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SkyCaddie SG3 Golf GPS (Black)
SkyCaddie SG3 Golf GPS (Black)

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Brand: SkyCaddie
Category: Sports

List Price: $299.99
Buy New: $279.95
You Save: $20.04 (7%)



New (11) from $279.95

Avg. Customer Rating: 2.5 out of 5 stars 13 reviews

Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Size: One Size
Shipping Weight (lbs): 4
Dimensions (in): 9 x 6 x 3

MPN: SG3
Model: SG3
UPC: 854119000303
EAN: 0854119000303
ASIN: B0015V60O8

Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days

Features:
  • Full-featured golf GPS with water-resistant shell for play in all conditions
  • Includes IntelliGreen technology with full depth and shape of the green from any angle of approach
  • Plot greens yourself, or subscribe to one of three SkyCourse memberships for access to up to 16,000 courses
  • Programmable memory module to store thousands of targets, auto-hole advance, large grayscale LCD
  • 2 AA batteries provide up to 12 hours of continuous use

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  • Golf Cart Cup Holder Mount for Skygolf Skycaddie SG5 SG4 SG3 SG2 SG1 iGolf & Golflogix GPS
  • Sky Golf SG3 Battery Cover W/Belt Clip

Editorial Reviews:

Amazon.com Product Description
Ideal for traveling golfers, the full-featured SkyCaddie SG3 Golf GPS has a durable, water-resistant shell for playing in all conditions and is powered by 2 AA batteries--which eliminates the need for carrying chargers and cables while traveling. It's also equipped with the patented IntelliGreen technology, enabling golfers to measure the full depth and shape of the green from any angle of approach, both on or off the fairway. Part of SkyCaddie's exclusive, professional 4-Star SkyCourses, IntelliGreen graphics provide an eagle's eye view of the green with an indicator representing a direct line-of-play from wherever you are on the course.

The SkyCaddie SG3 offers a high-performance GPS receiver with a satellite-based augmentation system for accuracy. Other features include a programmable memory module to store thousands of targets, auto-hole advance, large grayscale LCD display, built-in atomic time, and up to 12 hours of continuous use from two AA batteries.

With an annual SkyPlayer Club Membership Plan (not included with purchase of device), you can easily download thousands of our professionally enabled SkyCourses. Three different levels of memberships are available, based on how many courses you want to store and play. If you do not want a membership and your course is not already available, you can record the front, center and back of each green with your SkyCaddie's quick set-up module, which takes about 10 seconds.

Specifications:

  • Display: 160 x 120 pixels
  • Fairway targets: Yes
  • IntelliGreen: Yes
  • Accuracy: <2.5 yards
  • Course memory: 10 courses
  • Water resistant: Yes
  • Conforms to USGA/R&A ruling
  • Compatible with Microsoft Windows 2000/XP/Vista (requires USB port and Internet access)
  • Power: 2 AA batteries, up to 12 hours of continuous use
  • Weight: 5.8 ounces
  • Dimensions: 4.7 x 2.2 x 1.3 inches

What's in the Box?
SkyCaddie SG3, 2 alkaline AA batteries, USB cable, belt clip, user guide, installation CD

Frequently Asked Questions:
Q: Can the SG3 give me the distance to the pin?
A: The SkyCaddie, using the IntelliGreen graphics found on our professionally recorded SkyCourses, provides more information than just the distance to the pin. Once the line of play is selected on the graphical green outline, it provides the minimum carry to get on the green, the maximum limit you have to the back of the green, plus you can adjust to obtain the third distance of the approximate flag location. All three distances are provided simultaneously from any direction as you approach the green. You can then frame your shot in a much larger target area and select the best club. You will hit more greens and have shorter putts than a single number can provide.

About SkyGolf
SkyGolf is a solutions integrator that leverages the convergence of proven technologies, including GPS, Internet, mobile handsets, and proprietary content to provide an instant answer to the oldest question in golf: "How far?" While respecting the game's traditions and history, SkyGolf is committed to using its advanced technology responsibly to improve pace-of-play, enhance golfers' enjoyment of the game and ultimately increase participation for the good of the game.

The SkyCaddie, developed by SkyGolf, is used on over 14,000 golf courses in 45 countries around the world. Weighing less than 5 ounces, the SkyCaddie utilizes the same global positioning system used by the U.S. military, but in a high portable handheld device, about the size of a cell phone, to compute distances to any point on a golf course. SkyGolf uses professional, high-performance GPS engines, satellite-based accuracy augmentation, plus proprietary accuracy enhancements to provide golfers with the distances needed to play smarter, faster and have more fun.

