Unmatched accuracy begins with high-precision, ground-corrected course maps.
Only from SkyCaddie!
Which is why SkyCaddie works to provide golfers with the most up-to-date information possible.
Only SkyCaddie sends professionally trained mappers to walk golf courses with professional-grade GPS equipment to create original course maps, accurate to
within 1 meter.
Each mapper has been trained using curriculum created by Mark Long, a veteran PGA Tour caddy and respected tour yardage book author for the PGA Tour.
We’ve been doing this for over 20 years because we know this is the only way to provide the accuracy that all golfers deserve.
SkyCaddie distinguishes itself by providing highly accurate and detailed course maps that are ground-verified.
SkyCaddie has a vast library of over 35,000 courses worldwide.
SkyCaddie sends professional mappers to walk each new and updated course, ensuring users have the most accurate information available.
For precise location information, ground mapping GPS coordinates far surpasses satellite imagery for reasons such as:
Ground mapping GPS technology can provide precise coordinates down to the sub-meter level, whereas satellite imagery may only have a resolution of a few meters.
Ground mapping GPS coordinates can be updated quickly, providing up-to-date information of the course. Satellite imagery is often captured at specific intervals and may not reflect the current state of the course changes.
Satellite imagery can be affected by weather conditions such as extensive cloud cover or shade which can obstruct identifying all critical course features from the air. Our mapping process gives us the advantage of identifying all features on the course since our eyes are actually on the ground of each hole.
Try making an accurate map from these images! It’s impossible.
That is why SkyCaddie does not sacrifice the accuracy we provide to our customers.
Not only do we supply the most complete, reliable, and precise course maps in the game, but each week, month, year we continue
to update courses all over the world using our same, precise methodology.
It’s true, SkyCaddie does have a nominally priced yearly membership fee. We take the extra step of sending trained professionals to each course to captureall the data we provide on our GPS product.
SkyCaddie maintains a comprehensive database of golf courses that includes detailed maps, hazards, yardages, and other crucial information. The membership fee allows the company to keep this data up-to-date by regularly surveying and verifying courses, ensuring that users have access to accurate information.
The membership fee supports the ongoing development of new products, features, and improvements to SkyCaddie devices and software. This helps the company stay competitive in the market and provide the best possible experience to its users.
The membership fee helps SkyCaddie provide dedicated customer support to its users, ensuring that they have access to assistance whenever they need it.
SkyCaddie memberships may offer premium features and benefits that are not available to users who do not pay for a subscription. These features could include advanced course management tools, more in-depth statistics, and integration with other platforms and services.
If the “free” GPS maps were good enough for serious golfers, they would
not be free!
The cost compared to creating data behind a computer is significantly less than sending trained technicians to walk each course. We incur those costs to guarantee the data we provide on our GPS products is of the highest accuracy standard. We don’t take shortcuts that could jeopardize the quality of information you receive.
Most other GPS rangefinder products use second and third generation maps derived from third-party aerial imagery which has been proven to contain errors. With bad and unclear visibility on those maps, making an accurate course measurement is nearly impossible. The best way to correct those errors when present is to have accurate control points that have been captured on the ground.
Most of these companies share the same inaccurate course libraries. Their theory is ‘close enough is good enough’. We don’t share that notion. SkyGolf knows that no Tour Players use yardage books derived from satellite images or flyovers. Neither should amateur golfers. Tour players trust only a map that has been walked and so should amateurs.
Other products know they are inaccurate. One golf GPS manufacturer spells it out in their user documentation inside the box with each product:
“****** uses a combination of government and private data sources. Virtually all data sources contain some inaccurate or incomplete data. In some countries, complete and accurate map information is either not available or is prohibitively expensive.”
Follow them as they map courses all over the world:
Each year thousands of courses all over the world make changes such as removing and reshaping bunkers, making changes to hazards or complete redesigns of golf holes and greens. Some changes are small, but others are incredibly significant to your game.
Imagine playing a course where they have extended a hazard into the fairway or added new bunkers. From the tee, that information is important. How frustrating is it to hit a great tee shot and end up in a hazard or short of the green because your course map is not up to date? This is exactly why we actively ask golf facilities for updates to their courses so we can continually provide the most up to date information possible to our customers.
And, of course, we like to spoil our customers with other benefits. Member Benefits vary depending on the subscription you choose and your area.
Memberships may include free golf balls, 24/7 access to our SkyGolf 360 Cloud, SkyGolf 360 Mobile App, SkyCaddie Mobile App, and a free GOLF Magazine subscription.
The SkyGolf 360 Cloud brings all golf-related performance data together in one place. It is a web-based suite that provides a central place for golfers to collect, analyze, track and share their rounds and performance data. Use the in-depth tools to identify strengths and weaknesses in your game.
Designed to be fun and flexible, SkyGolf 360™ lets you track as many or as few stats as you want.
All the scorecard data from the SkyCaddie will be automatically uploaded via Bluetooth, WiFi, or USB to your personal performance locker within the SkyGolf 360™ Cloud that also supports your SkyPro, SkyTrak and Game Tracker data.
View, share or compare your scores, stats and accomplishments from anywhere in the world on
your PC, tablet or smartphone with the SkyGolf 360 mobile app.
Know of any new courses or changes that need to be added to the SkyCaddie Library?
SkyGolf products require a membership to ensure golfers always have access to the most accurate, up-to-date course maps and performance data. The membership supports ongoing updates, cloud storage, and advanced features that help players play smarter and improve faster.
