Stay on course with the best golf GPS watches of 2023

If you wouldn’t normally wear a watch, you can still use a golf watch for its features and just clip it to your bag. Alternatively, if you wear a watch daily, the technological advancements within GPS watches means you could add a golf watch into your daily rotation.

Best golf GPS watches 2023

Garmin Approach S70 GPS Watch

RRP £649.99/$699.99

Garmin’s latest golf watch is an excellent option for those looking to upgrade their current GPS watch or wanting to jump straight in with a premium model. You can wear this watch in day-to-day life and enjoy up to 2 weeks of battery life, as well as on the course where it will run out of charge after about 15 hours.

The S70 GPS Watch is very stylish and clear thanks to the touchscreen AMOLED display which shows the hole incredibly clearly. With over 43,000 preloaded courses it’s highly unlikely you’ll ever get to a course and not have the assistance of your GPS. The S70 has multiple functions which can benefit you if you do yoga, go on runs, go swimming and much more.

Shot Scope X5 GPS Watch

RRP £279.99/$299.99

Shot Scope have cemented themselves as one of the best golf GPS manufacturers and their watches are very impressive. The X5 is Shot Scope’s most premium GPS watch offered at a very reasonable price considering you get 16 2nd Gen RFID tracking tags which provide thorough information on over 100 performance statistics.

The X5 sports a sleek design with a glare-resistant full-color 1.2” touchscreen which is fairly straightforward to navigate. With more than 36,000 preloaded global golf courses you shouldn’t have any trouble finding your course.

Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Pro Golf Edition

RRP £479.99/$499.99

Samsung have produced a watch which not only serves its purpose as a golf GPS watch but also helps you live better and healthier day-to-day. With all purchases of the Galaxy Watch 5 Pro Golf Edition, you can enjoy a free lifetime subscription to the Smart Caddie golfing app – a GPS app powered by GOLFBUDDY, giving you access to over 40,000 courses worldwide.

The AMOLED screen is extremely bright and clear which makes answering calls and texts easy on the course. The Samsung watch is only compatible with Android.

Bushnell Ion Edge GPS Watch

RRP £149.99/$149.99

Bushnell are highly regarded when it comes to golf GPS’, they are perhaps more well known for their rangefinders, but this watch is a great competitor at a very fair price. This watch is lightweight and easy to use which makes it perfect for those who haven’t previously owned a GPS watch.

The Ion Edge does all have the basics incredibly well including providing front, back and middle distances to the green. You can upload your scores and stats to the Bushnell Golf Mobile App for personal analysis. With over 38,000 courses and a 16 hour plus battery life you’ll be able to use this watch at all of your favorite courses.

How to choose the best golf GPS watch

Golf GPS watches vary massively between brand and model. Determining the best watch for your game can be difficult, so we have put together a list of a few considerations to make when purchasing a new GPS watch.

Budget

Based on what you want to get from a golf GPS watch your budget can massively fluctuate. By working out what functionality you want from a golf watch you can set an appropriate budget which will limit the options and help you make a decision.

Usage

Whether you’re tech savvy or a novice there will be a golf GPS watch you’ll be able to use and navigate. Knowing your own abilities with technology will help you find a watch you can comfortably use on the golf course. The last thing you want is to struggle to operate your GPS watch while you’re playing.

Battery Life

Every golf GPS watch has a specific battery life, you should be able to manage at least two rounds from the best golf watches. You may want a watch you can wear daily away from the golf course; this won’t use as much of the battery life, but it will drain the battery.