Golf Tech

Rangefinders, golf watches and GPS apps to improve your game.

6 in-depth guides · Up-to-date expert picks

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6 Best Apple Watch Golf GPS Apps of 2026

The 6 best Apple Watch golf GPS apps of 2026: Hole19, 18Birdies, Golfshot, SwingU and more — yardages, scoring and shot tracking on your wrist.

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02

6 Best Garmin Golf Watches of 2026

The 6 best Garmin golf watches of 2026: Approach S70, S50, S44, S42, S62 and S12 compared — GPS accuracy, battery life and features for every budget.

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03

6 Best Golf Drivers for Beginners of 2026

The 6 best golf drivers for beginners in 2026: forgiving high-MOI drivers from Ping, TaylorMade, Callaway, Cobra and Cleveland that fix slices.

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6 Best Golf Rangefinders with Slope of 2026

The 6 best golf rangefinders with slope in 2026: Bushnell, Precision Pro, Blue Tees, Nikon and budget picks — accurate slope-adjusted yardages.

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05

How Do GPS Golf Watches Work? (2026)

How GPS golf watches work: satellite positioning, course maps, and yardage calculation explained — plus the best golf GPS watches to buy in 2026.

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06

How to Choose a Golf Driver (2026 Beginner's Guide)

How to choose a golf driver in 2026: head size, loft, shaft flex, and weight explained for beginners — plus the most forgiving drivers to buy.

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Tech that actually lowers scores

The fastest way tech helps your golf game is distance control: a rangefinder or GPS watch removes guesswork from club selection. Slope-adjusted distances, hazard maps and shot tracking all contribute — but none of it replaces practice.

Compare current rangefinders, golf watches and GPS apps in our guides, with explainers on how the technology works.