Golf GPS System

A Golf GPS System is like having a professional caddie with you for every round you play. With a GPS Rangefinder you always have the perfect yardage. Most of us can't afford a traditional caddie on the ground, but now we can have a caddie in the sky. Golf GPS Rangefinders can be that caddie.

Golfers are always looking for an edge, that one thing that can shave strokes off your game. A golf GPS system can give you that edge. We've all been there.......you hit the perfect shot only to see it go long or end up short. You had the wrong club because you had the wrong distance. Take away the guess work of how far away you are. Having the correct distance every shot prevents mistakes and gives you more confidence.

Golf GPS Systems Brands

Some of the most popular brands of Golf GPS Systems include Garmin, Bushnell, SkyGolf, Sonocaddie, Golf Buddy,  and iGolf. Prices can start around $150 and go up to over $400. Some have yearly membership fees and some do not. Some golf GPS sytems can come with thousands of golf courses loaded. Most come with the option to download additional courses on your computer and then load them on to your gps rangefinder. The graphic displays on golf gps rangefinders can either be black and white or color. The graphics can range from very simple to more lifelike.

Golf GPS Systems Popular Models

Calloway uPro

Touts itself as the next generation of GPS units. The uPro has awesome visuals utilizing the patent pending Pro Mode. Pro Mode gives you the ability to have a video fly-over to observe the details the hole from the sky. Aerial and satellite photography give the easiest and most informative way to give you accurate distances. uPro has a feature called  "anyPoint" which  allows you  to measure to and from any place on the golf course. This is great when needed distances to clear hazard or finding a perfect lay up yardage.

Garmin Approach G5 Rangefinder

The Garmin Approach G5 is  a rugged, waterproof, touchscreen golf GPS unit. It comes with thousands golf course maps preloaded. This Golf GPS system uses a highly sensitive GPS receiver to measure individual shot distances and gives you the precise yardage to fairways, hazards and greens. This unit updates your exact position and displays it on a surprisingly detailed, preloaded course map. That's right, as you move the Approach G5 automatically updates your location, so you'll always know your yardage. You will pay no subscriptions or setup fees, and is USGA compliant. This unit also boasts a touch screen. Touch any point on the display and it will give you the exact distance to that spot.

SkyCaddie SG5 GPS

The SG5 is the latest most advanced GPS unit from SkyCaddie. It offers a very readable color display with automatic backlight. Advanced GPS technolgy.The SG5 comes with 20 course storage capacity. SkyGolf' has an exclusive feature called "IntelliGreen". This feature let's you have an eagle's view of each hole from anywhere on the course. SkyCaddie does require an annual membership.

Take a look at the variety of advertisers you have to evaluate and select the right Golf GPS System for you.