The Best Golf GPS Watches For 2024
By: Golfshake Editor | Thu 01 Aug 2024
You don't need to take our word for it and the data from the survey research we conduct, you just need to step on to a golf course to see the number of golfers now wearing a golf GPS watch to help with their game. Whether that is providing distance data from the GPS functionality, score keeping & stats directly through their watch or connected device or simply keeping a digital record of the daily activity.
So if you are in the market to join these golfers or looking to purchase a golf watch as a gift or birthday present, or simply looking to upgrade your existing golf watch. Then look no further than our guide to the golf GPS watches available in 2024.
With so many brands, products and features it can be difficult to choose but hopefully this round up, break-down and in-depth look at some of the leading products will help your research.
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The Best Golf GPS Watches 2024
There is a vast selection of devices to choose from with many different brands and all offering something slightly different. The following table aims to breakdown some of the core features and functionality and round up what is available on the market in 2024.
Do you need a touchscreen device, how does sunlight impact the screen, what distance data so you need - yardages, hazards, pin point positions, does the device come preloaded with the courses, do you need to pay a subsciption fee, how long will the battery last, do you get access to additional score keeping functionality, do you get bluetooth connectivity to external devices or even your smartphone for direct notifcations and do you get any additional functionality including fitness tracking and step counts?
The following table ** provides a broad over of the main golf GPS watch brands and the GPS products available to buy online in 2024. Read on further to see the our selection of the best GPS watches to purchase this year.
| Brand | Product | Original RRP | Touch Screen | Visual Holes | Colour Display | Stats Tracking | Fitness Tracking | Battery Life | ||
| Bushnell | Bushnell iOS Edge | £149.00 | Scottsdale - £99 |  | |  | | | 15+ hours | |
| Bushnell | Bushnell iON Elite | £219.00 | American Golf - £189 | Amazon - £189 | | | | | | 12+ hours |
| Garmin | Garmin Approach S10 | £159.99 | Amazon - £139.99 | | | | | | up to 12 hours | |
| Garmin | Garmin Approach S12 | £179.99 | American Golf - £169.99 | Amazon - £179 | | | | | | up to 30 hours |
| Garmin | Garmin Approach S42 | £269.99 | Scottsdale - £269.99 | Amazon. - £229 | | | | | | up to 15 hours |
| Garmin | Garmin Approach S62 | £479.99 | American Golf - £329.99 | Amazon - £385 | | | | | | up to 20 hours |
| Garmin | Garmin Approach S70 | £649.99 | Scottsdale - £599 | American Golf - £599.99 | | | | | | up to 20 hours |
| GolfBuddy | GolfBuddy Aim W11 | £199.99 | Amazon - £209.99 | | | | | | up to 10 hours | |
| GolfBuddy | GolfBuddy Aim W12 | £249.00 | Amazon - £199 | | | | | | up to 13 hours | |
| Shot Scope | Shot Scope G5 | £149.99 | Scottsdale - £149.99 | | | | | | 2+ rounds | |
| Shot Scope | Shot Scope X5 | £279.99 | Scottsdale - £229.99 | | | | | | 2+ rounds | |
| SkyCaddie | SkyCaddie LX2 | £149.95 | Scottsdale - £129 | | | | | | 2+ rounds | |
| SkyCaddie | SkyCaddie LX5 | £349.95 | Scottsdale - £249 | | | | | | up to 2 rounds | |
| Tag Heuer | TAG Heuer Connected Golf | £1,500.00 | Tag Heur - £1,500 | | | | | | up to 24 hours | |
| TecTecTec | TecTecTec ULT-G | £129.99 | American Golf - £99.99 | | | | | | 2.5+ rounds | |
| Voice Caddie | Voice Caddie A2 | £239.00 | Scottsdale - £209 | | | | | | 10 hours | |
| Voice Caddie | Voice Caddie T8 | £289.00 | Scottsdale - £269 | | | | | | up to 30 hours | |
| Voice Caddie | Voice Caddie T9 | £349.00 | Scottsdale - £329 | | | | | | 10 days |
The Best Golf GPS Watches under £150
TecTecTec ULT-G Golf GPS Watch
This entry level golf GPS watch provides an excellent price point for those on a budget. It boasts a lightweight design and a long-lasting battery for up to 2.5 full rounds of golf. With a robust GPS system, this watch allows for quick access to more than 38,000 golf courses around the world, offering precise front/center/back of the green data as well as information on hazards.
SkyCaddie LX2
The SkyCaddie LX2 offers everything you need from a golf GPS watch with its user-friendly interface and touch screen display, along with the most accurate course maps available. The LX2 comes loaded with 35,000 meticulously ground-verified and error-corrected course maps.
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Garmin Approach S42 GPS
Currently available for under £240 on Amazon this is a top level golf GPS watch available at an exceptional price. The Garmin Approach S42 provides a combination of stylish design, advanced golf technology and the in-depth features synonymous with Garmin fitness devices. The S42 feature a large, easy-to-read colour touchscreen display with a sleek metal bezel and provides access to over 42,000 preloaded course maps along with the Green View feature allowing for precise pin placement, while distance readings to the front, middle, and back of the green. Additionally, stay connected on the course with smartphone notifications and track your activity with built-in sports apps.
Shot Scope X5 GPS Golf Watch
The Shot Scope X5 GPS golf watch continues the evolution of this relatively new player to the market that is happily taking on the the bigger brands such as SkyCaddie and Garmin. Its versatile design can be worn both on and off the golf course and features a striking full color touchscreen and sleek ceramic bezel. Preloaded with over 36,000 golf courses worldwide, providing precise front, middle, and back distances to all hazards and doglegs, as well as course maps and the the green view feature to view the shape of the green from any location on the course and easily adjust the pin placement.
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Garmin Approach S70
The Garmin Approach S70 is an high-end smartwatch featuring a large 1.4” (35.5mm) AMOLED screen which provides detailed GPS data, course maps and green contour detailing. The S70 GPS watch is preloaded with over 43,000 golf courses. The advanced golf course maps allow for detailed views and the option to zoom in, making it easier to target specific distances.
TAG Heuer Connected Golf
The TAG Heuer Connected Golf watch could be described as the pinnace of golf GPS watches providing a combination of design, style and technology - which TAG HEUR described as the 'perfect caddie on the wrist'. Crafted in ultra-light Grade 2 titanium and integrating ergonomic black steel pushers, the sandblasted, black DLC-finished case is built to last making this watch the ultimate gift or on-course and off-course golf accessory.
** Editor Note: All prices correct at time of publishing August 2024, additional data can be confirmed via official website product pages.
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