Best Golf GPS Watches in 2022

The Bushnell Neo Ion 2 is a bit more old-school. The design reminds you of the digital watch phase of the 2000s, which makes it looks more like an actual watch than a FitBit or Apple Watch. Having said that, the design is really hardwearing and extremely practical. It has 36,000 international courses preloaded and can provide you with accurate distance information and up to 4 hazards per hole. It’s also got an integrated step counter, so you can get home and boast about all the great exercise you’ve done.

The battery life is great (up to 12 hours) and it’s Bluetooth compatible, to keep you up-to-date with any course developments.  Perfect if all you want is a Golf GPS watch, but it doesn’t have enough features to compete with the smartwatches. Be sure to also check out our list of the top golf coolers for more great golf related items like this. 

The TecTecTec ULT-G is a no-frills golf watch that provides all of the important information without any of the unnecessary gimmicks. The result of that is a golf watch that is super easy to use and simple to understand for the less tech-savvy golfers. What we’re trying to say is, if you’re over 60, this is the watch for you. One of the biggest selling points is that this watch comes with access to over 38,000 courses worldwide and you don’t need to buy a subscription. 

You can use this watch to measure distances on the green, distances to hazards, the distance of your shots, access information about the course, and tell the time. It’s accurate to within +/- one yard and it automatically progresses as you move holes. All of this is easily accessible on the watch – you don’t need to carry around a smartphone with complicated, battery-draining apps.

The Approach S10 is Garmin’s entry-level golf GPS watch. It comes with a lot of the same tech seen in their high-end models but with a simple interface and a cheaper price tag. It has a sleek and lightweight design, a high-resolution display, and over 41,000 preloaded courses from around the world. You can keep score on the watch, monitor the total distance played, and (of course) keep track of time. Honestly, this isn’t the most beautiful or impressive golf watch on the market. In fact, the tech seems a little outdated. But we like it because it focuses on doing one job well – allowing you to keep track of your golf game. 

The Garmin Approach S60 brings together the latest in golf GPS technology and modern style that you can wear on and off the course. If you’re an avid golfer in the market for a new watch, this should be at the top of your list. It features a 1.2-inch display that’s easy to read (even on a sunny day) and a 10-hour battery that will keep going until you’ve teed off for the last time. With over 40,000 preloaded courses and information about hazards, doglegs, and precise yardages, the Garmin Approach S60 will make you the most informed golfer on the course. Plus, it can connect to your smartphone, so you can receive all of your incoming calls, texts, and emails. 

SkyCaddie might not be a household-name brand like Garmin or Samsung but they’re big in the golf world. That’s why, when they released the SkyCaddie LX5, we knew it was going to be a big deal. They have basically taken the technology from the SX500 (their super popular handheld GPS) and condensed it into a watch. It has an amazing 1.39-inch screen with full HD graphics, which is probably the best in its class. It has IntelliGreen technology with amazingly detailed course maps and super accurate distances. Plus, it comes with a three-year membership with over 35,000 ground-verified course maps.