Garmin G5 Approach Reviews

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'Garmin Approach G5'

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Our summary of Garmin G5 Approach reviews takes a look at the pros and cons that we have observed from user reviews on a variety of other websites. We also put together our own ratings Score based on hundreds of customer reviews.

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

Also be sure to check out the Garmin G6 Approach

Garmin Approach G5 User Rating: 4.17 Stars 4.17 out of 5 (401 reviews)

Score compiled from multiple sources.
Most Mentioned Pros (from most to least):
  • No membership or course fees
  • Easy to use
  • Durable
  • Accurate
  • Good selection of targets
  • Battery life (when using rechargeable batteries)
  • Preloaded with thousands 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 (from most to least):
  • 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.


Garmin G5 Approach Features and Specifications
Garmin Approach G5
Course Download Fees No
Pre-loaded with Courses Yes
Full Hole Views Yes
Slope / Elevation No
Battery Life 15 hrs. max
Battery 2 AA
Size (Width x Height x Depth) 4.5 in. x 2.3 in. x 1.4 in.
Measure Shot Distance Yes
Screen Size 1.53x2.55
Resolution 240x400
Display Type TFT color
Weight 6.8 oz.
Rainproof IPX7
Touch Screen Yes
Touch Targeting Yes
Manual Pin Positioning Yes
Stat Tracker Yes
Digital Scorecard Yes
Computer Analysis Tools Yes
Ground Verified No
Alternate Targets Yes
Green Rotates to your shot angle N/A
USGA Compliant (local rule) Yes
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Callaway uPro Review of Reviews

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'Callaway uPro'

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This is our Callaway uPro Review of Reviews, but this product is no longer available. For a current product with similar features, we suggest taking a look at the Garmin Approach G6 or using our GPS Selection Tool.

Callaway uPro User Rating: 3.52 Stars 3.52 out of 5 (196 reviews)

Score compiled from multiple sources.
Most Mentioned Pros
  • Accurate
  • 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
Callaway uPro Features and Specifications
Callaway uPro
Course Download Fees No*
Pre-loaded with Courses No
Full Hole Views Yes
Slope / Elevation No
Battery Life 10-12 hrs
Battery Li-ion recharge
Size (Width x Height x Depth) 4 in. x 2 in. x .65 in.
Measure Shot Distance Yes
Screen Size 2.2
Resolution 320x240
Display Type hi-res color
Weight 3.1 oz.
Rainproof N/A
Touch Screen N/A
Touch Targeting N/A
Manual Pin Positioning Yes
Stat Tracker Yes
Digital Scorecard Yes
Computer Analysis Tools N/A
Ground Verified No
Alternate Targets Yes
Green Rotates to your shot angle Yes
USGA Compliant (local rule) Yes
Notes -
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Bushnell Yardage Pro Tour Golf Rangefinder

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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    SkyGolf Skycaddie SGX

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    SkyGolf has always been #1 in the world of GPS golf rangefinders, but if the promises they are making about the soon to be released Skycaddie SGX, they may lap the field. The SGX is scheduled to be released in April, but some sources say it will be availble in March! [Read more…]

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