Golf GPS Devices Comparison

Their growing popularity seems proof that golfing GPS devices make an improvement to the game of those using them. The variety of features amongst the various devices available confirms that it is still an emerging product.

Garmin Approach G5 Golf GPS

The Callaway uPro impresses with its small size and light weight. The satellite photo realistic, high resolution course imagery of its ProMode is the most impressive looking of those reviewed. The video flyover preview is certainly unique and attention grabbing.

Garmin’s Approach G5 has the flexibility and utility of a touch screen interface which also happens to be the largest with the highest resolution. The course maps come a close second for detail behind the Callaway uPro. The IPX7 waterproofing and free map downloads are certainly attractive selling points.

Other devices compared have reasonably solid feature coverage with some unique attributes as well. The usefulness of the ground contour information supplied by the SkyCaddie SG5 may be a winning feature for some golfers. As may be the multiple language support of the Sonocaddie V300.

For the models reviewed and compared, below is a listing of the more notable/distinguishing features of each. Click on the heading links for detailed reviews of each device. In the resources section is an embedded pdf document with a detailed side-by-side feature comparison. By clicking the top right icon you can open a new window to see the full pdf at Google Docs.

Callaway uPro

small size and weight
ProMode which requires a one time download fee provides the most photo realistic high resolution course imagery
video flyover preview of hole (ProMode)
touchscreen allows distance to any point on hole to be measured

Garmin Approach G5

touchscreen allows distance to any point of hole to be measured
largest screen size and highest resolution
waterproof to IXP7
no subscription fee and 10,000 course maps available for free download
manual pin positioning
option of car navigation upgrade available

SkyCaddie SG5

only golfing gps device which provides ground contour information
auto course recognition
can support up to 40 distance targets for each hole
car charger included

Sonocaddie V300

waterproof to IPX6
multiple language support
one time course map fee

iGolf Saturn

light weight
large course capacity
good battery life

Golf GPS Software for Smart Phones

As well as dedicated golfing GPS devices, golfers now have the option of downloading golf gps software to GPS equipped smart phones. GolfLogix has mobile golf software including their; BlackBerry Golf GPS application, iPhone Golf GPS application, HTC Touch Pro and other Cell Phone Golf Distance Finder software.