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Golf GPS Device Reviews – Overall Ranking

Unbiased reviews and rankings of golf GPS devices. Our editors test and compare the best golf GPS devices head-to-head, including the latest devices for 2010 including the Callaway uPro, Garmin Approach G3, Skycaddie SGX and many more. These devices continue to improve, and there is a GPS suitable for every level of player, whether techie or not.

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		SCORE (1 – 100)	GRADE
	Callaway uPro A beautiful interface, the ability to determine distances to any point on the course, video flyover previews of each hole, and a new scoring/statistics module, all packaged into one of the lightest and smallest devices tested, make it tough to go wrong with the Callaway uPro. Add in a new aggressive price point, and the uPro is once again our undisputed leader of the pack for golf GPS devices. Retail price: $279.00 plus per course fees and $20 for Scoring Plus module Three year total cost: $349.00 Amazon.com price: Check price now Golfsmith price: Check price now Read full review	94	A
	Garmin Approach G3 All the basic features of the Garmin Approach G5 in a slightly smaller (though still as rugged) body and at a lower price point. Good stuff! Looks like the Callaway uPro has some competition… Retail price: $349.99 Three year total cost: $349.99 Amazon.com price: Check price now Golfsmith price: Check price now Read full review	92	A-
	Garmin Approach G5 Intuitive touchscreen interface, the ability to determine the distance to any point on the hole, and ready to go out of the box (just add AA batteries). Recently added the ability to track statistics (although only for the round in progress, not for multiple rounds over time). Better course coverage would be the icing on the cake. Retail price: $449.99 Three year total cost: $449.99 Amazon.com price: Check price now Golfsmith price: Check price now Read full review	91	A-
	Bushnell Neo (formerly iGolf Neo) Our vote for best value in a golf GPS device, the Bushnell Neo provides simple functionality, but does it in a user-friendly design and at an extremely affordable price. Retail price: $149.99 Three year total cost: $254.96 Amazon.com price: Check price now Golfsmith price: Check price now Read full review	91	A-
	OnPar Touchscreen GPS A new entrant to the field, the OnPar sports an iPhone-esque touchscreen and a vast array of features, including overhead hole views. Improved course coverage and stability help move the device up our rankings. Not compatible with Macs. Retail Price: $399.00 Three year total cost: $399.00 Amazon.com price: Check price now Golfsmith price: Check price now Read full review	90	A-
	SkyCaddie SGX The SkyCaddie SGX has some of the latest in feature sets, including full hole graphic views and detailed green maps that show contours and false fronts. But course coverage with these new maps is still sparse, and that, combined with a user interface that feels overloaded (maybe it’s time to move to a touchscreen?) and a steep price tag, keep the SGX from rising higher in our rankings. Retail price: $399.95 plus yearly fees Three year total cost: $519.80 Amazon.com price: Check price now Golfsmith price: Check price now Read full review	88	B+
	Callaway uPro Go A comfortable device with bright color screen and excellent distance details around the green (with the optional $50 GoMode). A new low price point makes the Go extremely competitively priced. Now about those scorecards and statistics… Retail price: $229.00 Three year total cost: $278.99 Amazon.com price: Check price now Read full review	87	B+
	GolfBuddy Tour Courses come pre-loaded, so just charge the GolfBuddy and go. Simple to map out courses on your own or add targets to existing courses, which is a good thing as courses available often provide fewer marked obstacles than desired. Not compatible with Macs. Retail price: $289.99 Three year total cost: $289.99 Amazon.com price: Check price now Read full review	86	B
	SkyCaddie SG5 Once the top of the line in the SkyCaddie series, the SG5 shines with its easy-to-use interface and ability to customize how the map data is displayed. A new lower price makes the G5 affordable – but SkyCaddie lovers might want to check out the new SGX before purchasing. Retail price: $299.95 plus yearly fees Three year total cost: $419.80 Amazon.com price: Check price now Golfsmith price: Check price now Read full review	85	B
	Sonocaddie V300 Overhead hole maps, friendly interface and lots of features will make this device appealing to many users. However, multiple bad experiences with significant distance errors make the V300 difficult to recommend whole-heartedly. Not compatible with Macs. Retail Price: $349 plus one-time and/or per course fees Three year total cost: $378.95 Amazon.com price: Check price now Read full review	82	B-
	GolfLogix GPS-8 It may be good enough for Peter Costis and Gary McCord’s moustache, but it’s not quite good enough for us. Achieves its goal of simplicity, and just about any course is available. But with few features, the value just doesn’t seem to be there for this bulky device with a black and white screen. For those interested, Amazon is having a fire sale on these as GolfLogix has stopped production of the GPS-8 in favor of selling their new GolfLogix iPhone app. Retail price: $299.95 plus yearly fees Three year total cost: $389.80 Amazon.com price: Check price now Read full review	74	C
	Golf Guru 4 The Golf Guru 4 aims to be jack of all trades, but ends up master of none. The release of the device seems premature, as course coverage for AerVu maps is poor and the software was tremendously buggy. Not compatible with Macs. Retail price: $399.95 plus per course fees Three year total cost: $509.95 Amazon.com price: Check price now Read full review	74	C
	IZZO SWAMI We like the concept of a basic, lightweight device that comes cheap and has low annual fees. But little functionality, coupled with numerous distance errors, keep the SWAMI at the bottom of our rankings. Not compatible with Macs. Retail Price: $99.99 plus yearly fees Three year total cost: $129.96 Amazon.com price: Check price now Read full review	72	C-
Three year total costs are for an individual who plays eight different courses in the first year of ownership, four new courses in the second year and four new courses in the third year, all across two different states. uPro cost based on ProMode course purchases. Golf Guru 4 based on AerVu course purchases.

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Golf GPS Device Reviews – Overall Ranking