The Ultimate Golf Watch Buying Guide

Ranking the best golf watches from every price category.
LINKS TO BUY THESE GOLF WATCHES:
Gamin S12 - www.playbetter.com/products/g...
Garmin S42 - www.playbetter.com/products/g...
Garmin S62 - www.playbetter.com/products/g...
Garmin Epix - www.playbetter.com/products/g...
VoiceCaddie T9 - www.playbetter.com/products/v...
SkyCaddie LX5 - www.playbetter.com/products/s...
Bushnell IonElite - www.playbetter.com/products/b...
ShotScope V3 - www.playbetter.com/products/s...
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[@LetsPlayThru]

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[@vitamind2387]

I have the Garmin s62, I’ve had it two years now and I’m still in love with it. It’s fantastic on the course and I have a brown leather strap for off the course. No complaints from me and I get tons of compliments. I purchased it for $550 but recently I have seen it on Amazon for $350

[@clayfleming6286]

I checked out the Epix Gen 2 based on your original review, it is now my golf watch and my daily watch. So much better than my old Apple Watch, absolutely love it. Would like to see you compare the Epix Gen 2 to the Tag Huer.

[@rickmarshall-hk5ys]

Informative and entertaining videos!..thanks for the effort and content!

[@timothywang4083]

Been rearing/saving up for Ion elite, my first golf watch Thanks for this,❤ good affirmation for my final decision

[@alexlundqvist5897]

Thank for great Content. Would lo love to hear your take on the tempo Trainer on the Garmin watches

[@andrewbowman409]

Love my S62. Not only does it do golf well but it does a lot of other fitness well!

[@andreaborzelli7266]

Great Review. Where would you place the Garmin Approach S60 on this list?

[@valentesouza4582]

Great survey!!, I am very much taken on the Epix or the MARQ Golf series 2, any idea if the MARQ Golf 2 is coming up with a new versión in 2023? or it would be a software update.

[@RobVanDam1591]

I have a galaxy watch 4. Can you recommend an app that will work like some of these watches? Tks. Keep putting out good content

[@tayte2007]

Great video. learned a lot. at 5:25 minutes you said shotscope lx5 but the watch says skycaddie? Thanks!

[@jasonroberts2492]

Does the golf app within the Epix match all of the features of the S62 (virtual caddie, etc.)? Wonder if thats the same for other Garmin non-golf specific watches like the Venu 2

[@jaymorin7131]

Bought a GolfBuddy W11 last year and I really like it.

[@umhahahaha8112]

I been use S60 few yrs.. watch is great but short battery lift and slow gps connecting. So I plan to buy S62.. after watch video here plan to move fenix 7x for bigger screen and battery,,,,but I bought EPIC... best screen display and good battery life.... also so many functions I don't need. EPIC is best golf watch also.. best work out watch indoor and outdoors.

[@jbh199]

Another informative video thanks Gabe. Of note ,since your review of the epix 2 there has been a software update and virtual caddie is now included. Smash that like button!!!!!

[@LetsPlayThru]

Yes indeed you are right. That was a great upgrade to see.

[@scole369]

@@LetsPlayThru Did Fenix 7 also get virtual caddie? I know you didn't include this watch in this video, but you did a video on it but your demo did not show the virtual caddie. Thanks

[@BourbonHawk69]

Thanks a million…. Watched many videos trying to decide and this was the most informative. Going S62 for 399 on Amazon

[@LetsPlayThru]

Awesome, happy to help

[@hiphopsteamboat2540]

Really been enjoying the content lately. I can really see the hard work paying off. Keep it up!

[@LetsPlayThru]

Much appreciated 🙏

[@bentottle917]

Super helpful, thanks Gabe.

