Golf in South Africa is getting a high-tech edge, with advanced GPS watches now helping players of every skill level sharpen their performance on the course. As technology becomes a staple of the modern game, Amazon South Africa’s latest offerings showcase just how essential a smart golf watch has become – from precision distance aids for weekend warriors to fully featured digital caddies for the serious competitor.

At the top of the leaderboard is the Garmin Approach S62, which boasts a large colour touchscreen, a Virtual Caddie feature, and more than 41 000 preloaded course maps. Not far behind, the Garmin Approach S44 offers similar course mapping and hazard views in a lighter design, giving players confidence with every club choice.

For golfers seeking affordability, the Garmin Approach S12 covers the basics – clear displays, 42 000 course layouts, and marathon battery life – without breaking the bank.

The Shot Scope G5 brings shot tracking and hazard distance features for just over R4 000, proving advanced tools aren’t reserved for the elite.

At the luxury end, the HUAWEI Watch GT 5 Pro Golf Edition merges titanium-case style, course mapping, and health-tracking into one sleek device, with battery life stretching up to two weeks.

As these watches gain popularity, they’re rapidly becoming as essential as a good driver or putter – highlighting the reality that golf’s future is every bit as digital as it is traditional.

Viewed through the lifestyle lens, the rise of golf tech in South Africa signals how the pursuit of a lower handicap is increasingly powered by innovation. Today’s golfer relies not only on skill but also on digital tools to transform both strategy and experience on the fairway.