Best Golf Watches
Watches made for the course, with preloaded golf maps and distances to the green.
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8 smartwatches
Approach S12
- Display
- MIP · 0.9 in
- Battery
- 70 days
- GPS
- Built-in
- Water
- 5 ATM
Approach S42
- Display
- MIP · 1.2 in
- Battery
- 10 days
- GPS
- Built-in
- Water
- 5 ATM
Approach S44
- Display
- AMOLED · 1.2 in
- Battery
- 10 days
- GPS
- Built-in
- Water
- 5 ATM
Approach S50
- Display
- AMOLED · 1.2 in
- Battery
- 10 days
- GPS
- Built-in
- Water
- 5 ATM
Approach S62
- Display
- MIP · 1.3 in
- Battery
- 14 days
- GPS
- Built-in
- Water
- 5 ATM
Approach S70
- Display
- AMOLED · 1.4 in
- Battery
- 16 days
- GPS
- Multi-band
- Water
- 5 ATM
Approach S72
- Display
- AMOLED · 1.4 in
- Battery
- 16 days
- GPS
- Multi-band
- Water
- 5 ATM
Choosing a golf watch
Golf watches come with course maps loaded, so the watch shows distances to the front, middle and back of the green, plus hazards, without an app on your phone. Most also track your score and, with optional club sensors, every shot.
Away from the course they work as everyday fitness watches, so check battery life and whether you want a bright AMOLED screen or a simpler, longer-lasting one.
Frequently asked questions
Do golf watches need a subscription?
The core course maps and distances are included on the watches here. Some brands sell an optional plan for extras such as green contours or swing analysis.
Are golf watches legal in tournaments?
Distance-measuring devices are allowed under the Rules of Golf when the local rule permits them, which most amateur events do. Features like slope adjustment usually have to be turned off.
How many courses do golf watches include?
Most come preloaded with tens of thousands of courses worldwide. Check the course count row, and update courses through the maker's app.