[@LetsPlayThru]

Awesome, my pleasure

[@ryanmoore1388]

I generally use a range finder and my 18birdies app but its become a distracting hassle. Want everything I need and NOTHING I don’t and on my wrist. Wife bought me the TecTecTec ULT G for my birthday. Not the best looking but if you want all the important stuff for 100 or less, its the way to go imho. I know it wasn’t your favorite, but I still appreciated the video on that model. Helped me make the RIGHT call for me. Cheers 🍻

[@LetsPlayThru]

A gift from the wife is always a special watch, no matter the brand. Congrats

[@jschneid4905]

always enjoy your videos Im interested in buying my first golf watch and want your advice between the garmin s 12 or the bushnell ion elite you said in the video you would buy the bushnell why

[@LetsPlayThru]

Color screen, full course maps and slope adjusted distances

[@nathanloveland1625]

Love the channel and the reviews! Please advise on what App works best for a Samsung 6 Smartwatch??? I can't seem to find the answer or KZbin review. I'm hearing Smart Caddie or Golf Pad? Thanks for any feedback.

[@Older_not_wiser]

One feature not reviews was storage of courses. I chose ( then returned) a Garmin that only held 4 courses, and needed to be loaded before planning anywhere else. Not nice.S62 holds them all, and one less thing to worry about before rolling out the door.

[@legend9018]

Good review, I was torn between the epix and s62. Went with s62 because of price and I don’t need a lot of the extra health features the epix has, come to find out when you pair s62 with Garmin connect app you can get a lot of the same features of epix like varied workouts to track, pulseox, steps, calories, body battery etc. I was definitely shocked at the features. It doesn’t have the crazy wide variety of activities to track that the epix has but it’s enough for me.

[@LetsPlayThru]

That’s an awesome watch, fantastic choice. Glad to hear about those extra features too!

[@thomasperry313]

I'm looking to snag a Galaxy 5 Pro, and wondering about getting the golf edition, which has a different look, and comes with a lifetime sub of the Smart Caddie app. The watch is pricey, but they aren't charging extra for the golf app. Is there any chance you've seen it or might be interested in reviewing it sometime? I'm finding very little intel on that particular model. Again, it's the Galaxy 5 Pro Golf Edition. Cheers!

[@MyweathernetreportsBlogspot]

I have owned and loved my Apple Watches since version 1. I played golf with a buddy this week and he has a Garmin golf watch. Not sure which model he uses. But I am thinking about a golf watch. I just cancelled my subscription to Arccos. Liked it but Apple Watch feature missed too many shots and the putter grip I just purchased requires an adapter. That was deal breaker for me. Watching this video and the others on golf watches you have. I’ll let you know what I decide. May just stick with using the Bushnell rangefinder I have.

[@thefishnmusician9667]

If you do a practice swing with the s62 will it think you hit the ball?

[@MasterClassWithTapas]

which is the best Golf App for Apple Ultra Watch

[@zekebones34]

I golf 2-3 times a week in the summer, most of the time I’m by myself and play with random people. I’ve never seen anyone wearing a golf watch before except for you and Shiels in his videos

[@mikescott8894]

I love my Garmin S62

[@CptAmazing]

Just got an S42 and realized it doesn't have a full view of the hole I'm on. Contemplating returning it for the Bushnell Ion Elite. Thoughts?

[@richardhouse8364]

Great overview. For the S42 and S62 do you need (or would you recommend) the Garmin app with paid subscription?

[@LetsPlayThru]

The Garmin app is free, the only paid part that I’m aware of is if you want the green view Maps. So definitely not necessary. The watches on their own are really all you need.

[@nathanielmaggard4318]

The S62 also has green undulation maps but it is locked behind a yearly subscription.

[@golfhouse291]

Anything Garmin is a home run....the customer service is awesome.....Garmin rocks!

[@RossBurnettChannel]

Random question. What walking cart would you recommend?

