Our favourite … GPS watches

GPS watches are by far the most popular way for modern golfers to get yardages on the golf course. Here’s five of our favourite models

Shot Scope V2 $399 www.shotscope.com

Excellent value as a golf watch, when you consider the V2 comes with 14 tags (to be inserted into the grips of each of your clubs) so you can track where you hit every shot on the golf course. Shot tracking experts reckon golfers who use the tech improve 46 times faster than those who don’t analyse their rounds.

Bushnell iON2 $279 www.championsports.com.au

Upgraded from the original iON, the Bushnell is so much more than just a GPS. A shot distance calculator is really useful for working out yardages for each club in your bag, and a step counter helps keep track of your daily activity. A reversible strap means you can change the look of the watch, too.

Garmin S10 $199 www.garmin.com.au

Garmin refers to the S10 as an entry-level GPS watch, but unlike some, along with all the usual front, centre and back yardages, it displays distances to doglegs, lay-ups and hazards. You can also keep score on it so no need to worry if you don’t have a pencil.

SkyCaddie LX3 N/A www.skygolf.com

A feature-laden gadget which can tell you everything from how many calories you’ve burnt to how many fairways you’ve hit, as well as sending you notifications of missed calls, texts and emails. Perfect for the gadget geek who insists on knowing more than just basic yardage information.

Golf Buddy WTX+ N/A www.golfbuddyglobal.com

A whole new level of GPS watch. The touchscreen lets you toggle between key distances and scroll through the hole’s layout before you play a shot. That can be a real benefit if you play lots of golf away from your home track. The tech comes at a cost, but this stylish watch is seriously multi-functional.