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.

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.

Golf GPS Devices Details Side-by-side Feature Comparison

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