Which golf GPS watches are the best for 2023?
Owning the best golf watch GPS can massively (positively) impact your scores, since all the best golf GPS watches are incredibly accurate and will help you play better golf.
Many golfers now own some form of a golf GPS whether it be a watch or rangefinder. If you currently use a GPS and want to upgrade there will be an option for you. Alternatively, if you’re looking for your first golf GPS a watch is a great device to start with.
Best golf GPS watches 2023
Garmin Approach S70 GPS Watch
RRP £649.99/$699.99
Garmin’s newest addition to their Approach golf range is the S70 GPS Watch. The S70 can be worn on and off the golf course because of its extensive functionality. Perhaps the most impressive aspect of this watch is the AMOLED touchscreen display that shows the entire hole you’re playing extremely clearly.
Packed with more than 43,000 global courses, it’s highly unlikely you’ll ever play a course and not have the assistance of the S70. This watch takes into account elevation change in order to give you the most precise yardage to your target.
SkyCaddie LX5C GPS watch
RRP £349/$349.95
Golf’s largest GPS watch is a brilliant option for those who like to see the information very clearly. With full HD graphics you can view the 35,000 preloaded courses extremely easily. Packed into a luxury ceramic package, the SkyCaddie LX5C is a very stylish watch to wear on the course.
The watch included IntelliGreen technology that provides the exact shapes of the greens for incredibly accurate front, middle, and back numbers. Also, SkyCaddie ensures their yardages are constantly up to date because every year they map out every UK golf course on foot by using survey-quality equipment.
Shot Scope X5 GPS Watch
RRP £279.99/$299.99
Shot Scope’s X5 GPS Watch is a very good value for money option, that may sound ironic with it not being one of the cheapest golf GPS watches, but with the X5 GPS watch you get a lot of product for the price. With more than 36,000 preloaded global courses you can enjoy using this watch at all of your favorite golf courses.
The glare-resistant full-color 1.2” touchscreen is very easy to navigate – even with all of this watch’s features. The X5 is Shot Scope’s most premium GPS watch option because of its features and stylish design. With this watch, you get 16 2nd Gen RFID tracking tags which you put into the butt of your grip to automatically track over 100 performance statistics. For this the X5 has to be extremely accurate – which it most definitely is!
Bushnell ION Edge GPS Watch
RRP £149.99/$149.99
If you’re looking for a golf GPS watch that will provide you with simple information but to a very high standard, there is perhaps no better option than the Bushnell Ion Edge GPS Watch. Bushnell are notorious for their accurate distances when it comes to golf GPS devices.
Along with accurate front, middle and back numbers, the ION Edge also delivers distances to hazards, and on the touchscreen, you can move the pin around on the GreenView setting for an even more accurate number. You can also keep track of your score and upload your round to the Bushnell Golf Mobile App for post-round analysis.
How to choose the best golf GPS watch
Regardless of your playing ability you always want to find the most accurate golf GPS watch because it will inevitably help you to play better golf. There are a few aspects to consider when purchasing a GPS watch, many we think to be important are listed below.
Accuracy
Of course you want a GPS watch to be as accurate as possible, but it’s very unlikely you’ll find a GPS watch that is 100% accurate, most have a yard or two leeway. Even still, it’s rare you find a player who’s more accurate than the number their GPS watch delivers.
Budget
There are some very expensive GPS watches on the market, which you may want to buy, however, they don’t offer much more than cheaper alternatives. Having a budget doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice performance and technology, there are brilliant options at all prices.
Ease of use
The majority of GPS watches are manufactured for all golfers to use, so they tend not to be the toughest pieces of equipment to navigate. Before purchasing a golf GPS watch you’re always best trying the watch and making sure you can use the watch before you potentially get stuck during your round.
