Celestron CoursePro Elite Review

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At the 2011 Consumer Electronics Show (CES), a new competitor entered the GPS Golf Rangefinder Game. Celestron, a leading manufacturer of telescopes, binoculars, spotting scopes, microscopes, is releasing the CoursePro and Coursepro Elite Golf GPS devices. At first glance of the features, we don’t see anything that sets these new entries apart from their well-established competitors, save maybe the price.

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Price and features are only half the battle… If Celestron can get off the ground in this market, you can bet we’ll have the Celestron CoursePro Elite Review Summary when the user reviews start rolling.

Celestron CoursePro Elite Specifications
Celestron CoursePro Elite
Course Download Fees Yes
Pre-loaded with Courses No
Full Hole Views Yes
Slope / Elevation No
Battery Life 8 - 12 hrs
Battery Li-ion recharge
Size (Width x Height x Depth) N/A in. x N/A in. x N/A in.
Measure Shot Distance No
Screen Size N/A
Resolution N/A
Display Type Color TFT LCD
Weight N/A oz.
Rainproof Yes
Touch Screen No
Touch Targeting No
Manual Pin Positioning No
Stat Tracker No
Digital Scorecard Yes
Computer Analysis Tools No
Ground Verified No
Alternate Targets No
Green Rotates to your shot angle N/A
USGA Compliant (local rule) Yes
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Garmin Approach S1 GPS Golf Watch

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The Garmin Approach S1 was the GPS golf watch that changed everything in golf GPS rangefinders. It became so popular and was rated so highly, that Garmin and all the other manufacturers jumped on the golf watch bandwagon. There are now more choices of golf watches than any other category of golf rangefinder.

Garmin Approach S1 Watch User Rating: 4.48 Stars 4.48 out of 5 (1285 reviews)

Score compiled from multiple sources.

There have been many innovations since the Garmin Approach S1 was released, but still there has never been a watch that has stood the test of time like this one. If you’re looking for a great value in a basic golf watch, the S1 is still a strong contender. There are no fancy hole layout views, no distances to hazards and there is no color on the screen… but it delivers 99% of what you would ever want to know in a super easy and convenient package.

You can’t go wrong with the Garmin S1, but if you haven’t made up your mind yet, you may want to take a look at our current list of Best Golf Watches.

Below you will find a summary of the hundreds of user comments we read in preparation for our review. The pros clearly far outweighed the cons!

Most Mentioned Pros (in order of mentions high to low):
  • Convenience
  • Easy to use
  • Accurate
  • Preloaded with over 14,000 golf courses
  • Comfortable
  • lightweight
  • No fees
  • Ability to measure your shot distance easily
  • Can be used as regular watch
  • auto course recognition
  • GPS odometer tells you how far you’ve walked
  • Easy to read
  • Good battery life
  • Lots of courses
  • Attractive looks
  • Automatically forwards to the next hole
  • Adjustable band
  • Speeds up play
  • Nice size
Most Mentioned Cons (in order of mentions high to low):
  • Takes some care to hook up to charger
  • No digital scorecard
Garmin Approach S1 Features and Specifications
Garmin Approach S1 Watch
Course Download Fees No
Pre-loaded with Courses Yes
Full Hole Views Yes
Slope / Elevation No
Battery Life 3 wks / 8 hrs GPS
Battery Li-ion
Size (Width x Height x Depth) 2.7 in. x 1.8 in. x .6 in.
Measure Shot Distance Yes
Screen Size 1x1
Resolution 64x32 px
Display Type monochrome LCD
Weight 1.8 oz.
Rainproof Yes IPX7
Touch Screen No
Touch Targeting No
Manual Pin Positioning No
Stat Tracker No
Digital Scorecard No
Computer Analysis Tools No
Ground Verified No
Alternate Targets No
Green Rotates to your shot angle N/A
USGA Compliant (local rule) Yes
Notes Available in Black & White, Time, Date, Waterproof IPX7 (30 min. immersed at a depth of 1 meter)
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Bushnell Tour V2 Review Summary

The Bushnell Tour V2 has been retired. Check out our current recommendations for today's best golf rangefinders..

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Our Bushnell Tour V2 Review Summary takes into consideration commonly mentioned pros and cons from user reviews on a variety of websites.

The Bushnell Tour V2 with Pinseeker is available in two models – with Slope and without Slope for tournament play. Prices on these devices change quickly, but at the time of this writing, the price for the Bushnell V2 without slope looks to be a very good value.

Bushnell Tour V2 User Rating: 4.57 Stars 4.57 out of 5 (440 reviews)

Score compiled from multiple sources.
Most Mentioned Pros:
  • Easy to use
  • Get instant measurements
  • Extremely accurate
  • Lightweight
  • Compact Size
  • Excellent Value with no monthly or yearly fees
Most Mentioned Cons:
  • Does not have a battery life indicator.
  • 3-Volt Lithium battery – a little more expensive than other batteries. A few users claimed that battery life was short
  • A few users had difficulty holding it steady enough, but this is not mentioned by most users
Bushnell Tour V2 Features and Specifications
Bushnell Tour V2
Slope No
Vibration N
Size (Width x Height x Depth) 2.8 in. x 1.6 in. x 4.3 in.
Weight 6.6 oz.
Battery 3 volt lithium
Battery Life approx. 12 mos.
Display LCD
Rainproof Yes
Magnification 5x
Maximum Range 1000
Minimum Range 5
Notes There are two editions of the Bushnell V2 - Tournament and Slope
USGA Compliant (local rule) Yes
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SkyCaddie SG3.5 Review

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Our SkyCaddie SG3.5 review summary takes into consideration pros and cons mentioned in user reviews all over the web. Our Ratings Score is a calculated based upon user ratings from a variety of websites to help when making comparisons between golf rangefinders.

