Looking for recommendations for a new golf GPS device

sthazza · May 10, 2016

Hi there,

I've been using my phone with swing by swing installed for yardages etc but it tends to hammer the battery and its just a bit of a faff sometimes going in and out of it when the screen shuts down etc.

I've been looking at a dedicated device and wondered if people had thoughts on the ones I'm looking at or any other recommendations.

I'm not really after a large handheld device or a range finder, the current list is as follows:

Bushnell Neo xs

Bushnell Ghost

Garmin S2

Budget wise I really don't want to go over 150 pounds if possible. It doesn't have to specifically be a watch just not a large handheld.

Any thoughts issues with these or any other suggestions?

Thanks

ed8t · May 11, 2016

I don't have any experience with any of the devices you listed. I have a Callaway Upro that is still going strong, but I'd like to look into a small handheld too with not too much money since I use a rangefinder. Look up Amazon for user reviews for your models or search on this forum, currently I have an eye out on a Garmin G10 with their recent price drop. It's new for this year, so likely a pick up for me next season.

sbeduckman · May 11, 2016

Recently picked up a Neo Ghost, have never used a GPS in the past, always been a laser guy. Wanted to try a GPS for speed, convenience. Two weeks in and I'm a fan of it. Size is right, battery seems very good, and it was cheap. $85 shipped new on eBay from Hurricane Golf. I'm not missing the laser on my home course, remains to be seen when I go away from there, but most hazards are represented well enough and there's always a laser in the group if needed.

Wedge · May 13, 2016

I've used the Bushnell Neo X GPS watch for 3 years now. Zero issues. Outstanding battery life, accurate, comfortable, exactly what I need.

joergensen · May 13, 2016

How about getting a Pebble or something similar to use with your Swing by Swing app?

I have been looking for a GPS Watch for a while, but they all fell short on either reliability or functionality. Instead I am now a very happy Game Golf + Pebble user.

Solves the problems with battery life, screens etc. since everything is done through the watch and not the smartphone app.

kiwihacker · May 13, 2016

I have the Garmin G6 and I can definitely recommend it (or a later model). It's hand held but quite small IMO. 30,000 + pre loaded courses and the accuracy is excellent. The watches are also very good.