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Lower budget GPS

Best golf GPS under £300.

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Start with these three.

Best value

Shot Scope X5

Best if you want strong GPS plus performance tracking at a sensible price.

 Simplest

Garmin Approach S12

Best if you mainly want clear yardages and long battery life.

 Golf-first

Bushnell iON Elite

Best if you want a dedicated golf GPS watch without smartwatch complexity.
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