Features:

  • Distances: F/C/B to greens; layup/carry to hazards & doglegs
  • Preloaded 38,000+ global course maps; no annual or download fees
  • Auto course recognition & hole-advance
  • New slimmer profile & larger 2-inch color LCD
  • New improved 12+ hr battery life & scorecard feature (save & view scores)
  • Water resistant
  • Easy charge magnetic charger
Great product easy to use

I broke the screen the second time I used it (dropped my bag of clubs on it). I called to to check on cost to replace screen, and guess what they replaced the entire unit under warranty. Great product, great service, great price what could anyone ask for

Reliable, accurate, and economical.

Stronger battery than previous model, which worked well for 4 years and then died. I can play three regulation rounds on one charge. The charger is a bit funky but easily manageable. The print with the courses is a bit smaller but really no problem. This one goes to the next hole when you do and you don't have to push the "up" arrow to advance to the next hole. I often compare yardage with friends and it is always the same. It is also large enough that I can keep track of it without worrying about loosing it. In summarizing, I would say it is better than the previous model and works as well as much more expensive models.

Great value!

Works great for what it was designed to do. Is simple to use and accurate. One button touch displays distance to hazard and distance to clear the hazard. Time display has been a little inconsistent, but a minor detail. Didn’t purchase it as a time piece! Charging works fine. Just turn it face down and set aside where it won’t get bumped. Very pleased with simplicity and accuracy. Bought it on sale and was a little concerned about some of the negative reviews I read, until I used it. No complaints.

I think a strap or a stationary clip would be better. I removed mine as I found it a ...

Works well. It takes a minute or two to load once turned on. I turn mine on when pulling to first tee box. by the time we all tee off it is ready to go. I do not care for the swiveling carry clip, I think a strap or a stationary clip would be better. I removed mine as I found it a pain, now I just toss the device into a cup holder on the cart and it is works good there. Battery life is great. I have played as many as four 9 hole rounds over a couple of weeks time on one charge. I was skeptical of the magnetic charger, as long as you set it up and leave it alone to charge it works great, when I say leave it alone I mean don't touch or move it. On other battery devices I have had trouble with the charging sockets after a while I don't see this being an issue with this. I don't use the score keeper function, I use mine for distances to greens and hazards.

Great Buy

I love my Swami. I can play multiple rounds with a single charge and the cart attachment (sold separately) is bad ass. The screen is bright, super easy to use, I would recommend this product to my family and friends.

Love this!!

I've used this at lots of different courses and it has had everyone of them. The other features like shot distance seem to work well too. It shows the hazards pretty accurately too. It takes quite a few minutes to load when it's turned on. I guess that's because it has so many maps. I wish it would save your favorite courses and that it would just load those. Maybe it would be faster.

Great product for the price - gives really accurate yardage ...

Great product for the price - gives really accurate yardage to the green - front, middle and back. Also gives hazard yardages. Have not found a course yet that this rangefinder does not recognize. Only down side - course listing is very hard to read especially for those of us with aging eyes.

Great shot distance measurer

Fun and easy to use device for checking shot distance and keeping your scores electronically. It has thousands of golf courses loaded, and everyone in my area has been available.

Nice little device.

I really like this little device. It's easier to use than the last model and I like the larger screen. Gives quick distances to green and hazards. Battery lasts much longer than last model. It seems to take a longer finding the course at startup.

It works as advertised!

The GPS works as advertised. I used the 4000 for several years and this works as well with improvements. The 5000 changes holes while in the cart whereas the 4000 had to be on your person. This model shows distance to hazards. The 5000 has a much longer charge. It only uses about 40% for 18 holes. The older model barely lasted 18 holes. As mentioned in other reviews, the magnetic cord for charging does fall off with any movement, but its not a big deal. Place it gently in a place it doesn't get disturbed and all is well. Bottom line is I'm very happy with this model.

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