Golf Watches

How to Choose a Golf GPS Watch

A golf GPS watch puts the number you need on your wrist the moment you reach your ball. No pacing off sprinkler heads, no pulling out a phone. The differences between models come down to how much information you want during a round and how you use the watch the rest of the week.

Core features every golfer uses

• Distances to the front, middle and back of the green.
• Yardages to hazards, doglegs and layup points.
• Preloaded courses, so the watch finds your hole automatically.
• Digital scorecard and basic stat tracking.

What you gain by stepping up

Entry-level watches such as the Approach S12 focus on clear yardages and long battery life. Mid-range and premium models add color touchscreen course maps, slope-adjusted distances, wind information, club suggestions and automatic shot tracking when paired with club sensors. They also double as everyday smartwatches, with activity, sleep and notification features.

Choosing the right one

Think about screen size and readability in sunlight, battery life over 36 holes, and whether you want one watch for golf and daily wear. If you compete, check that slope features can be switched off for tournament play.

Complete your Garmin setup

See handhelds, rangefinders and launch monitors in the Garmin collection, or take your practice further with a portable launch monitor.