Switch to Garmin GPS

sheppy335 · June 24, 2016

I switch from a SkyCaddie to the Garmin G8. I am very happy with the move, the garmin provides exactly the same measurements as my skycaddie. I am happy to loose the subcscription fee also, i would have still paid it if my SGX didnt have battery failure after 6 years. I certainly got my money's worth out of it. so i tried this and i am very happy.

Captain Morgan · June 30, 2016

I also had a SkyCaddie. It was a SG5. Guess I didn't mind the subscription fee. The problem I had was updating it through the computer. All it would do was lock up and getting error messages. CS couldn't get me through my problem. So I put it in my out of date electronics drawer. Bought a Bushnell Tour X which I love but wanted more. So I picked up the G8. I keep them both in my bag. The G8 is great. Get to the course turn it on at the first tee and takes about 15 seconds to find me. Away I go. I still pull out the laser at times but easier to look at the gps. Specially new courses I haven't played before. Rely a lot on the G8.

sheppy335 · July 1, 2016

Yeah the subscription fee didnt bother me either but when picking a new one, i was very picky and tried out the G8 from a freind and was very happy with it.

orrsome · July 4, 2016

I'm with you all. Made the switch from the SGX and couldn't be happier. I felt handcuffed when it came to downloading different course because my older PC takes entirety too long. Also as much as I said it the yearly fees did bother me. Data and yardages were get but I have an older Bushnell Elite 1600 that I used with it. Garmin G8 gives get yardages and is super fast. My only pain point with the G8 is the belt holster doesn't swivel. Other than that it is A okay!! Actually sold my SGX on Ebay to a good home. Everyone is happy now!!!

jjmmagoo · July 23, 2016

Presently been using the Golfbuddy World. Its a few years old. I like it, wished the screen was a little brighter. Thinking about changing. Am I looking at a huge difference in quality and accuracy?