Last weekend, I decided to take advantage of the 24-hour trial on the GolfLogix App for iPhone. For those interested, this App is also available for a number of other Smartphones, including Blackberry, Droid, and Nexus One. My playing partner was using a tried and true Bushnell laser rangefinder, so I knew I would be able to get a good idea about the accuracy of the GolfLogix App.

My Revew of the GolfLogix iPhone App

Summary: Overall the GolfLogix App did it’s job very well and it offers a robust feature set. The yardages were for the most part very accurate, there were several targets displayed in the quick view for each shot, plus you could tap anywhere on the hole view for yardage to a specific point. It can measure your shots and keep track of how far you are hitting your clubs. It can be your digital score card and stat tracker if you want to enable those features. It did drain a fair amount of battery, but I still made it through the day without charging my phone, so no complaints about that. The main reason I will not be spending money on the GolfLogix app or any other golf gps app, has nothing to do with the app, but everything to do with my iPhone. I frequently pulled my phone out of my back pocket while standing on a cart path and once almost dropped it when the bottom part of my slider case came off in that process. I feel like the odds of dropping my phone on a cart path would eventually catch up with me. Besides that, it was a very hot day and I was sweating with my iPhone in my back pocket – maybe not such a good idea.  Since I still have 1 1/2 years on my AT&T contract and I play a fair amount of golf, I just don’t want to risk injury to the phone for this application. If I played only once in awhile, I might consider it. For now, I’m sticking to my Bushnell laser rangefinders that I’ve had for over 10 years. If I do decide to go GPS, it will be a stand-alone device. However my recommendation is that if you are looking for a golf GPS app for your phone, you will definitely want to consider GolfLogix.

Download the 24-Hour Trial – Download it to iTunes now and sync your iPhone so you can register and configure it before you arrive at the course.

Full Review:

In all honesty, I didn’t think to download the app ahead of time, so somewhere between the putting green and the first tee, I started the download. After it was downloaded, I had to go through a registration process and configure the settings I wanted to use.  Although it would have been a good idea to have done this before I arrived at the golf course, it really did not take very long before it was ready to find my golf course. The app searched for nearby golf courses and listed them in order of proximity, so the course I was playing came quickly to the top of the list. I selected it and we were off.

Let me say right off the bat, the even though I am an experienced golfer and former LPGA and Futures Tour caddy, it took awhile to get a handle on how to use it quickly and effectively. Even though I made every effort to just use the basics at the beginning, my playing partner complained that I was antisocial for the first nine holes. It was just enough of a distraction that I never really felt like I got into a good rhythm. I imagine with a little practice, I would get comfortable using it, just as I have my Bushnell laser rangefinders.

I am a geek and I love the technology. For $40 a year, the features on the GolfLogix app are a steal…

• Yardages to front, middle and back of the green.
• Layup yardages and intermediate targets
• Ability to touch a point on the hole view and get the distance to that point and also the distance from that point to the hole.
• Aerial hole views
• Stat tracking is available, but each stat can be turned on or off.
• Digital scorecard for your group is available.
• Scores and stats can be uploaded to your online Garmin account
• Ability to measure any shot you hit and track how far you are hitting each club.

Even though I love the features, the reality for me is that I don’t have time to take advantage of them while I”m playing golf. I have time for the basics: I check to see what the flag location is and then I can check yardage to the to points closest to that location. So if the pin is in the back, I check the yardage to the middle and back of the green and grab a club that if hit well, will get me somewhere in between those numbers.  The GolfLogix iPhone App provides that information very quickly and with decent accuracy.  On the holes where I needed a layup yardage, it is very useful to be able to look at the hole view and touch a point where you want to lay up and be given yardage to that point and from that point to the middle of the green. It does however take extra time that I didn’t always feel I could take and sometimes I found myself rushing a shot because I had taken extra time preparing for it. I’m sure once you get proficient at using the app, this would be less of a problem. I did use the shot measuring feature on a few drives and it’s really cool. From what I could tell though, you have to leave the device on until you reach your ball, so this could be a battery drain if used frequently. It requires an extra couple of buttons to be press on both ends of the shot, which doesn’t take long… but these little moments add up and do affect the rhythm of your game, not to mention your time for socializing.