[@DANIELHWANG1]

This video was very well done! Being a Garmin S62 user, I really liked seeing all the features of the other watches. I use it a lot more than the rangefinder. One day I’ll get the Garmin Marq. 😬 Would love to see an Apple Watch (more specifically the Ultra) golf video and the best golf apps for it. 👌🏼

[@LetsPlayThru]

Love the S62, great choice

[@pschilleru]

I would also like to see an Apple Watch golf app review. I have done my own "review" by the painful trial and error method! The Number one feature I wanted is an app that uses the watch's onboard GPS feature. I don't like carrying the iPhone - period. Many golf apps simply mirror the data on the phone's GPS and is useless if it is Cart Path Only or your mate takes the cart. By my own trial and error I have settled on the Hole 19 app running on the Apple Series 8 and iPhone 12.

[@DANIELHWANG1]

@@pschilleru my thoughts exactly! I haven’t found a golf app that is stand alone with the watch gps without having to require an iPhone. I’m wondering if it’s an Apple restriction. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@thegoodmiss]

@@DANIELHWANG1 PAR Golf allows you to use the Watch GPS after the round is started. Only caveat is that it is harder on the watch battery in that mode. Give it a shot.

[@302daddyd]

With the release of the Epix Pro, I would think that would be the best option for golf, if you do more than just golfing too.

[@fatClyde]

Great review, thanks. Only thing that worries me, will the Garmin S42 and S62 be replaced by newer models ? Both of these are on my want list but they've been around for some time and are possible due to be upgraded ?

[@peteralexiev94]

S42 came out in March 2021, I don't think it will be replaced in 2023. I myself am giving sometime to see if there will be S62 replacement as that came out back in Jan 2020.

[@GOLFADDICT65]

the s70 is now out and wow what a watch

[@bobcat409]

Lots of help here. Thanks.

[@LetsPlayThru]

Glad to hear it!

[@TheShaunsc]

Any recommended apps for a Apple Watch?

[@alharrison813]

Watch all your videos and I decided for my first watch just purchased from Amazon Garmin S42. Great price cyber Monday $238.00

[@LetsPlayThru]

Great choice!

[@anthonyrichardson7543]

I like the Bushnell Ion Elite, but Shot Scope G5 really has gotten my attention

[@jsweat67]

I really want the S62 or maybe the S42, but I really can't justify it based on how terrible I have been lately. Great comparrison video, Gabe!!

[@LetsPlayThru]

Let’s hope the game changes soon, John. Golf is funny like that!

[@vitamind2387]

Get it. I’m a high handicap golfer and I love using the S62. I wear it off the course too with a brown leather band.

[@matttheoneonly6617]

Between the Voice caddie T9, Garmin Fenix S6 sapphire, Garmin S62 and the Skycaddie LX5, which do you prefer assuming they're the same price? I like the small size of the fenix s6 but obviously it has less features for golf. Whichever I buy I am going to use it in combination with my Caddytalk cube

[@lukehussey5147]

Golf buddy Aim w11 or Garmin S12?

[@davidrichard4300]

I use my Samsung Galaxy S3 with Golf Pads. Very easy to use and extremely accurate. Usually within a yard or two. The only issue I find it can be laggy at times. Is the Garmin S62 your normal gamer?

[@LetsPlayThru]

Yes S62 by and large. But always testing new stuff of course. 😃 My problem with Apple Watch was the distances always lagged and constantly bounced around. That’s why I really like having a dedicated golf watch.

[@marcoesquandolas4829]

Gabe just wondering - do you wear one of these as your everyday watch or do you normally wear something else like an Apple Watch and then use one of these only when golfing? I’m trying to think through the pros and cons. Thanks for the great content!

[@LetsPlayThru]

I’m a watch nerd, so I wear a mechanical watch when not playing golf. My go to on the course is the S62

[@inyangeffiong]

@@LetsPlayThrusame thing here. Mechanical watch immediately I finish playing.

[@tomfullerton9388]

Shotscope V3 band can't be changed out. It forms part of the RFID system that picks up the club sensors.