The proven reliability and accuracy of the SkyCaddie handheld, combined with the precision of SkyGolf's vast course library, gives golfers the trust and confidence they need to play their best golf.



Product Description

SkyGolf SG3 GPS Digital SkyCaddies feature:

  • Large LCD screen, expanded viewing area
  • View more targets and menu items per screen
  • View intuitive graphical icons of targets (4 levels of gray)
  • Better visibility in sunshine
  • Includes a backlight for low-light conditions
  • Help button provides support information relating to a particular screen or feature
  • Info button quickly displays information pertaining to a course or hole
  • Impact-resistant case with water-resistant seal -water-resistant USB connector
  • Patented IntelliGreen technology
  • Instant distances to greens and hazards
  • Holds 10 courses
  • Mapping module



  • Customer Reviews:   Read 8 more reviews...

    4 out of 5 stars Sky Caddie Experience   June 2, 2008
     2 out of 2 found this review helpful

    This item gives distances to the pin and notes all hazards on the way. It works well when walking because the GPS needs sky exposure. In the golf cart one must hold it away from the roof cover.
    The other unexpected hazard was not your fault, but it would have been nice if you would tell your customers that after purchase there is a charge by the sky caddie co. of a minimum of $29.00 to let the unit operate on any golf course. There is also the need for computer skills to get the unit operational. A learning curve which I still have not passed the test on will take a few rounds to get skilled in. L. Steinberg



    2 out of 5 stars Fine when it works   May 17, 2008
     2 out of 2 found this review helpful

    Indespensible when it works, which mine did for about 10 months. It stopped connecting up with my computer, so I tried it on two other computers. Same thing. Customer service said to try a new cable [$29.99]. I did. Still no luck. Their answer? Something must be wrong with it, and I should buy another one. Thanks a lot, SkyGolf.


    4 out of 5 stars Very Useful, not perfect   May 1, 2008
     2 out of 2 found this review helpful

    I have had the SG3 for 5 months now and generally are very pleased with it. I have not had a single interface issue and have used it on 3 different PC's. I've downloaded about 25 different courses in 5 states and all have worked well.

    I have noticed that the accuracy is not alawys very good. I played yesterday and it was 10 yards different from my partner's skycaddie 2 on one tee box. I walked to a yardage marker and paced it off - mine had changed 8 yards and now was about accurate.

    Overall, it has been helpful and is accurate abot 90% of the time. As long as you validate the info (even grossly by seeing where you are in relation to 150 and 100 yard markers) you'll be ok.

    The recharable batteries work great, I swap two pairs and I get 36 holes per pair before I need a recharge. When it says low battery, i hit the ok button and keep going.

    I also think Skhawke has far and away the most courses.



    4 out of 5 stars SKYCADDIE SG3   April 5, 2008
     1 out of 1 found this review helpful

    I love the product, but wish it would locate your yardage a little faster. Since I already owned rechargable AA batteries, I bought the SG3 instead of the SG4. In retrospect, I wish I had ordered the SG4.

    The instructions for connecting the programming cable are not very clear.

    For the most part the initial setup of the unit was relative easy.

    I would buy it again.



    1 out of 5 stars WOW!   April 3, 2008
     1 out of 1 found this review helpful

    I bought Skycaddie about one and half year ago and I was very excited. The working product really is a great help for your game. The additional cost of the service did not worry me as I would expect SkyGolf to generate revenue somehow and after all the memebership costs only fraction of what a good game of golf cost you.

    However I am really, really pissed off with the execution of the whole thing.
    The software reminds me something hacker would write in his garage shack. It is pain to use (download takes ages, it freezes your PC screen, it has primitive user interface).
    The hardware itself is bulky and designed without any considerations for golfing use. It is nearly impossible to use while walking and limited use on the carts.
    Most of all, the product is unreliable. I had mine 15 months when the unit decided that it will not capture satelites at all (to become an useless $300 pieace of s***t). I found that my friend's unit lasted even less (about 9 months). I think that SkyGolf knows it, that is why they give you only 3 months hardware warranty.

    Bottom line is, the product may sound attractive but I am going to spend my money elsewhere next time.


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