I know that if I used this app regularly, I would probably find little things that I would like to improve about it. However, the only two things that I would suggest to GolfLogix after my first round is to have it automatically go to the next hole without having to tap “Next”. I would also like to see the shot measurement feature work even when I turned off the device between making the shot and arriving at it. I’m not sure that it’s not supposed to work that way, but it didn’t seem to do that for me. The other suggestion I would have for GolfLogix is regarding the marketing of this app. It seems that many of the bad reviews are from people who thought they were getting the app for free, not just 24 hours for free. I looked at the iTunes Store sales page and can see how they might get that impression. Even though I didn’t pay for the GolfLogix App after my 24 hours, I am still a “Club” member, which gives me aerial views of the holes and the ability to keep score. I probably won’t ever use those features, but the sales page doesn’t exactly make it clear about what you get from the “Club” membership vs. the “Champion” (paid) membership.

As I said in my summary above, the reason I won’t be spending the money on this app has nothing to do with the quality of the app – it was great.  It has everything to do with my iPhone. I frequently pulled my phone out of my back pocket while standing on a cart path and once almost dropped it when the bottom part of my slider case came off in that process. I feel like the odds of dropping my phone on a cart path would eventually catch up with me. Besides that, it was a very hot day and I was sweating with my iPhone in my back pocket – maybe not such a good idea.  Since I still have 1 1/2 years on my AT&T contract and I play a fair amount of golf, I just don’t want to risk injury to the phone for this application. If I played only once in awhile, I might consider it. For now, I’m sticking to my Bushnell laser binoculars that I’ve had for over 10 years. If I do decide to go GPS, it will be a stand-alone device. The only reason I would ever consider GPS over laser golf rangefinders is that they offer yardage to places I might not be able to see with my laser binoculars. For all my love of tech, I still love the simplicity and complete accuracy of the laser rangefinder.

If you are looking for a golf GPS app for your iPhone, I would definitely recommend downloading the GolfLogix app for the 24-hour free trial. Just download it to iTunes, sync your phone and then start the app so you can go through registration and configuration before you get to the course!

Update:

My 24 hours expired, but when I went to play a new golf course, I did find myself using the aerial view and digital scorecard and stat tracker that come included free with the “Club Membership”. There are no yardages, but on a new course where I couldn’t quite see where the green was or where the hazards were, the aerial view was useful. I decided to use the scorecard and stat tracker so I would have my score handy when I was ready to post it to the handicap computer. I only looked at my phone once per hole and was always sitting in the cart when I did it, so the worries about dropping it, sweating on it or running down the battery were gone.

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Keep in mind that there are two versions of the Bushnell Pinseeker 1500: the Bushnell Pinseeker 1500 Tournament Edition and the Bushnell Pinseeker 1500 Slope.  The only difference between the two is that the Tournament Edition does not include the slope measurement and is legal for use in competitions that have established a local rule allowing distance measuring devices. The slope model measures +/- one degree of angle, and compensated range, based upon ball trajectory and type of club used, but is not legal for use in competition.

Bushnell Pinseeker 1500 Laser Rangefinder GRS Score: 9.24 out of 10 (133 reviews)

Most Mentioned Pros:

• Easy to use
• Displays yardages fast
• No membership or subscription fees
• No downloads needed, one button operation
• Durable and comes with a carrying case
• 7x Magnification (can also be used for hunting)
• Accurate and can be used to measure any visible target
• No searching for satellites, just point and click!
• Adjustable eyepiece
• Automatically seeks the pin for you despite all the landscapes in the background

Most Mentioned Cons:

• Pricey, compared to GPS devices
• Requires a steady hand. Some users have difficulty holding the device steady enough so that it can scan and calculate the yardages. However, most were able to get it down with some practice.
• Bulky

Laser rangefinders are extremely accurate and Bushnell has been leading the way for years in creating the top golf rangefinders. Compared with GPS devices, the features my be limited, but if accuracy if your main concern, laser is the way to go.