[@LetsPlayThru]

Ahhh bummer

[@tat-is4of]

V3 can most definitely have the band changed

[@robdiggeden2258]

Tried Garmin top range and Bushnell. Still can’t beat the power, battery life and strength of gps signal of a smart phone.

[@raymondbillups2002]

I lost my call way rangefinder. Might get my s62

[@johndurbin1943]

Great review of all these.

[@LetsPlayThru]

Thanks John, hope all is well with you and enjoy the holidays!

[@roy4091]

You have to review TAG golf watch

[@richdouglas2311]

My Suunto G6 measures the golf swing--length, tempo, speed, etc. But Suunto discontinued the watch, and my third (!) one will eventually wear out. Is there a replacement out there?

[@LetsPlayThru]

Unfortunately I don’t know of any that do that. S62 will measure tempo, but not speed or length.

[@richdouglas2311]

@@LetsPlayThru Me, either, and I've looked. That's what made the Suunto G6 such an amazing watch. I'm on my third one now, having used them for a decade. The last one was a rare find; I don't know how long it will last. But when I decided to address tempo ( after reading the book Tour Tempo), it was invaluable. It is also great for measuring the length of your backswing, which was always an issue. It just baffles me that someone hasn't done this. It does require the watch employ a couple of accelerometers that have to be spinning constantly when you use it for practice. (They shut off when you're using it like a watch, but who needs that?) So, it eats through batteries (and is non-rechargeable). Expensive, too, and has none of the features you see in golf watches today (GPS, slope, distance, green-reading--none of it). And still it remains the best golf watch I've ever owned, and I own a Garmin (that sits in a drawer). Thanks for the response! Keep those great videos coming!

[@andreengdahl9592]

Really interested in getting a S62, I´m just afraid that if I buy one Garmin will announce a new S64 or something.... The S62 has been out for like 2years now so maybe there should be a newer version soon?!!

[@LetsPlayThru]

Haha, I know that feeling. I’d say we’ll know for sure by January, but I haven’t heard anything yet.

[@GOLFADDICT65]

s70 is now out

[@andreengdahl9592]

@@GOLFADDICT65 Yeah, thanks! I waited until the beginning of may and then I ordered the S62... Three weeks later Garmin releases the S70.... Not so happy now, although I think the S70 has a bit too high price but still, I would have bought it instead of the S62 anyday of the week!

[@user-bf1tc4bc7j]

How about samsung smart watch?galaxy watch 5 pro golf edition? isn't worth to compare?

[@petegalindez9961]

Apple Watch didn’t make the list? I’ve used it with goth the GolfLogix and the Arccos apps and works great…does everything the top of the line watches do…and it has all the other functionality of a regular watch…

[@reesevela4462]

Which watch would recommend for small wrists? Looking for something thin not too big

[@LetsPlayThru]

S42 is going to be the slimmest profile or the new S70 smaller size (there are 2 sizes now)

[@mlandryland]

I’ve had a Garmin for a few years. Like the watch and features but the charging pin connector is horrible and fails to charge most of the time. Cleaned, alcohol, new cables, no luck. Hopefully they moved away from this pin connector charging. Looking for a replacement now and if this charging connector is the same, it won’t be a garmin.

[@calvinwongsaikit]

How about Tag Heuer golf ?

[@anca3028]

Why do I actually need a watch that I have to pay extra for when I get free apps on my phone that can do the same thing what's the benefit

[@timothywang4083]

That's what my friend said. I used to be a fan of golf pad, but recently found it got lost in my games (course play), I also read some poor reviews on watches experiencing the same story, where you have to actually manually update the courses through your PC each time My hope is in Ion elite, where I heard it automatically detects the GPS accuracy so there's no fuss Really 🤞🤞🤞it comes through

[@garylarson6386]

why overspend my s42 does everything I need

[@orodrigog]

Not even one premium brand smartwatch, ie. Tag Heuer is recommended?

