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Which is more accurate? Laser or GPS

It can be a little confusing trying to decipher which is more accurate, laser or GPS. For instance, I heard a commercial for SkyCaddie the other day that said something like “golfers surveyed think GPS is more accurate than laser”. Does that make it true? Of course not. An even more misleading statement can be…Read More »


SkyGolf Introduces AutoView for the SGX

SkyGolf, a leading maker of GPS Golf Rangefinders, has added a new feature to its latest golf rangefinder, the SkyCaddie SGX. The SGX already boasts a rich user experience with HoleVue, Intelligreen and Intelligreen Pro technologies, but this latest software update takes a page out of the smartphone playbook and adds an element of user…Read More »


SkyGolf Launches SkyCaddie Membership Benefits+

On December 1st, SkyGolf announced SkyCaddie Membership Benefits+, a new program available exclusively to SkyCaddie Members. They have joined forces with some of golf companies and golf courses to provide exclusive special offers to their members. To kick off the Benefits Plus Program, SkyGolf has teamed up with Marriott Golf Properties, the Faldo Golf Institute and Club Glove to…Read More »


A Good Golf Rangefinder Levels the Playing Field

As a former caddy on the LPGA and Duramed FUTURES Tour, it’s a bit of a thorn in my side that a good golf rangefinder levels the playing field even for the pros. This is especially true on the mini tour level as there are no tour quality yardage books available for sale at each…Read More »


Stat-Tracking Software for Garmin Approach G5 Golf GPS

One of the newer features on some golf GPS units is personal statistical analysis. Stat-Tracking software for Garmin Approach G5 Golf GPS device is now available as a free download from the Garmin website. As described by Garmin, it sounds like this will be fairly easy to use, so if golfers want to track distances…Read More »