Garmin Approach G5 GPS-enabled Golf Handheld
Give your game a boost of confidence with
Garmin’s Approach G5, a rugged, waterproof, touchscreen golf GPS packed with thousands of pre-loaded golf course maps. Approach uses a high-sensitivity GPS receiver to measure individual shot distances and show the exact yardage to fairways, hazards, and greens.
Eliminate the Guesswork: The Approach displays and updates your exact position on stunningly detailed, preloaded course maps throughout the United States. Click to see Garmins current Approach G5 course listing. Approachs highly sensitive GPS receiver pinpoints your position and removes guesswork from your game. And as you move, Approach automatically updates your position, so youll always know your yardage. Theres no subscription or setup fees, and Approach is compliant with USGA rules.
Built for Golfers: Weighing in at just 6.8 ounces with batteries and boasting a transflective color 3-inch touchscreen, the Approach is your featherweight fairway guide regardless of the lighting conditions. IPX7 waterproofing means that the device can withstand accidental immersion as well–but thankfully, youll be avoiding water hazards, of course.
Add More Courses: Garmin is constantly adding more courses to their map data, as well as updating and improving their course maps for Approach G5. Download the latest courses from Garmin.com.
Cost of ownership: The Garmin and uPro are color, so theyre not cheap. If you want to compare apples to apples, you could go to the color SkyCaddie SG5, but be advised that the SG3, SG4, and SG5 are virtually identical in functionality, screen size – basically, EVERYTHING – so youre paying almost $150 more for color alone, which is the cost of a whole 20-inch color TV. (My SG3 is discontinued, so now Im quoting price from the replacement SG4.) Couple that with the amazing wow factor of both the Garmin and the uPro, and the top-of-the-line color SkyCaddie SG5 is a terrible deal. To the SkyCaddies cost of ownership, add their totally outrageous annual membership fees. SkyCaddie also charges ridiculous sums of money for stuff like plastic cart mounts and batteries. The Garmin wins here, hands-down, with all available courses preloaded into memory. No fees whatsoever! For accessories, RAM Mounts makes a rock-solid, relatively reasonably-priced cart mount for the Garmin. The uPro, while not requiring you to pay for a membership, makes you download each course. Theyre all free, if you want to use only Basic Mode. But if you want what makes the unit famous and awesome, which is Pro Mode video previews and flyovers of each hole, you need to pay. If you go for a 20-course package, for example, thats $60. Its still cheaper for most people than SkyCaddie, because theres no annual fee. And the more courses you buy, the cheaper it gets per course. However, uPro accessories such as cart mounts are rarely discounted, and youll pay more for their little plastic add-ons than you would pay for a complete multi-handset cordless phone system or a new DVD player. Check out the best handheld gps
I have used my G5 approach about 6 times and so far have been very pleased with its performance. It is incredibly easy to use. Insert the batteries, turn it on, find the course you are playing and away you go. My friend who has a SkyCaddie thinks my G5 is way cooler and so much easier to use. He also is envious that I dont have to pay yearly subscription fees. I was standing on a marked sprinkler head recently and my G5 showed the exact same distance as the sprinkler head. I love that you have no buttons to manipulate, just touch the screen and you are in business. So easy to move the pin position on the greens, too. Some of negatives are not all courses are included (the list is growing, however) and it “eats” batteries rather quickly and as with all gps unit, the golfer still has to hit the shot. But, there are no subsciption fees (a huge plus) and you do not have to sync it to a computer. It is also very easy to use the other functions, such as the scoring option and measuring shot distance. I did my homework by comparing many of the golf gps units on the market before purchasing the Garmin G5 approach and I think I made the right choice for me.
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SkyGolf SG5 GPS Digital SkyCaddies feature:
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). Its 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 SkyCaddies exclusive, professional 4-Star SkyCourses, IntelliGreen graphics provide an eagles eye view of the green with an indicator representing a direct line-of-play from wherever you are on the course.
- Brilliant, outdoor-readable color display with automatic backlight
- Display: 220 x 176 pixels
- Dimensions: 5.4 x 2.2 x 1.0 inches
- Easy to use, one-handed operation
- Includes IntelliGreen technology with full depth and shape of the green from any angle of approach
- Course memory -10 courses SkyGolf SG5 GPS:
- Includes lithium-ion rechargeable battery (14 hour battery life)
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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.
