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Best Garmin Golf Devices 2026: Watches, Lasers and more! New lower prices! | National Club Golfer

Outside of golf, this watch is superb for everyday wear. It offers a comprehensive range of health features, including heart health monitoring via HRV, blood oxygen levels with the Pulse OX sensor, detailed sleep tracking, and overall activity monitoring. This kind of information takes this watch beyond merely a golf watch but if you do not require such info then the S44 might be a more suitable option.

Pros:

Very lightweight
Packed with tech that is of use on and off the golf course
Yardages are spot on and easy to read

Cons:

None

RELATED: Read our full Garmin Approach S50 GPS Golf Watch review here.

RRP: £379.00 / $399.99

More information: American Golf / Garmin US

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Garmin Approach S70 GPS Golf Watch

The first thing to say is that, once you’ve pressed the top button and selected ‘Golf’ on the touchscreen, the GPS kicks into action and finds out where you are quickly and accurately. There are over 43,000 courses preloaded on the watch. You are offered your tees of choice and, hey presto, off you go. You are also asked if you want to keep your score. It’s so easy to do that I tend to always press in the affirmative.

This is a golf GPS watch that I can wholeheartedly recommend, and it works well as a standalone distance measuring device. To make the best use of the watch, you will probably want to use some of the extra features, such as health monitoring and other activities.

Pros:

Crystal clear display.
Long battery life.
Packed full of features.

Cons:

Not cheap

RELATED: Read our full Garmin Approach S70 GPS Golf Watch review here.

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RRP: £599.99 / $699.99

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Garmin Approach Z30 Golf Laser Rangefinder

As a standalone rangefinder, the Z30 is as good a device as you could hope for. It is simple to use, locks onto a target quickly and accurately, and offers crystal clear distances which are displayed in red. If you use the slope function, the adjusted yardage is shown, allowing for the elevation change. It’s all very clear and simple. I’m not generally a fan of ‘slope’ mode on rangefinders but the simplicity of this device works well.

But the Approach Z30 is so much more than a standalone rangefinder. The real beauty of this device is pairing it (via Bluetooth) with your Garmin Golf smartphone app or, as I did, with a compatible smartwatch or handheld. I used the Garmin Approach S70 GPS Golf watch.

Pros:

Crystal clear display
Intuitive to use
Clever integration with compatible Garmin Smartwatch

Cons:

Expensive

RELATED: Read our full Garmin Approach Z30 Golf Laser Rangefinder review here.

RRP: £389.99 / $399.99

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Garmin Approach R10 Launch Monitor

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To operate the R10 you need a device such as a phone or tablet that can display the information that is generated as there is nothing shown on screen. This is then displayed on the Garmin Golf app. You will need to create an account if you don’t already have one so that your data can be saved after use. Your devices will need to be paired via Bluetooth when placed in connecting mode. This was a very straightforward process where you simply connect the two and you’re good to go. Also, once the devices are paired there is no need to re-pair them as they will automatically connect.

The app has many different scenes and features. I found myself sticking to the driving range mode and in the screen that purely displays numbers as that was all I really needed the R10 for. For a little device, it gives you way more data than I was expecting. Carry distance, total distance, ball speed, club head speed, I guess are to be expected but the R10 also tracked club path, face to path, launch direction, club face angle, attack angle, launch angle and spin axis. I would say these are hugely helpful metrics for what is essentially a gadget to enhance practice. A huge win at this price point.

Overall, this is still a pretty sizeable investment for many people; however it’s a great addition to any player’s practice sessions. The fact that its pocket size means that you can slip it in your bag easily and could even take it out on the course if you wanted, be it not during a Saturday medal.

Pros:

Extremely accurate
Covers all club and ball data
Very portable and comes with handy tripod
Syncs with Garmin app
Incredibly easy to set up

Cons:

No ball normalisation

RELATED: Read our full Garmin Approach R10 Launch Monitor review here.

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RRP: £529.00 / $599.99

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Garmin Approach G20 Solar GPS

The simplicity of which it takes to set it up and then use makes it extremely friendly to use for all golfers. It’s intuitive, ensuring even first-time GPS users, like me, can be ready to go within minutes. The GPS features are used to pinpoint your location so you can select which golf course you are playing. My golf club has a championship course and a nine hole offering, both are selectable and there is no confusion between the two.

The yardage information is abundant and accurate. It provides front, middle, and back readings with fantastic precision. Something that definitely inspires confidence when selecting clubs and put my mind at easy when stood over a shot.

If you’re looking for a reliable, accurate, and robust GPS device, the Garmin Approach G20 Solar is an outstanding choice. While it might not provide the full-course flyover visuals seen in some premium models, it covers the most critical features exceptionally well. Whether rain or shine, it’s a trusty companion for any round.

Pros:

Simple and quick to set up
Crisp, clear screen, even in bright sunlight
Water-resistant

Cons:

Doesn’t showcase an overview of the golf course, the only slight complaint I had

RELATED: Read our full Garmin Approach G20 Solar GPS here.

RRP: £299.00 / $299.99

More information: Amazon UK / Garmin US

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Best Garmin Golf Devices 2026

In summary, Garmin produce a range of different golf devices, all with their own strengths and capabilities. Included in this are rangefinders, GPS watches, Solar GPS and launch monitors. They also represent a range of different price points to cater to the wishes of the many rather than the few.