– Slope Edition

– Tournament Edition

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Sonocaddie V300 Color GPS GRS Score: 7.59 out of 10 (165 reviews)

Features of Sonocaddie V300

• 2.2-inch high-resolution 3D color LCD screen with backlight
• Provides precise distance information from any point on the course. Innovative interface that shows YOUR position on the golf course in real time!
• Has a mark function that will help you determine your shot distance.
• Calculates entered  scores for you and at the end of the round will present a summary and even analyze your statistics.
• You can make changes and corrections to targes right on the spot Records location for each shot and automatically traces your waypoint during the round for reference at a later time.

Most Mentioned Pros:

• Fast downloading time for mapped courses
• Accuracy
• One time membership fee
• Acquires satellite signal fast
• The screen is easily readable, even on direct sunlight
• Easy to operate
• Can store 30 courses at a time
• Easy to handle and carry
• Tracks and analyzes previously played rounds
• Rugged and water resistant
• Excellent battery life
• Ability to add/edit icon lay-up points and hazards on each hole
• Color Screen
• Excellent customer service
• Pro scorecard feature that  gives you a detailed analysis of your each round

Most Mentioned Cons

• Manual has many grammatical errors and some users had difficulty understanding it.
• Buttons are stiff – most users reported that after getting used to using the device, it is not much of a problem.
• Some yardages are off by 1-5. This is a common observation in golf GPS devices.
• There is no auto advance to the next hole, however it is only a one button touch to advance.

The Sonocaddie V300 certainly has a nice feature set and appears to be a solid performer. Sonocaddie may not have the same name recognition as SkyCaddie or Garmin yet, but with products like this, you’ll probably be seeing the name more and more.

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Our SkyCaddie SG5 Review Summary takes into consideration user ratings, product features and the likes and dislikes most mentioned by users in their reviews. First we calculate our GRS Score based on over 100 user ratings from a variety of websites. Then we list the features of the device and summarize the pros and cons we have noted within user reviews from multiple websites.

SkyCaddie SG5 GRS Score: 7.16 out of 10 (241 reviews)

Features of the SkyGolf SkyCaddie SG5:

• Ground-Verified Course Maps – Only SkyCaddie walks every course to make sure you have information you can trust. Other GPS devices rely on satellite images.
• IntelliGreen® Pro™ (Beta) – shows the contours of the green from your viewing angle.
• IntelliGreen® – shows the overhead view of a green and gives distances to the front and back from your viewing angle.
• HoleVue™ powered by TrueGround™ Mapping Beta – displays a graphical overhead view of each holed. It is not available on all courses, but over 100 courses a month are being added.
• SkyCaddie QuickVue™ powered by TrueGround™ Mapping – In QuickVue, you can see the distance of the hole, the hole shape, the shape of the green and the distance to your ideal target.
• Digital Scorecard –Keep track of your round with the SkyCaddie Digital Scorecard. Enter your handicap into the preferences and the pars for your handicap are automatically highlighted on the digital scorecard.
• Calculates your distances – mark the spot where you hit from and then when you arrive at your ball, you can find out exactly how far you hit it.
• Instant Distances to Greens and Hazards –distance to front, center and back show of the green, plus up to 40 targets each hole.

Most Mentioned Pros:

• Easy to operate
• Comes with travel case, car charger and LCD protector for no extra charge
• Gives you accurate distance for many targets and hazards from any angle
• Durable
• Battery life – lasts for 14 hours of continuous use
• Water resistant
• Large display fonts make it is easy to read
• Color LCD is easy to see even in direct sunlight
• Large database of golf courses
• Digital Scorecard

Most Mentioned Cons:

• Customer Service – long wait times for phone support
• Annual membership fee of $29. Discounts are available for multiple years.
• Only 10 courses at a time can be stored on the unit

Some users complained about installing and using the software for downloading courses. Based on our personal experience, we would say that installation is not a problem, but searching for and downloading courses is not altogether intuitive. However, once you get the hang of it, it’s no problem.

