You know the type because you might well be the type. The individual in question is the golfer who has everything. However, the golf world is full of technology that will improve your scores and make your Saturday outing with friends that much more enjoyable. Here’s a selection of can’t miss gift options, and some options that will help ensure you don’t miss when firing at the flag on 18.
Garmin Approach S12 GPS Watch
Garmin is a leader when it comes to GPS watches, and the S12 offers exactly what you want—ease of use, accurate distances, and a display that is clear and updates automatically. It’ll find the course you’re playing on arrival and offers shockingly accurate distances. The S12 is an affordable option that offers front, middle and back yardages, and is surprisingly light.
Bushnell Tour V5 Shift Rangefinder
With “Slope-Switch technology” that uses an algorithm to offer distances based on elevation, and a red ring that gives you a jolt and ensures you’re locked on the flag, the Tour V5 extends Bushnell’s industry-leading range finder line. With a “Bite” magnet that allows you to secure the rangefinder to your golf cart, the Bushnell Tour V5 demonstrates again why it is the leader in the space.
Bushnell Wingman View GPS Speaker
This is a unique version of Bushnell’s Wingman series that provides players with audible and visual front, center, and back distances, and up to six visual hazards per hole presented on an LCD screen. And yes, it’ll keep the music pumping for 18 holes as well.
Garmin Approach S70 GPS Watch
A virtual caddie—on your wrist. That’s what Garmin promises with the S70, which offers maps of the slopes on greens, and provides club suggestions based on the distance you’ve hit them previously. And it works well beyond golf, offering the features you’d expect from a smart watch, including health metrics, all in a stylish package.
Mevo+ Portable Launch Monitor
Indoor or outdoor, helping everyone from amateurs to golf instructors, the Mevo+ might not be the latest—but to many it is the greatest. With improved battery life, the Mevo+ offers you everything you’ll need to refine your swing, and if you add the E6 Connect package, it works as a top-notch simulator as well. With Fusion Tracking that combines three-dimensional Doppler radar and advance image processing, you’ll get great swing data both indoors and outdoors.