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Track your location on the course in real time
Ability to measure exact distances to the green, doglegs, sand traps, water hazards or any other course feature.
Information on tees, yardage and handicap for each hole.
“Full color digital course maps available for thousands of courses.
Pharos iGPS-SD receiver is an ultra compact, highly sensitive, 12-channel GPS receiver that plugs directly into the secure digital port of a Pocket PC. Compatible with SDIO devices, the iGPS-SD is now bundled with StarCaddy Golf software. The StarCaddy Golf software uses Pharos iGPS-SD receiver to give golfers accurate, GPS-based yardages on the golf course. Golfers can use StarCaddy to determine the exact yardage to any course feature (greens, hazards etc), keep score and take the guesswork out of their game. StarCaddy uses detailed digital course maps created from satellite and aerial imagery to display the exact position of the golfer and all course features.
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Sureshot GPS Golf System
How far is the pin? How many times have you heard that on the course? The answer is here. The SureShot GPS is a compact, hand-held, easy to use GPS (Global Positioning System) device specific to golf. With the option of attaching to your belt, golf cart or buggy, the SureShot GPS means never having to look for a distance again. Wherever in the world you play golf, the SureShot GPS will allow you to obtain distances from tee to green. Experience the difference with better club selection, speedier play and statistical information per round. Benefits: Select the hole to play and know the distance to the front, center, and back of the green from anywhere on the course. Know the distance to up to 15 recorded points identifying hazards, etc. for each hole. Maintain momentum during play, as they no longer have to search for distance marker. Know pace of play and elapsed playing time. Record individual golf courses quickly and simply and save up to 10 different courses. Download from the Tee2Green website pre-recorded courses which can be included in the 10 courses available on the sureshotgps. Use SureShot GPS on any golf course in the world (subject to local rules). Record fairways hit, greens in regulation, putts and provide statistics. Provided with the SureShot GPS is the bonus Windows software SureAnalysis, which further analyzes play and keeps statistics for specific or multiple games. Measure their shots and know the exact distance for each club. Enabling this feature allows club recommendation depending on the distance to the green.”How far to the green?” is not only the most common question on the course, but arguably the most important as well. If you dont have an accurate feel for which club to use, its tough to keep your scores low. Enter the handheld Sureshot GPS golf system, which displays the distance to both the green and nearby hazards on two easy-to-read screens. The first screen, known as the green screen, shows the distance from your ball to the front, center, and rear of the green. The second hazard screen, meanwhile, displays up to 15 hazards per hole, with a colored icon representing each hazard. Wondering whether you can carry the pond? Check the Sureshot. Trying to figure out if the sand trap is located 20 yards short of the pin or at the same distance? Take a look at the hazard info. Plus, the Sureshot helps you maintain your momentum while you play, as youll no longer have to search for distance markers in the fairway.
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GolfLogix GPS by Garmin
Wherever you are on the course, GolfLogix displays the key distances to hazards and the green in big bold numbers all on a sleek black palm-sized device. The screen advances automatically to all of the targets on the golf course so there are no buttons to push or lasers to point during your round. The GolfLogix GPS-8 can store the following data on each hole: front/center/back of green; hazards; bunkers; water; lay-ups; and carries.
You get the distance to the front/center/back of green for each hole. The GolfLogix GPS-8 includes Garmins high sensitivity, 12-channel GPS receiver which ensures faster satellite acquisition time and superior accuracy. Nicely compact in your hand, it weighs 5.3 ounces with batteries and measures 1.2 inches thin. The case is 100 percent waterproof (submersible in water per IPX7 standard tests) and is shock-proof and impact-resistant for rugged outdoor use. The large LCD screen (1.25 by 2.25 inches) has a 64 x 128 pixel resolution and features excellent visibility in direct sunlight with adjustable screen contrasts and backlight screen setting for dark playing conditions.
What are the advantages of GolfLogix GPS versus other yardage devices? A handheld GPS device, such as GolfLogix GPS, offers more flexibility during a typical round of golf. You can bring the GPS to the ball and get more accurate distance data. Unlike other laser devices, there is no need to point and aim or have a direct line of sight to the hazard or hole.
