GPS & Rangefinder Information Guide
About GPS Technology
Golf GPS technology provides golfers with the most accurate distances to greens and hazards. Having instant access to this information is thought to have numerous benefits including lowered scores, increased confidence and faster play.
GPS Comparison Chart GPS Comparison Chart | Key Features | Fees | Course Availability | Power | Front / Center / Back | Fairway Target | Course Imagery | Display | Water Resistance | Course Memory | Size | Battery Life | PC/Mac Compatible |
| SGX SkyCaddie | $19.95 - $59.95/yr | Unlimited access to over 26,000 courses | Rechargeable | Yes | Yes | Actual Ground Verified | Color | Yes | 50 Courses | 4.8" x 2.48" x 0.75" | 14 hrs | PC / Mac |
| SG5 SkyCaddie | $29.95/yr | Unlimited access to over 26,000 courses | Rechargeable | Yes | Yes | Actual Ground Verified | Color | Yes | 20 Courses | 5.4" x 2.2" x 1.0" | 14 hrs | PC / Mac |
| SG3.5 SkyCaddie | $29.95/yr | Unlimited access to over 26,000 courses | 3 AAA Batteries | Yes | Yes | Actual Ground Verified | Color | Yes | 20 Courses | 5.0" x 2.2" x 0.8" | Dependent on batteries | PC / Mac |
| SG2.5 SkyCaddie | $29.95/yr | Unlimited access to over 26,000 courses | Rechargeable | Yes | Yes | Yes | B/W | Yes | 20 Courses | 4.5" x 2.2" x 0.8" | 14 hrs | PC / Mac |
| Approach G5 Garmin | FREE | >7,500 Pre Loaded | 2 AA Batteries | Yes | Yes | Yes | Color Touchscreen | Waterproof | Unlimited | 4.5" x 2.3" x 1.4" | Dependent on batteries | PC / Mac |
| Approach G3 Garmin | FREE | 12,000 Pre Loaded | 2 AA Batteries | Yes | Yes | Yes | Color Touchscreen | Waterproof | Unlimited | 3.9" x 2.2" x 1.3" | Dependent on batteries | PC / Mac |
| uPro Callaway | Basic-FREE, Pro Mode-$10 /course | 18,000 | Rechargeable | Yes | Yes | Actual Aerial Imagery | Color | Yes | 50 Courses | 4.0" x 2.0" x 0.7" | 10-12 hrs | PC / Mac |
| uPro GO Callaway | Basic-FREE, Pro Mode-$49.95 One Time Fee | 18,000 pre-loaded | Rechargeable | Yes | Yes | Actual Aerial Imagery | Color | Yes | 50 Courses | 3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8" | 10-12 hrs | PC / Mac |
| GPS Tour Golf Buddy | FREE | >25,000 Pre Loaded | Rechargeable | Yes | Yes | Green Layout | Color | Yes | 20,000 Courses | 4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0" | 16-18 hrs | PC / Mac |
| GPS Pro Golf Buddy | FREE | >25,000 Pre Loaded | Rechargeable | Yes | Yes | Green Layout | Color | Yes | 20,000 Courses | 4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0" | 16-18 hrs | PC / Mac |
| OnPar GPS OnPar | FREE | >6,000 | $29.95/yr | Rechargeable | Yes | Yes | Yes | Color Touchscreen | 300 Courses | 4.9" x 2.1" x 0.7" | 13 hrs | PC / Mac |
About Laser Rangefinders
Allows users to accurately judge the distance in feet or yards between two points. Some units will incorporate the angle at which the user is standing to calculate the actual distance relative to that angle between the two points.
Rangefinder Comparison Chart Laser Rangefinder Comparison Chart | Key Features | Measurement Range | Measurement Accuracy | Magnification | Slope | Water Resistance | Display | Power |
| Pro 1600 Bushnell | 5 - 1600 Yards/Meters, 400 Yards to Flag | +/- 1 Yard | 7x | Only on Pro 1600 with Slope | n/a | Waterproof | 9 Volt Lithium |
| Tour V2 Bushnell | 5 - 1000 Yards/Meters, 300 Yards to Flag | +/- 1 Yard | 5x | Only on Tour V2 with Slope | n/a | Yes | 3 Volt Lithium |
| idTech Callaway | 11 - 550 Yards | +/- 1 Yard | 6x | Yes | External LCD | Waterproof | 3 Volt Lithium |
| LR-550 Callaway | 11 - 550 Yards | +/- 0.5 Yard | 6x | No | n/a | Yes | 3 Volt Lithium |
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