Best Golf Gadgets

Add some tech to your bag and upgrade your game.

Technology has become paramount in helping golfers better negotiate the course. With the latest GPS devices, players can instantly know the exact distance to the pin — or any spot on the green, for that matter — as well as to hazards and landing areas. Meanwhile, portable launch monitors can help fine-tune swings, helping players improve at an accelerated rate. And speakers can set the mood out on the fairways.

There are many options when choosing the best golf tech for your game, which is why we’ve gathered top golf speakers, golf GPS watches, handheld GPS devices and rangefinders that can help catapult your game to the next level this year.

Bring the power of data to your swing with a GPS golf watch. The latest designs are powerhouses that can deliver everything from 40,000-plus preloaded courses, accurate distance to the pin, green contour and slope, plus keep score, deliver health data, play music and so much more. Think of it like a miniature caddie that accompanies you through every swing and step.

Like to know what’s ahead of you at every tee? A handheld GPS can bring robust insight to your next round, providing course overviews, hazards, green distances and more to every hole through the help of satellite mapping and preloaded maps. Portable and typically around the size of a cell phone, this helpful tech could quickly become a must-have, pocketable companion on the course.

Need some advice on how to buy these on-course helpers? Check out our Pro Tips buying guide and explore our At-Home Simulator Buying Guide to bring the challenge of the course into your house.

There are many options when choosing the best golf tech for your game, which is why we’ve put together a list of the best new golf GPS watches and handheld devices, golf speakers, and the top portable launch monitors that can help catapult your game to the next level this year.