I firmly believe that a golf GPS system can improve your golf game. I created this site to share information and on-course reviews of golf GPS Systems. My hope is that the information will assist you in purchasing the golf GPS system that best suits your needs.
Golf GPS systems come in all capabilites and prices. Generally the more you pay, the more you get. Be sure to research the annual subscription fees. Lower priced units tend to require annual subscription fees depending on how many courses you want while higher priced units give you more courses for no annual subscription fee.
The Izzo Swami 1500 Golf GPS shows the distance to the front, center and back of every green. It holds 10 courses and automatically knows the course you are on after powering up. Choose from over 12,000 courses with a low $9.99 annual subscription.
Display: 1.75 x 1.00 inch B/W LCD Battery: Rechargeable Lithium
Hole Layout: No Last Shot Distance: No
Course Capacity: 10
Subscription: $9.99/yr
The Bushnell neo Pocketsize Golf GPS is one of the least expensive golf GPS systems available. It displays the distance from the front, center and back of every green. You can also add up to four points of your own for every hole. Map the distances of your courses and/or download courses with an annual subscription.
Display: 80 x 120 pixel B/W LCD Battery: Lithium-Ion
Hole Layout: No Last Shot Distance: Yes
Course Capacity: 10
Subscription: $34.95/yr
The GolfLogix GPS-8 by Garmin is one of the most user-friendly golf GPS systems available today. It shows you the display to the front, center and back of every green. It also displays distances to hazards. The GolfLogix GPS-8 will also tell you how far you hit your last shot and automatically knows what course you are on!
Display: 1.25 by 2.25 inch B/W LCD Battery: 2 AA
Hole Layout: No Last Shot Distance: Yes
Course Capacity: 20
Subscription: $29.95/yr
The SkyCaddie SG2.5 is a golf GPS system from one of the leaders, SkyGolf. It displays the distance from the front, center and back of every green. It also shows the green layout from a fairway view. SkyCaddie performance at a great price!
Display: 120 x 80 pixel B/W LCD Battery: Lithium-Ion
Hole Layout: No Last Shot Distance: Yes
Course Capacity: 10
Subscription: 3 available plans – $29.95 to $59.95 per year
The Sonocaddie V300 features a color display which shows a 3-D representation of the layout of each hole. It displays distances to the front, center and back of every green along with bunkers and water harzards. Waypoints can also be added to each hole. A digital scorecard and game analysis round out the features.
Display: 2.2 inch Color LCD Battery: Rechargeable
Hole Layout: Yes Last Shot Distance: Yes
Course Capacity: 30
Subscription: First 5 Courses Free then $5 per course or lifetime fee of $29 or $49
The SkyCaddie SG5 will improve your game! All of the courses on your SkyCaddie are walked to insure accurate distance readings. This insures you are getting the most accurate distances possible from SkyCaddie!, one of the oldest and most trusted golf GPS manufacturers.
Display: 2.2 inch Color LCD Battery: Rechargeable
Hole Layout: Yes Last Shot Distance: Yes
Course Capacity: 10
Subscription: 3 available plans — $29.95 to $59.95 per year
The Garmin Approach G3 has a 2.6 inch color touchscreen . It displays distances to the front, center and back of every green. Touch anywhere on the screen and get the exact yardage to that point! Drag the pin around the green for accurate yardages. Comes preloaded with thousands of US courses.
Display: 2.6 inch Color Touchscreen Battery: 2 AA
Hole Layout: Yes Last Shot Distance: Yes
Course Capacity: Thousands preloaded. Updates available from Garmin.com
Subscription: None
The GPS Golf Guru 4 features a 3.5 inch touchscreen and is also the first multi-functional device in golf. It plays movies and music, displays pictures and is road navigation capable with optional software! Move the flag around the green to pinpoint any pin location. Add club and lie remarks to each of your shots.
Display: 3.5 inch Color Touchscreen Battery: Rechargeable
Hole Layout: Yes (with AerVu Courses) Last Shot Distance: Yes
Course Capacity: 40
Subscription: None. Standand Courses are free. As low as $7 per AerVu course.
The Callaway uPro uses actual satellite and aerial photographs to show hole flyovers and layouts. Download the ProMode courses to unlock features such as AnyPoint technology which allows you to measure the distance to any point on the course.
Display: 2.2 inch 320 x 240 Color Battery: Rechargeable Lithium Ion
Hole Layout: Yes Last Shot Distance: Yes
Course Capacity: 50
Subscription: None. First ProMode course download free than as low as $1.20 per download.
The Garmin Approach G5 has a large 3 inch touchscreen . It displays distances to the front, center and back of every green. Touch anywhere on the screen and get the exact yardage to that point! Drag the pin around the green for accurate yardages. Comes preloaded with thousands of US courses.
Display: 3 inch Color Touchscreen Battery: 2 AA
Hole Layout: Yes Last Shot Distance: Yes
Course Capacity: Thousands preloaded. Updates available from Garmin.com
Subscription: None
The OnPar Touchscreen Golf GPS has a large 3.5 inch touchscreen . View the yardage to any target with a touch of the screen. The OnPar also allows extensive shot and statistic tracking.
Display: 3.5 inch Color Touchscreen
Hole Layout: Yes Last Shot Distance: Yes
Course Capacity: 300
Subscription: None