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Izzo Swami 1500 GRS Score: 8.26 out of 10 (121 reviews)

The Izzo Swami GPS 1500 is  a basic model that give distances to the front, middle and back of the green. It has one of the lowest price points available in handheld GPS devices for golf.

Most Mentioned Pros:

• Low membership fee, only $10 annually
• Very easy to use and to set up
• Font size is large so it’s easy to see
• Accuracy
• Excellent Value
• Automatically recognizes the course you are on
• Very handy and easy to carry
• Friendly customer service

Most Mentioned Cons:

• Doesn’t have an auto off feature – remember to turn of the unit at the end of the day or the battery runs out
• Lacks some bells and whistles that more expensive models offer
• It takes time for the device to start up -  It takes about 90 seconds for it to start up, so it  is suggested that as soon as you arrive at the course, turn on your unit so it will be ready by the time you reach the 1^st tee
• No wall charger – the package comes with a usb-charger where you can charge the device while using your computer, however it does not come with a wall charger. One is available for purchase if you desire.

Some users reported having to wait longer than expected for unmapped courses to be mapped, but some also said it only took a day and even less than the estimated time of 5-10 days. A few users also said that in some circumstances, they experienced inaccuracies, but most were happy with the unit’s accuracy.

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Caddy GPS? You’re probably looking for a SkyCaddie GPS handheld device for the golf course. SkyGolf has lead the way in the development of the GPS Golf Rangefinder and it looks like they are continuing to raise the bar with the SkyCaddie SGX. One thing to keep in mind about SkyCaddie is that they actually send people out to each golf course to ensure accurate and relevant information. No guarantees that it’s perfect, but most other companies use satellite maps to build their databases. In spite of this, the competition among golf rangefinders has gotten pretty stiff, but remember that there is probably a unit for just about every budget.

Things to consider before buying your GPS Golf Rangefinder:

• Is my golf home golf course available on the unit?
• How accurate is it?
• Is there an annual membership fee on top of the cost of the unit?
• How many courses does it hold at one time?
• Is it preloaded with courses and ready to go out of the box?
• Is the screen color or black and white?
• Is the screen readable in bright sunlight and are the numbers big enough for me to see?
• How many targets are available on each hole? Is front, middle and back of the green all I need?
• Can I see the actual layout of the hole? In how much detail?
• Can I set my own targets on the the device?
• Will it track my statistics? Is it easy to do that?
• How easy or hard is it to download new courses?
• How many of these features am I likely to use?

On this site we’re attempting to summarize reviews and ratings from around the web to give you a complete look at the most popular products on the market. Take a look at our Golf Rangefinder GRS Scores and then link to individual review summaries to discover the things people consistently mention as pros and cons for each device.

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Our GRS Scores are calculated using User Ratings from multiple websites.

iGolf neo GRS Score: 8.72 out of 10 (218 reviews)
Bushnell neo GRS Score: 7.55 out of 10 (44 reviews)
Combined neo GRS Score: 8.52 out of 10 (262 reviews)

Features of the Bushnell (iGolf) Neo:

• Gives distance to the front, middle & back of each green
• 4 custom points can be set on each hole
• Stores up to 10 courses
• Calculates shot distance
• Easy to use
• Rainproof
• Includes belt clip
• Rechargeable Li-Ion battery
• High contrast LCD screen

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Skycaddie SG4 GRS Score: 6.98 out of 10 (198 reviews)

The Skycaddie SG4 doesn’t quite get the same scores at more expensive models, but there are quite a few users that absolutely love this device. For the price, there’s not much else that compares, so if this one fits your budget, take a look below at our summary of pros and cons.

Most Mentioned Pros:

• Good customer service
• Ease to use
• Durability
• Easy to Read
• Accurate
• Ability to move the pin for more precise yardage
• Several users felt their scores had come down as a result of using this unit.

Most Mentioned Cons:

• Poor power cable design – this was the most frequent complaint.
• Slow to acquire satellites
• Loss of signal during round
• Inaccurate – this happens with many GPS units. Some users think it’s really accurate, while others do not. We noted more users felt the unit was accurate or (“close enough”), but a few were unhappy with accuracy.
• Battery life
• Subscription fees
• Poor customer service – Again, more users were pleased with customer service than displeased, but as more than one had problems, we felt it appropriate to mention in both pros and cons.

