Hot List: GPS Watches

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Our editors' picks for the best GPS watches for golf. See our gold and silver winners ▶
Photo By: Photo by Jeffrey Westbrook
GOLD BUSHNELL NEO XS
Half the battle of avoiding hazards is knowing how far away they are. This watch shows distances for up to four hazards a hole.Price: $200
GOLD CALLAWAY GPSYNC WATCH
The course is a great place to ignore your phone. But in case something important happens, this watch syncs with your phone so calls and emails pop up.Price: $230
GOLD ESN WR72
A week in advance, you can set your tee time. Seven minutes before that tee time, the watch will go into golf mode and search for the course. You just select the course.Price: $230
GOLD GARMIN APPROACH S5
The color touchscreen keeps things simple. Of the watches we tested, this one also has
the largest database of courses.Price: $350
GOLD SKYCADDIE LINX
Sometimes getting to the green in regulation isn't an option. Pick the distance you want to lay up to, and this watch tells you how far to that spot.Price: $200
SILVER GOLFBUDDY WT5
Price: $200
SILVER TOMTOM GOLFER
Price: $250