Technology has advanced so much in the past couple of decades that there’s barely an industry, or sport, that hasn’t been completely rejuvenated. Golf included.
Golf GPS watches are just one example of how technology has helped golfers lower their scores and improve the overall enjoyment of their games. If you’re not in the know, golf watches utilise GPS (Global Positioning System), course mapping and automatic course detection tools to offer golfers specific insights into their game and accurate data, so they can make better choices with each shot and boost their golf performance.
Specifically, golf GPS watches tell players how many yards they have left to the pin, or a certain point on the fairway, to a relatively high degree of accuracy. They also feature exceptional battery life. But this is barely scratching the surface of what more modern golf watches offer (more on that in a moment).
So if you’re wondering whether it’s worth taking the plunge to pick up a golf GPS watch, here are a few things that may twist your arm.
Why a new golf GPS watch will make a great addition to your game
Accurate yardage
Traditionally, golfers have always relied on their own eyes to give them the information they need to choose the best course of action in any given shot.
Which club to choose? How much power to inject into the shot? Is there a need to add any spin or similar alterations? All of these decisions have relied on our own intuition in the past. But GPS golf watches are here to offer a helping hand.
Either through the use of GPS positioning, or utilising data from one of the hundreds of built-in courses many of these watches feature, a digital golf watch can help you make an educated decision on how to get from A to B in the shortest amount of time - or the least amount of shots - on the golf course.
In turn, you should be able to shave some of those more pesky strokes off of your overall score, and sink your golf ball in the fewest shots possible.
A sense of style
It might not be top of your list of priorities in the golf game, but it’s always nice to look the part, right?
When we dress like a pro, we tend to feel more like a pro. But beyond some quality golf shirts, golf jumpers or golf trousers, one of the things that can add that extra sense of sophistication is a GPS golf watch.
Looking less like traditional timepieces and more like sophisticated pieces of wearable tech, golf GPS watches always catch the eye of other players who haven’t yet made the leap. Not just for the way they look, but for their usefulness on the course too.
However, there’s no denying many of them are just as delightful to look at as some of the more elegant and appealing smartwatches on the market today. With features like crystal-clear colour screens and slick, rounded faces, you’d be forgiven for thinking they’re a lot more expensive than they actually are.
Smart features
Smartwatches are all the rage lately, with offerings from Apple, Samsung and Google dominating the market. These watches are seemingly becoming more common than classic-styled watches if you can believe that.
That’s because smartwatches offer a lot more in the way of features than their well-established competition. Given how close they are in creation and appearance, it was only a matter of time before golf GPS watches followed suit.
Beyond simply assisting with your golf game, many golf GPS watches can pair with your smartphone to give you all the features you need to remain connected as you play, with access to things like texts, emails and social media notifications. This makes them just as useful in your personal life as they are in your golfing life.
Or, if you’re the type of busy working professional who needs to be available at all times, these watches can help you keep on top of non-golf-related tasks while still enjoying the game that you love. Depending on the make and model, you may even be able to install new apps and new features - as long as it doesn’t distract you from your swing!
Choose the best golf watches for you at Clarkes Golf
Ready to invest in the future of golf technology? At Clarkes Golf, we’re home to a great selection of golf GPS watches from the top brands in the space, including Garmin, SkyCaddie, Shot Scope and more, so we’ll always have the watch to meet your preferences.
Take a look at our selection of golf GPS watches here, or get in touch with a member of the Clarkes Golf team for more product-specific info.