These smartwatches are purpose-built to help you out on the golf course, precisely measuring distances and showing detailed maps of every hole and hazard.
Garmin Approach S62 – $500The S62 is the current flagship of the Garmin Approach range and is packed full of features. It has a 1.3-inch color display that is bright enough to read in sunlight, is loaded with the maps of over 41,000 golf courses, and has a battery life of 20 hours with GPS enabled.
A more affordable option from Garmin is the Approach S42. This golf watch is a new model, available in three colors, and also contains maps of over 40,000 courses worldwide.
Garmin Approach S12 – $200This watch has the same mapping data as the previous two models, along with precise green mapping, an app for keeping score, and up to 30 hours of battery life.
This wearable has over 36,000 golf courses stored onboard, with distance stats shown on the watch itself and more detailed maps displayed on a companion smartphone app for iOS and Android.
SkyCaddie LX5 – $249This golf watch includes detailed color maps of over 35,000 courses worldwide, a 1.39-inch touchscreen that lets you zoom in for extra detail, and a battery life designed to last for two complete rounds of an 18-hole course.