 Golf GPS user comment on GolfReview.com forum

Our Research on SkyCaddie SG2.5 Golf GPS Suggests:

A significant number of SkyCaddie product owners experience frustration towards SkyCaddie’s support system.

If there are no problems with the unit, users generally feel it does it’s job well, but according to our survey of online user reviews, there can be problems with software.

Limitations:

  1. Cannot record scores. Many golf GPS devices do provide this ability.

Some SkyCaddie SG2.5 owners regret their decisions due to poor support, or difficulties getting the unit setup correctly (GPS units must be synced to a computer).

The unit is extremely compact and therefore more likely to actually be used, which is it’s biggest feature.

Verdict:

Get it if computers don’t scare you and you’re confident you will be able to figure out syncing it up without need of tech support.

And you want an extemely light and compact golf GPS unit…this one weighs in at only 3.8 oz.

see the SkyCaddie SG2.5 GPS page on Amazon.com

SkyCaddie SG2.5 Golf GPS Details

Company Info: SkyGolf is a company that uses GPS, the Internet, mobile handsets and proprietary content to provide an instant answer to the oldest question in golf, “How far?”

SkyHawke Technologies, LLC
274 Commerce Park Drive
Suite M
Ridgeland, MS 39157
US
601-605-6100
Fax:601-605-9225

Domain Name: SKYGOLFGPS.COM

Specifications: Model Number: SG2.5 (SG 2.5)
Screen Size: 128 x 128 Pix
Battery: Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery (up to 14 hours)
Battery Charger Included: Yes
Carrying Case included: Yes, water-resistant
USB Cable Included: Yes
Cart Mount: Optional
Car Charger: Optional
Weight: 3.8 Ounces
Size: 4.5” x 2.2” x 0.8”
Features:
  • Distances update automatically as you move around the course
  • Battery Gauge
  • Yards / Meters
  • select Hole in play
  • Select any target on green for yardage reading
  • Satellite signal strength indicator
  • Intelligreen®
  • stores up to 10 courses
  • Programmable memory module to store thousands of targets
  • Easy to use, one-handed operation
Tournament Legal: Yes
(You should check with your golf professional prior to use in a USGA sanctioned event)
System Requirements: Personal Computer with Windows:

  • PC with MS Windows 2000/ XP / Vista 32 bit only
  • 256 MB of RAM
  • 4MB of available hard disk space
  • 2X CD-ROM drive (optional)
  • Available USB port 1.1 or 2.0
  • Internet access
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer version 6.0 or higher

MAC Computer by Apple

  • MAC OS v10.3.8, v10.4, or v10.5
  • Safari v2.0.4 or v3.0.4
Course Subscription Cost:
Number of Allotted Courses in Plan Unlimited courses in your country Unlimited courses in your Americas (non-U.S.) Unlimited courses worldwide
Price $34.95/yr $54.95/yr $64.95/yr

* all plans include security package to deter theft

“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 included at no extra charge.”

Price: Click to see the lowest price
Return Policy: 30 days.

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