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For my own game though, I have to say that I love using my laser golf rangefinder since I definitely don’t do any prep work before my Saturday game. This week I’m even looking to download the GolfLogix iPhone App to see if that’s even more fun. There’s no rule against using both is there?!

Cheers,

Veej

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Although the SkyCaddie SGX GRS rating is fairly low, what we noticed is that most users who were actually putting this device to the test ON the golf course, were loving it. The lower ratings were coming from those whose out of the box experience was so bad that they never even got it to the golf course.  SkyCaddie has fixed many of the initial problems, but some customers are still having issues. However if you are willing to take a little risk and possibly invest some time getting it set-up, the SGX may be the golf rangefinder of your dreams. If you’re looking for a safer bet, definitely take a look at our GRS Scores and review summaries for golf GPS devices.

SkyCaddie SGX GRS Score: 6.95 out of 10 (57 reviews)

Most Mentioned Pros:

• Large clear screen
• Easy to read in sunlight and shade
• Acquires distances quickly
• Accuracy
• Good battery life
• Scoring and Stats capability
• SGClub – uploading scoring and stats
• User friendly and easy to navigate
• Mac and PC compatible (see problems under Most Mentioned Cons below)
• HoleVue (when available) giving you the ability to get distance to any point on a hole
• Size
• Stores 50 full-featured courses. Basic information for 30,000 courses is preloaded (requires membership after 30 days)

Most Mentioned Cons:

• Registration and syncing problems with Windows 7
• Bugs that weren’t worked out before release
• Hardware problems (SkyCaddie did replace the units)
• Wait times for customer service (likely has improved since the initial release)
• HoleVue not available on all courses (SkyCaddie claims to be adding hundreds of courses each month). Make sure it’s available on your favorite courses before you buy.
• Learning curve for using advanced features
• A few users felt that some of the numbers were a little small (ex. shot measuring feature)
• Membership fee
• Buttons and joystick a little difficult for some users

Features of the Skycaddie SGX:

• 3 inch display with impressive readability
• Lithium-ion rechargeable battery that lasts up to 14 hours of continuous use
• Intuitive and easier to use, even with a glove on
• TruePoint Precision Positioning Technology – super accurate and fast
• Offers up to 30,000 pre-loaded, making it “Ready to Play” out of the box with basic green information
• Ground-verified course maps… SkyCaddie® mappers walk every single course
• Interactive HoleVue™ with Zoom capability – HoleVue gives access to finding a distance to any point on a hole. Hundreds of courses are being added to HoleVue every month.
• SkyCaddie®’s patented IntelliGreen® technology that displays the exact shape of the green and automatically rotates the green to match a golfer’s angle of approach
• Golfers will be able to use the SGX to learn how far they hit each club almost automatically when SmartClub Technology is launched early this summer.
• Digital Scorecard and Stat Tracking tracks key game statistics, including: greens in regulation, fairways hit, driving accuracy and distance, and total putts

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Garmin Approach G5 GRS Score: 8.28 out of 10 (143 reviews)

Overall, we were struck by the number of reviewers who were extremely enthusiastic about all aspects of this device.

Most Mentioned Pros:

• No membership or course fees
• Easy to use
• Durable
• Accurate
• Good selection of targets
• Battery life (when using rechargeable batteries)
• Huge database of courses
• Lists nearby courses and has the phone number for courses in the database
• Easy to read
• Nice Touchscreen
• Displays yardages quickly
• Scorecard feature
• Waterproof

Most Mentioned Cons:

• Not enough detailed info on screen – hazards are displayed, but no detailed information about trees
• Tough in bright sunlight (2 Notes: 1) Users who cited this as a problem did not say what type of batteries they were using. One user indicated that with alkaline batteries, the screen was not as bright as with rechargeable. 2) Other users noted that if you held unit directly at sun, it was easier to see.)
• Bulky
• Not enough courses – Although Garmin has a very large database of golf courses and adds to it at least quarterly, before making this purchase, you will want to check to see if the courses you play regularly are on their list.