- Large LCD screen (1.25″W x 2.25″H)
- User friendly software and hardware
- Auto-advances to each target on the course for completely hands-free use
- Excellent visibility in direct sunlight with adjustable screen contrasts
- Backlight screen setting for dark playing conditions
- Shock-proof and impact resistant for rugged outdoor use
- Displays in yards or meters
- Instant distances to greens and hazards
- Holds up to 20 courses Minimum System Requirements*
- PC with Microsoft Windows 2000/XP
How do I get golf course maps on my GolfLogix GPS? Included with your initial purchase is access to download a single golf course map of your choice. Simply follow the step-by-step instructions in the Quick Start Guide located in the box to download the Course Manager Software from the GolfLogix Web site. Then follow the registration and activation screens on your computer to obtain your free golf course map. With a $29.95 annual membership, you can download an unlimited amount of golf courses worldwide (currently more than 15,000 in the database) and have access to GolfLogix product enhancements and upgrades.
Easily download course data using the GolfLogix software, and store up to 20 courses in the GPS-8 at one time. The included, simple-to-use software lets you download up to 20 golf course maps on your unit at one time. Simply connect your GolfLogix GPS to your personal computer, and the software walks you through a few easy steps to download golf course maps from the GolfLogix database of more than 15,000 golf courses. The software is compatible with Windows 2000/XP/Vista as well as Mac OS X (Tiger/Leopard). Download your favorite course for free or become a member for a low annual subscription fee and gain access to the entire worldwide database. Check out the best handheld gps
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uPro Golf GPS by Callaway Golf
uPro Golf GPS The uPro uses state-of-the-art technology to make it the most innovative and effective product of its kinds. With features that are unparalleled for a golf GPS device, the uPro provides the avid golfer with aerial and satellite photography of the golf course coupled with GPS technology to clearly show golf course hazards, distance and the overall layout of each hole. Graphics and text are crystal clear with a large 2.2″ high resolution color screen that is easily viewable outdoors, even in direct sunlight. Patent pending SmartView technology automatically generates the proper views of the course based on your current location and updates those views appropriately as you move on the golf course. The sleek and unobtrusive design of the uPro can easily fit in a pocket or belt holder without interfering with the natural golf swing. Features: Super-fast GPS locking allows for the quickest startup time high GPS sensitivity ensures that the uPro remains locked under the most extreme conditions No need to install drivers or software uPro does not require additional software to connect to our servers to download golf courses – users can easily download courses at nearly any computer with an internet connection The high resolution color screen combines up-to-date aerial and satellite imagery with GPS for the most accurate views and measurements on the golf course Easy to understand graphicsLooking to improve your course management skills? Turn to the uPro golf GPS system, which employs state-of-the-art GPS, aerial, and satellite technology to accurately render the details of thousands of golf courses. The uPro starts by providing the avid golfer with aerial and satellite photographs of the golf course, so you can see what the hole looks like before you play it. At the same time, the units built-in GPS system clearly locates the golf course hazards and flagstick, so you know what youre up against at any moment. With each glance at the 2.2-inch, high-resolution color screen, you can see a different view of the fairway, check out the upcoming sand traps and water hazards, or receive a distance marker that helps you select the correct club length. Even more impressive, the uPros SmartView technology anticipates the hazards that youll face on your next shot, so you can plan accordingly based on the strengths of your game. Dont want to carry water on your second shot? The SmartView technologys dynamically generated “viewports” will tell you which area of the fairway or rough will provide a water-free path.
The uPro is compatible with Windows XP, Vista, and Mac OS X v10.4 or later (Windows 2000 is the oldest version of Windows that is compatible with the uPro). However, note that the uPro does not require any additional software to connect with the uPro servers. Instead, users can easily download golf courses at uPros web site. Once youre online, the web site gives the user a list of all golf courses in the U.S.–in your choice of Basic or Pro mode–on a click-and-buy basis. The units GPS technology also automatically determines which courses are nearby. And as an add-on software download, the device can accept voice commands to make menu navigation virtually hands-free. Check out all the best handheld gps
The uPro offers aerial and satellite photographs of thousands of golf courses.
The uPro comes with a rechargeable lithium-ion battery, a wall adapter, a USB cable, and a single free Pro mode download of any golf course. The device comes with a six-month warranty.
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