Golfers get the GPS treatment with SkyCaddie

Published January 17, 2008 5:00am ET



A GPS company is using the technology developed by a Reston-based firm to create more advanced devices that can be used by golfers to make their game more accurate.

SkyGolf is incorporating the equipment built by u-blox in its most recent device, called the SkyCaddie. The device allows golfers to rely on the Global Positioning System for distance measurements, hazard locations and even club selection.

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