SkyCaddie SG3.5 User Rating: 4.20 Stars 4.20 out of 5 (75 reviews)

Score compiled from multiple sources.

Just as a side note, one of our editors was recently caddying in a group where a SkyCaddie SG3.5 was being used by a former LPGA star who now walks the fairways as a golf television commentator.

One thing to consider when purchasing are the annual fees required to get the most out of this unit. New models from other manufacturers come preloaded with courses and do not have annual fees. Take a look at our Best Golf GPS breakdown to find out the best model for your game.

Most Mentioned Pros:
  • accuracy
  • AAA batteries – no recharging worries if you carry an extra set
  • color display
  • choice of viewing formats
  • ability to move pin location
  • auto hole advance
  • stat tracker – downloadable
  • lots of courses
  • compact size
  • sturdy
  • easy to use
Most Mentioned Cons:
  • price
  • Lack of good instruction manual
  • difficult to read in direct sun
  • uses batteries fast (3 rnds or less with alkaline). Using rechargeable batteries was recommended by several users
OVERVIEW OF KEY FEATURES
  • IntelliGreen® Pro (Beta) adds the ability to view major tiers, contours, false fronts and mounds from your angle of approach to the green.
  • HoleVueTM powered by TrueGroundTM Mapping Beta displays a graphical image of a hole using SkyGolf’s reliable TrueGroundTM mapping process. HoleVue availability is limited, but more courses are being added.
  • SkyCaddie’s QuickVueTM displayes a virtual preview of the safest path from the tee to green.
  • SkyGolf’s IntelliGreen® technology provides you with an eagle’s view of each green from anywhere on the golf course. The graphic rotates to provide front carry, back yardages, and green depth from your approach angle.
  • Digital Scorecard allows you to enter your handicap into the preferences and the pars for your handicap are automatically highlighted on the digital scorecard.
  • The SkyCaddie can tell you with a simple touch of a button how far you hit a shot and record the club used so you can refer back to it later.
  • Instant Distances to Greens and Hazards
  • Up to 40 targets per hole

Many features require a SkyCaddie Annual Membership

SkyCaddie SG3.5 Features and Specifications
SkyCaddie SG3.5
Course Download Fees N/A
Pre-loaded with Courses No
Full Hole Views Yes
Slope / Elevation N/A
Battery Life N/A
Battery 3 AAA
Size (Width x Height x Depth) 4.96 in. x 2.2 in. x .8 in.
Measure Shot Distance Yes
Screen Size 2.2
Resolution hi-res
Display Type backlit color LCD
Weight 3.84 oz.
Rainproof No
Touch Screen No
Touch Targeting No
Manual Pin Positioning No
Stat Tracker No
Digital Scorecard Yes
Computer Analysis Tools No
Ground Verified Yes
Alternate Targets N/A
Green Rotates to your shot angle N/A
USGA Compliant (local rule) Yes
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Bushnell 1600 Laser Rangefinder with Pinseeker

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The Bushnell 1600 Laser Rangefinder with Pinseeker has been an extremely solid performer for quite awhile now. The truth is that as technology goes, laser rangefinders are probably amongst the slowest evolving gadgets, which is why the 1600 has stood the test of time.

Bushnell 1600 User Rating: 4.56 Stars 4.56 out of 5 (222 reviews)

Score compiled from multiple sources.
There are newer models that are a little bit faster and smaller and there are newer models that have easier to read displays. However most of them have lower zoom levels than the Bushnell 1600 which boasts 7x magnification. The only other choice with 7x zoom is the new Bushnell Pro 1M, which costs quite a bit more.

If you’re interested in exploring your options, you might try our Laser Selection Tool or look at our picks for Best Golf Rangefinders of the year. Just know that the Bushnell 1600 is still worthy of consideration.

Our review of the Bushnell 1600 takes into consideration the most commonly mentioned pros and cons found in hundreds of user reviews.

Most Mentioned Pros:
  • Accuracy
  • Compact
  • Fast
  • Long range
  • Feature Set
  • Scan Mode with Pinseeker – keeping the button depressed allows the pinseeker to tell the difference between foreground and background objects and circles the foreground object, which is usually the flag and locks in the yardage.
  • Comfortable eye piece (even with glasses)
  • Strong construction
  • 7x lens
  • Waterproof
  • Users who owned the Bushnell 1600 with Slope were happy with its performance. Recommended for hilly courses if you don’t plan to use it in competition.
  • Easy to use, but some noted that it took a little practice. Most felt that you didn’t have to be too steady, but a few had trouble initially.
  • Easy to read display
  • 9v battery
  • No annual fees
Most Mentioned Cons:
  • Price
  • Bulky Case
  • A few users noted that the battery door wasn’t very secure.
Bushnell Pro 1600 Specifications:
Bushnell 1600
Slope Opti
Vibration N
Size (Width x Height x Depth) 1.7 in. x 5.1 in. x 3.7 in.
Weight 12 oz.
Battery 9V Alkaline
Battery Life approx. 12 mos.
Display N/A
Rainproof Yes
Magnification 7x
Maximum Range 1,600
Minimum Range 5
Notes There are two editions of the Bushnell 1600 - Tournament and Slope.
USGA Compliant (local rule) Yes
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