[@peteryates7505]

Apple Ultra???

[@RumblestripDotNet]

Gabe how about reviewing different apps for those of us with Apple Watches?

[@LetsPlayThru]

Its a good idea. Unfortunately don’t have an Apple Watch these days but if I pick one up or anyone wants to let me borrow one for a review, I certainly will.

[@ransdell7]

Can you confirm if the Garmin Epix actually has virtual caddie?

[@LetsPlayThru]

I can confirm 😉

[@ransdell7]

@@LetsPlayThru Garmin site said only the S62 and MARQ2 have VC

[@LetsPlayThru]

It didn’t originally, but when they updated the software they added it.

[@AlexAlazo22]

@@LetsPlayThru Does that include the wind feature paired with your phone?

[@GOLFADDICT65]

the S42 has a step counter right ?

[@LetsPlayThru]

Yes sure does

[@RossBurnettChannel]

Does the epix have the virtual caddie

[@LetsPlayThru]

Yes 🙌

[@RossBurnettChannel]

@@LetsPlayThru immediately purchased. Thanks for your insight 🙏 hoping to see you review the garmin c10s paired with the watch.

[@WasabiKu]

What about Tag Heuer Golf Connected?

[@davidz8286]

I have one. Love it as an every day watch, but with aging eyes and direct sunlight, its difficult to read watch face, especially if playing with pace.

[@aoodyvang]

What about TAG HEUER CONNECTED GOLF? $3,000

[@ckat609]

no disc golf :(

[@ronpinkerton7012]

Just bought the Garmin S10

[@DimePieceTimepiece]

Been using the s10 for a year it's awesome. You made a great choice. Was a big help for my game too

[@LetsPlayThru]

Can’t go wrong with Garmin

[@ronpinkerton7012]

@@DimePieceTimepiece thanks

[@ministersteve00]

You didn't show the entry level watches, such as the Garmin S10 and the Bushnell ION Edge.

[@nickd3905]

You left out the Tag Heuer Calibre 4.

[@jamesscott9922]

May be 50 yards maximum into the first green. “ so, I’ve got 70 yards into the first green”! 😂😂

[@marktweet7395]

My Garmin never worked properly. It wouldn’t advance to the next hole.

[@mikeburke3660]

Garmin epix 2 is the best gold-f watch ever, no contest must be epix 2

[@StephenBach1138]

Why can't we just get a golf activity screen on all the existing smart watches? I'm not buying a dedicated watch for golf! There's no reason they can't provide a basic distance info screen via an app on any amazfit, google watch, etc

[@LetsPlayThru]

Apps like that exist, but I don’t find the gps distances to be dependable. To me, that’s the biggest difference.

[@keyboardheroism]

Slope?

[@joeidaho5938]

Garmin S10 is entry point for Garmin....not the S12. S10 is much cheaper.

[@marc6652]

Who knows what's best for me without knowing my needs ??

[@georgebacik5219]

You forgot samsung Galaxy Watch 5 golf edition!

[@ericc3963]

Played for over 50 years course markers 100, 150, 200 are fine for me. I downloaded a free GPS app on phone which does the job as well. None of them can be truly accurate as frequently during a round in a 4 ball you get 4 different distances with 4 different GPS devices so what's the point, add in just about every handicap golfer can't hit an exact distance anyway. Just a fad and throwing your money away 😀

[@dude4173]

A lot of people don’t want to have their phones out when golfing. A watch allows people to get distances without having to count steps from course markers and not have their phone around.

[@davidmorris7094]

So, to be clear, you start by saying you have no dog in this fight then tell us that all but one are available on some site that pay you to promote their site and, presumably, their goods. That sounds like a pretty big fighing dog to me!

[@LetsPlayThru]

If you can name a watch of any merit that I didn’t mention in this video and that they don’t carry, I’m all ears.