There were a few users who wished for larger numbers, particularly on the distances to hazards. However, since most said it was easy to read, we did not want to specifically list this as a Con. This is a pretty large display when it comes to these types of portable units and unfortunately, there is only so much room for information. We’ve included this video, so you can see for yourself.

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Golf Buddy Tour GRS Score: 7.61 out of 10 (159 reviews)

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Most Mentioned Pros:

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• Easy to Read
• Aerial hole view (in Pro mode)
• No membership fee (Courses are free in Basic Mode and you pay for each course you download in Pro Mode)
• Compact size
• Pro Mode shows distance to layup and distance to carry
• Customizable

Most Mentioned Cons:

• A little slow starting up
• Battery life could be longer
• Difficult installation for Mac users
• Course availability
• No stat/score tracking

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Golf Buddy Tour GRS Score: 7.28 out of 10 (214 reviews)

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Most Mentioned Pros:

• No Annual membership fees
• Courses are preloaded
• Easy to use
• Accurate – this will also appear in the Cons list, but we noted more mentions of good accuracy than bad
• Good battery life & ability to use alkaline
• Shot measurement
• Score tracking
• Good graphics / easy to see
• Ability to add targets

Most Mentioned Cons:

• Slow to locate course
• Slow to settle on yardage
• Inaccurate – Although we noted more mentions of good accuracy with this unit, a number of users felt the accuracy was a major problem
• User manual did not include information about several listed features
• Customer service availability - several users had problems either reaching customer service or getting issues resolved. However, we also noted a few good experiences with customer service.

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I’ve noticed a lot of advertising lately for the Garmin GolfLogix iPhone App. Most of the time when you’re shopping for apps, the price is so low, that you don’t worry too much about making a mistake. Although the $40 price tag (that’s annually)  for the GolfLogix iPhone app is steep compared to other apps, it’s very inexpensive when you compare it the GolfLogix GPS handheld unit, the SkyCaddie or any other golf GPS device. Fortunately, this GolfLogix iPhone app allows you to try it out before you buy it. We wish it would give you a week instead of 24 hours. For most people that’s only one round of golf at one golf course. To fully try it out, I would want to see how it performed on several courses.

A look at the review ratings in iTunes is a little concerning, since thousands have rated it and it only gets 3 stars. I do use 3 star apps that I love, so that isn’t necessarily a deal breaker, but as I mentioned earlier, most of those apps don’t carry much of a price tag. On top of that, I keep noticing another GPS golf app for iPhone that is only $30 (one-time fee) and out of 57 ratings, 52 people gave it 5 stars. The app I am talking about is the ViewTi Golf 2010. I assume the reason they don’t have nearly as many reviews as the GolfLogix app, is because they do not offer a free trial period. I don’t know how difficult that is to set-up, but if I were in charge at ViewTi, I’d be working on that offer.

I’ll be using the GolfLogix trial in the near future and will give my opinion at that time. If you have any experiences with an iPhone GPS app for golf, please leave a comment with your feedback.

There is a whole discussion to be had on what impact apps for smartphones will have on the golf rangefinder business (GPS and laser), but it seems that Garmin is betting that this is definitely part of the future.

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Bushnell Yardage Pro Tour Golf Rangefinder may mean different things to different people. Within its golf product line, Bushnell now uses this naming convention “Yardage Pro” to refer to GPS Golf Rangefinders. However on many retail websites, you will see the same term refer to laser yardage binoculars, usually earlier models. Whatever your preference, here is our summary of various products in both categories.

Laser Yardage Pro Rangefinders

• Bushnell Yardage Pro Sport 450 Laser Rangefinder – this device is a best-seller because of the price point. The customer reviews aren’t nearly as enthusiastic as they are for the Pinseeker 1500, but if you have steady hands, you may still want to consider it.
• Bushnell Yardage Pro Golf Pinseeker 1500 – This unit is rated very highly by consumers and is available with and without Slope.
• Bushnell Yardage Pro Laser Rangefinders Elite 1500 – The technology on this device is more sophisticated than the Pinseeker 1500, but the price point has kept it out of the hands of the masses. Still the user reviews are strong and the prices seem to be coming down quickly.
• Bushnell Yardage Pro Scout Laser Rangefinder - From the name you can tell this unit isn’t just for golf, but it’s a compact device with excellent reviews from golfers and hunters alike.

