Golf technology never comes cheap but, every year on Black Friday, you can grab yourself a ton of deals on some of the best golf watches on the market. When is the day itself I hear you ask? Well, Black Friday 2024 takes place on the 29th November and Cyber Monday follows on the 2nd December which is as late as the event has ever been!
Both days are usually an excellent opportunity to find deals on everything to do with golf, including watches, with the likes of Amazon, PGA TOUR Superstore and American Golf just some of the companies that are offering golf watches in their deals.
Retailers out there see the day as one big opportunity to give discounts on golf technology and, as such, we the consumer can find watches with big discounts. That being said we have actually noticed many retailers going early with the deals and acknowledging this we have collated some of our top picks ahead of Black Friday below. Additionally, for every golf-related deal, be sure to check out our best Black Friday golf deals hub page as well.
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- Amazon: Big savings on wide range of golf equipment
- PGA Tour Superstore: As much as 51% off on all golf equipment
- Carls Golfland: Clearances on clubs as well as 2-day free shipping on select deals
- Scottsdale Golf: Over 700 products with big savings
- Clubhouse Golf: Up to 70% off select products
- adidas: Buy 2, get 30% off with exclusive code
- Rock Bottom Golf: 25% clearance sale
- Nike: Up to 34% off Nike Golf clothing and shoes
US top deals
UK top deals
When is Black Friday?
Black Friday gets, officially, underway on Friday 29th November. However, companies have already started introducing offers to the market, with lots of golf gear available at reduced rates. Along with Black Friday on the 29th, there is also Cyber Monday on 2nd December, which is another great opportunity to purchase gifts for Christmas, or for yourself.
Why should I buy a GPS golf watch on Black Friday?
One of the main benefits of a good GPS watch is the simplicity. They allow you to simply glance at your wrist to get a yardage rather than have to fiddle about with a clunky GPS device or laser rangefinder.
But it is not the only factor at play because the growth in wearable technology in golf has taken huge leaps of late. Brands like Garmin, Bushnell, Shot Scope, Sky Caddie and more, make golf watches to not only help you get the right yardage, but to also give more information on the course, track your shots, provide fitness features and be versatile enough to use both on and off the golf course.
Because of all this, golf watches don't come cheap. You can expect to pay anywhere from $60 to $500 dollars for a golf smart watch, depending on what kind of technology you're looking for. Obviously, if you're looking for a watch that has all the bells and whistles, then you're going to be paying a lot more for the technology, and so for that reason, you may want to wait for Black Friday, before purchasing your GPS golf watch. As such we will be updating this page with all the best deals as we approach the day itself late in November.
Where should I buy a golf GPS watch?
In the US, some of the best golf retailers include PGA Tour Superstore, Rock Bottom Golf, Walmart and, of course, Amazon. In the UK, the best golf retailers include Scottsdale Golf, American Golf, Sports Direct and Amazon. Amazon can be tricky to navigate (check out our best Amazon Black Friday golf deals) but they're a fantastic retailer for golf watches, lasers and balls in particular.
How to choose a golf watch
So you have decided you want to buy a GPS watch. Obviously there are lots of good deals out there as we have shown above, but what are some of the things you need to consider when purchasing? Let's take a look.
Features
Now you need to think about what features are important to you. If you want to keep things simple, and just want standard GPS information like front, middle, back yardages, then a budget option will do the job.
However if you want more detail on distances, on the course itself, hazard information, or if you want a model with a larger screen, then you can spend a little more to get these things. Some also can help you record your score, track your shots, and many also have fitness features for off the golf course as well.
Golf course
Next it is worth considering what type of golf course you play on regularly. We have found that courses with lots of doglegs and blind tee shots require the in-depth GPS information of a watch, whereas courses that are more out in front of you are perhaps more suited to the simplicity of a laser. Additionally if you play at other clubs in matches or socially, then you may want the extra information a GPS offers over a laser. Additionally be aware of how many golf courses are preloaded onto different watches as well.
Battery power
The best golf rangefinders run on powerful batteries that are easily replaced every six months to a year, while GPS devices normally need charging regularly via a USB, so consider if you have the discipline to keep it topped up ready for your next round. If you tend to play 36 holes in a day that will also need to be factored in to your choice as you will need something with a longer battery life.
Versatility
This is an important factor to consider. Do you want to be able to use the watch anywhere? If so many brands make models that can be used on and off the golf course because of the range of features, and overall styling.
Budget
Finally we should mention budget. If you want a simple model then there are budget-friendly options but there are deals to be had on models at every price point. Once you have worked out the which features you want, and how much versatility, then you can decide which models fit into your budget. Additionally it is worth acknowledging that many golf watches can be found as deals, as we have shown above, so be aware of that before purchasing a watch, because if you wait a bit, you may be able to get it a lot cheaper.
For more buying advice on golf tech, be sure to have a read of our guides on the best value golf watches or maybe the best budget golf rangefinder.
Does Garmin do Black Friday?
Garmin is one of the biggest technology brands on the planet and, along with their excellent golf watches, they also offer lots of different products like sat navs and trackers. We usually see the official Garmin website do some kind of sale around Black Friday and we expect more of the same in 2024, and a lot of their products will be on offer at other retailers as well such as Amazon, PGA TOUR Superstore, Carl's Golfland and more.
