anyone have more info on whether this club is USGA approved? I see half the answers say yes, and half say no.
1717404
my impression is that double sided chippers are not approved. this one of course is one sided.
1717405
We think you can carry it in your bag as long as you don't exceed the legal number of clubs on the course, which I think is either 12 or 13 total.
1717406
Why not, it is about the same angle as a 6/7 iron, but with all due respect anyone who needs to know if this is USGA approved would not be seen dead using it, hahaha. Which club would you leave out of a bag to put this in??
1717407
This is from the USGA rule book. "Chippers are iron clubs not putters, and therefore must conform with the requirements for woods and irons. For example, chippers may not have a putter grip, two striking faces or appendages for aiming purposes. See Rules 1 through 5 in Appendix II". So the answer to your question is yes and by the way I love mine.
1082351
The watch is preloaded with almost every course in the US. I don't think you should have to upload courses. I only had one course I had to update because they redid the layout of the back nine. I went to Igolf and I got an error message but played with the connection and got it to work.
1324966
There are 40,000 courses pre-loaded. So far, I have played all over the USA and not had a course missing. They say that if your course is not included, you can submit a request online and they will include it. Chances are pretty small that your course will not be included. I love it and have come to depend on it out there on the course.
2002839
I believe they are. Just a starter or beginner set. Either way they are s great set of clubs even for an older player like myself. Enjoy
623810
Hi . I bought it for a buddy for Christmas . He is loving it . He is awesome at golf , plays every week . He said that it is the bomb . Your children will enjoy it . They will learn to put as well .
761221
To be perfectly honest with you Ernesto, we got cleared via EWG several years ago.. and I thought we were still over there! :) It may be that we need to renew yearly or since the new FDA mandates of 2013. I never thought to check. We are a small company and have nearly doubled in size this year so we scramble at this point just to keep production, shipping and orders rolling smoothly. We appreciate the heads up on this, and will look into getting back up over there ASAP, since it's a valid concern you bring up (and it would certainly bring us more sales). The people who cruise EWG are mostly certainly our target demographic! Many regards.. Deb
535844
Yes. This one is better than te one I bought from Golf Galexy 6 years ago. I bent that one.
1681763
The courses I play, Mid Texas USA are were already loaded when I receive the watch. I stand at first tee, push the OK/Menu button, it auto search-finds the local/closest course. I then push the exact one I'm at. Then Start. Very satisfied. I'm assuming this is auto load by satellite and that your courses should also be included...
80035
I checked and they are made by callaway...but it doesn't state them on clubs..however, it showed they were shipped from a Callaway location
2128769
Mine shows a map of the green, but not the fairway. It also shows the distance to the front, the middle and the back of the green.
1248536
I believe the GPS finds whatever courses are nearby. At least that is how it works in the US. Perhaps if you go to the Sky Caddie website, it will have a more complete a answer.
255745
I believe all US courses are loaded in non-Pro mode. None in Pro mode. And of course, because Callaway has discontinued their website, you can't load anything. I don't recommend this unit. I have this one and the old original uPro and I prefer the old one (even for the basic non-Pro operations). Nope this helps.
1832588
my husband plays Golf and several other games, neither very new. Not sure about the newest games.
471375
Thanks to everyone that answered this question. After research, it is NOT on the approved list.
1910667
I believe it's under the umbrella of Callaway; like Camero is a Chevy? I love my clubs the "name" doesn't mean anything to me, they have improved my distance and accuracy! Taking lessons for chipping and putting! FUN!
403779
Usually not and I never see the pros using them. Sanctioned tournaments under SCGA, PGA, USGA, etc. most likely don't approve of them, as of yet. You've heard what they think about the belly putter. But in club tournaments, it is up to the tournament committee to decide whether to allow them or not. It's all about advantage. Check with your local club pro or tournament committee persons. Hit 'em straight.
663556
Yes, this happened to me. I went to a small executive golf course in SE NH. I guess that some small out the way courses are not included in the 30,000 plus ones on the watch. I think you can add/update the watch by going online