GPS Yardage Pro Devices

• Bushnell Yardage Pro XGC Golf GPS - The “C” in “XGC” stands for color. Although Bushnell has been on top of the laser rangefinder charts  for years, they are still trying to climb their way to the top of the GPS Rangefinder list. This unit is their current bestseller and gets some very good reviews. The price might make this unit appealing, but Garmin and SkyGolf still lead the way in golf GPS.
• Bushnell Yardage Pro XG Golf GPS – If you want the basics at an affordable price, you might consider this unit. It doesn’t have color, but gives clear distances to the front, middle and back of every green. It seems fairly comparable to the more popular Garmin GolfLogix.
• Bushnell Yardage Pro Golf GPS – We suggest staying away from the earlier Bushnell  models as most reviewers were not happy with these units. Stick with the XG and XGC models until something new comes along.

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SkyCaddie will be upping the ante with it’s SmartClub technology to be released in June. It’s compatible with their SkyCaddie SGX which will be available by April 2010 and will automatically track your club selections using a chip on the end of your golf club grips. Of course, golf rangefinder GPS devices are not the only way to electronically keep your stats while on the golf course. There are several apps available to smartphone users that will help you keep track of your stats as well as give you GPS based yardages.

Certainly stat-tracking capability will appeal to some consumers, but we’ll be interested in seeing how many people will actually use these features.  Our observation is that most users are just looking for accurate yardage that is easy to use and easy to read.  Having to answer a few extra questions each hole is probably only for the die hard and geek golfers.  That’s not to say that we don’t think most golfers could benefit from knowing more about their own games… it’s just that we don’t think they will make the effort. We’ll be conducting some informal polls later this year to see if they support our “guess”!

That said, the Garmin Approach G5 is one of, if not the best, selling devices on the market and they added a nice feature set that is available NOW.

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Skycaddie SGX Key Features:

• 3″ Display with greatly improved readability
• Long-lasting lithium-ion rechargeable battery (up to 14 hours continuous)
• More intuitive – the touchscreen has been eliminated to reduce problems caused by large hands and golf gloves
• TruePoint Precision Positioning Technology – ultrafast with unmatched accuracy
• Offers up to 30,000 pre-loaded, ground-verified course maps making it “Ready to Play” out of the box with basic green information
• SkyCaddie® mappers walk every single course
• Interactive HoleVue™ with Zoom capability – HoleVue enables the golfer to know the distance to any point on a hole. Hundreds of courses are being added to HoleVue every month.
• SkyCaddie®’s patented IntelliGreen® technology that displays the exact shape of the green by automatically rotating the green to match a golfer’s angle of approach
• Golfers also can use the SGX to learn how far they hit each club
• Digital Scorecard and Stat Tracking option to track key game statistics, including: greens in regulation, fairways hit, driving accuracy and distance, and total putts

The Skycaddie SGX looks like it’s taking the golf rangefinder game to a whole new level.

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Using a GPS or Laser Golf Rangefinder may be the fastest and easiest way to lower your scores, but with so many different devices available, how do you choose the one that is right for you? At the Golf Rangefinder Shop, we hope to help make your decision-making and shopping experience easier by doing the research for you and offering low prices on all the best models. We do our research as if we were making a purchase ourselves, combing through mounds of user reviews on each product, searching for common themes, good or bad. We then make a list of pros and cons about issues we see mentioned in multiple reviews for each particular product and put them in a product Review Summary. Additionally, we compile user ratings from multiple websites and use our own formula to give each product our GRS Score.

Please feel free to use our Golf Rangefinder Review Summary and GRS Score list and shop our wide selection of laser rangefinders, GPS devices and accessories. Also, if you need more help, check out our Buying Guides and Tips.

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