One of the major factors hindering amateur players on a golf course is knowing precisely how far they have left to the flag, but SkyCaddie has taken its own steps to rectify this problem.
When a player has established a consistent swing and knows almost to the yard how far they can strike a
golf ball with each
golf club, then the next step to improving their scorecard is to hit each shot the correct distance.
However, without a golf caddy who has walked the course to get a deeper understanding of its length, players are left at the mercy of the course and any markings placed on the fairways to help.
This could be small signs placed alongside out-of-bounds posts or coloured markings on the fairways representing a rough distance to the green.
But SkyCaddie has sought to give players the most reliable information possible with its maps that have been developed through people storing information after walking the course, offering more detail than by using satellite technology.
The individuals have marked up to 40 pieces of critical information on every hole stored on the SkyCaddie equipment, ranging from distances to hazards to ideal places to lay up when using a
golf fairway wood from a tee.
Equipped with the patented Intelligreen technology is the
SkyCaddie SG2.5 The Next Generation RangeFinder, combining a sleek design with practicality around the golf course.
The device is the lightest and most compact rangefinder on the market, weighing only 3.8 ounces, while remaining durable and water resistant.
Meanwhile, the use of the patented technology ensures that players will be able to measure the full depth of any green being targeted from any angle of approach.
Among the features on its face are a satellite signal strength marker, yard indicator and the option of selecting multiple targets.
Furthermore, to help make this device more useable and keep it better protected, some other accessories are also on the market.
By buying a
SkyCaddie SG2.5 Leather Case, golfers can further protect their device against extra wear and tear.
Additionally, a
SkyCaddie SG2.5 Temp Cart Mount Kit could be a useful purchase to attach a SkyCaddie onto a golf cart.
Alternatively, players looking for a more advanced device could opt for the
SkyCaddie SG5 Range Finder.
This includes a longer-lasting rechargeable battery, alongside a colour display that features automatic backlighting to ensure easy readability both indoors and outdoors.
Forgetful players who feel that they may end up trying to use a SkyCaddie with a flat battery could decide to purchase a
SkyCaddie SG5 Car Charger that can be used en route to the course.
Furthermore, those that are contemplating playing golf abroad in the future or regularly travel around the UK in search of new courses may wish to take advantage of the
SkyCaddie SG5 Travel Case.
This is a black zipper case that includes an internal divider to ensure that the SkyCaddie is secured from any damage on its travels.
Even world number 13 Jim Furyk thinks the technology would be a suitable addition to the golf bags of many amateurs without a caddy.
He said: "Your success on the course depends on the same reliable information I get from my Tour caddy.
"This is information most golfers are missing and you get it with SkyCaddie."
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