Skycaddie SGX GPS Rangefinder
Sky Golf announces the Skycaddie SGX
Released in April 2010, Sky Golf have announced the next generation of their skycaddie gps rangefinders, the Skycaddie SGX.
The SGX features a new slick look and is a departure away from the look of the existing 
skycaddie rangefinders. It has a durable 3 inch LCD screen providing bright and vivid color images even in direct sunlight.
The Skycaddie SGX contains a number of Sky Golf’s existing technologies such as HoleVue™ and Intelligreen® as well as introducing a few new ones.
SmartClub™ Technology
Expected to be released later in 2010, SGX SmartClub Technology adds intelligence and a wireless communication link to each club in a golfer’s bag. Upon removal of a club from the golfer’s bag, SmartClub Tags located at the butt end cap of the grip establishes a direct communication link with the SkyCaddie.
SGX Club Reminder™
Utilizing SmartClub technology golfers will be alerted if a club is left behind before the player advances to the next hole.
SGX Game Tracker™
This utilize the same technology to capture the club used, the geo-location and distances of each shot, while eliminating most of the effort and distraction of manual entry. Combined with Club SG, Sky Golf’s online web portal, players can upload their stats for further analysis and improvement.
The SGX can store up to 30,000 preloaded courses with basic green information, its enhanced storage offers the capability to maintain up to 50 full-featured courses in the SGX at one time with Sky Golf’s unique ground-mapped advanced and reliable information in the game.
Sky Caddie SGX Pricing
SkyCaddie SGX will be available at most golf shops in the USA in April 2010. SmartClub Technology with SGX SmartClub Tags is expected to be available by June 2010. Suggested retail price for the SkyCaddie SGX is $399.95. Pricing for SmartClub Technology with SGX SmartClub Tags will be released at a later date.
I think the SkyCaddie SGX may take GPS for golf to a whole new level. Up to this point, GPS units may have improved the speed of play, but this thing may actually improve golf games. People can stop deceiving themselves about how far they hit the ball! I’m also glad to hear the it will be more intuitive and easier to see. I have a number of friends who struggle with it on the older units.
I got my SkyCaddie two Christmases ago. Only used it one summer. I would like the new one. What do I do with the old one. Maybe you should consider some for of software upgrade to allow smart club technology and game tracker on older models.
I talked to a rep of skycaddie today and by year end, they will be introducing grips for you”re clubs along with caps that fit in the end of the shaft that will work with golf pride,winn,lampkin and other leading grip makers. The SGX will recognize which club you selected from the bag and let you know if you made the right choice by previous distances hit by the club selected. Nice feature.