Attention: NEW GADGET ALERT!!!! The new SkyCaddie SG5 Pro is now available from SkyGolf, so before I went out and threw down my hard earned cash, I borrowed one from a friend and this is my short Sky Golf Skycaddie SG5 review. The latest unit from Skygolf boasts a new a large color display and a long-lasting rechargeable battery (hopefully the battery better than previous versions). Along with the patented Intelligreen Technology that was also on the previous SG4, the following are the features of the new SG5 Pro.

* Brilliant, outdoor-readable color display with automatic backlight
* IntelliGreen technology
* Rugged, water-resistant case
* Drop-in lithium-rechargeable battery
* LED battery charging indicator
* Easy to use, one-handed operation
* User-selectable color themes

I currently have the SG4 and the main complaint I have is that the battery only lasts for 2 full rounds. It doesn’t appear that they have upgraded the battery for the Skycaddie SG5, because that’s about the most life I got from the battery in that unit as well. Occasionally, the SG4 & the SG5 will take a long time to connect to the satellites. Even when it’s showing that there are 3 or 4 satellites in the area, it can take a hole or more for yardages to show up. Because of this, I suggest that you fire the Skycaddie up as soon as you reach the course, to give it enough time to connect, before you tee off.

Honestly, the rest of the features on the Sky Golf SG5 are pretty much the same as the SG4. You still get yardages to objects such as large trees, bunkers, water hazards, end of fairways etc. With the good Intelligreen system, you can move the flag position over the entire green to get accurate yardages to just about any spot they can think to put the flagstick. One of my favorite features on the Skycaddies is the ability to measure shot yardages. By simply pressing the “mark” button at your current location, and then again when you reach your ball, you will get accurate distances for the shot you just hit. This is a good way to learn how far you actually hit each club, and to have fun long drive competitions with your friends.

Attention: NEW GADGET ALERT!!!! The new SkyCaddie SG5 Pro is now available from SkyGolf, so before I went out and threw down my hard earned cash, I borrowed one from a friend and this is my short Sky Golf Skycaddie SG5 review. The latest unit from Skygolf boasts a new a large color display and a long-lasting rechargeable battery (hopefully the battery better than previous versions). Along with the patented Intelligreen Technology that was also on the previous SG4, the following are the features of the new SG5 Pro.

* Brilliant, outdoor-readable color display with automatic backlight
* IntelliGreen technology
* Rugged, water-resistant case
* Drop-in lithium-rechargeable battery
* LED battery charging indicator
* Easy to use, one-handed operation
* User-selectable color themes

I currently have the SG4 and the main complaint I have is that the battery only lasts for 2 full rounds. It doesn’t appear that they have upgraded the battery for the Skycaddie SG5, because that’s about the most life I got from the battery in that unit as well. Occasionally, the SG4 & the SG5 will take a long time to connect to the satellites. Even when it’s showing that there are 3 or 4 satellites in the area, it can take a hole or more for yardages to show up. Because of this, I suggest that you fire the Skycaddie up as soon as you reach the course, to give it enough time to connect, before you tee off.

Honestly, the rest of the features on the Sky Golf SG5 are pretty much the same as the SG4. You still get yardages to objects such as large trees, bunkers, water hazards, end of fairways etc. With the good Intelligreen system, you can move the flag position over the entire green to get accurate yardages to just about any spot they can think to put the flagstick. One of my favorite features on the Skycaddies is the ability to measure shot yardages. By simply pressing the “mark” button at your current location, and then again when you reach your ball, you will get accurate distances for the shot you just hit. This is a good way to learn how far you actually hit each club, and to have fun long drive competitions with your friends.

If you’ve been keeping an eye out for a gadget to improve your golfing game, then the Swiss engineered Skycaddie SG5 Golf GPS is an impressive one that you should check out. It’s packed with features but still comes with a reasonable price tag.

The Skycaddie SG5 GPS is a state of the art golf GPS with a large display that will allow anybody to easily read it even while on the move - with one hand on a golf club. The LCD screen has a to quality display that makes it easy to identify the different contours of the green. It also features a great backlight with automatic shutoff so you won’t waste your batteries up when you don’t need the light on. Speaking of batteries, the Skycaddie SG5 GPS has a rechargeable battery that can sustain up to fourteen hours of continuous use.

The Skycaddie SG5 GPS has unique intelligreen technology that is quite impressive. On the clear LCD display you will be viewing the undulating green in all its full depths and shapes as you move along the course. This technology comes in handy when you need yo judge distances and will take the guess work out of your golf. The Skycaddie SG5 GPS has accuracy of two and a half yards and up.

When using the Skycaddie SG5 GPS you can manually input courses yourself or you can download the courses that you are going to be playing on. To download courses though you’ll need to pay for a subscription to Skycourse. They offer two different subscriptions and you have the ability to download up to 16,000 different course onto your Skycaddie SG5 GPS.

The Skycaddie SG5 GPS is not a bad looking unit either. It weighs 5.5 ounces and will fit easily onto your belt or go in your golfing bag. It’s sleek design is also waterproof, so it can withstand any kind of weather. With the Skycaddie SG5 GPS you’ll be playing rain, hail or shine.