Okay golf nuts, I'm looking for a sky caddie/igol/etc.

shdw01 · Dec 17, 2008

for my grandfather.

Okay, I don't want to spend too much (heck, if I'm spending $400 on my grandpa, how much for my parents!!!!) but I think this would be an ideal gift for him.

I just need something simple that will show yardage. Things to keep in mind is that he does not use the computer so i would have to download the courses (if that is how these things work). If there is one where I can select a course and go...that would be great.

Cost is also a factor (actual cost and yearly fees).

anyone with ideas? My friend got one for $125 + $30/yr so I was interested....only to find these other ones are $250-$500!!! yikes

Hitman26 · Dec 17, 2008

Get him a laser range finder. I have a Bushnell that cost around 400 bucks. No downloading or waiting for data. All you need to know is how to change a nine volt battery and how to look through a box and push a button. He can just point and have the exact yardage to his targets. I even have a bit of the shakes and I'm still able to get precise readings. If he plays a lot of golf, it's the greatest gift you can get him. My friend has a cheaper version that cost around 200 bucks but it takes longer to get readings and I have trouble because of my shakes. It really is a simple gadget that he will have the hang of in less than 5 minutes.

shdw01 · Dec 17, 2008

what about the golfbuddy?

sounds like no downloading courses...just register and good to go....

BEANTOWNJIM · Dec 17, 2008

YEH I WAS LOOKING AT THE GOLF BUDDY ALSO ON E-BAY.I THINK THE PRICES WILL DROP AS MORE COMPANIES MAKE THE PRODUCT SO I WILL WAIT.I DONT LIKE THE IDEA OF DOWNLOADING AND ALL THE BULLSHIT SO I THINK GOLD BUDDY IS THE BEST AND MOST USER FRIENDLY.

MY WINTER GOLF JUST ENDED HERE IN BOSTON BOYS WE GOT AN INCH OF SNOW TODAY AND 6 MORE COMING FRIDAY SO DONT BE SURPRISED IF YOUR OLD BUDDY BEANTOWNJIM ISNT IN A GOOD MOOD :fckmad:

bullets · Dec 17, 2008

I can get you a sky caddie SG2 with a car charger and travel case for $150 plus shipping.

They are a closeout model but will perform all the options that the SG5 will do, other than a color screen.

UoweDucks · Dec 17, 2008

freecaddie.com

amazing program that runs on gps enabled smartphone. been using it for a year.

$$CH$$ · Dec 17, 2008

Go to your local golf course and ask about buying their Demo range finder. Same product but it obviously is a demo. Much much cheaper.

I would go with the Bushnell or the SkyCaddie.