Garmin launches deluxe golf watch with maps for 41,000 courses
Your virtual caddie
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
Garminhas announced a new edition to its MARQ like of premium sports-specificsmartwatches. TheGarmin MARQ Golfis specifically designed for the green, serving as a virtual caddie on your wrist.
The MARQ Golf offers all the usual features you’d expect from a top-end Garmin smartwatch, including heart rate monitoring, GPS/GLONASS/Galileo navigation, smart notifications, storage for up to 2,000 songs, Garmin Pay and activity tracking, but there’s also a whole lot more for the truly dedicated golfer.
The watch comes preloaded with maps of 41,000 golf courses, with color maps, plus hazard detection to help you avoid sand traps, bunkers and lakes during play. Its Virtual Caddie function can analyze wind speed and course layout, plus your speed and club performance to help you pick the best club for the shot.
The watch’s bright display is designed to be clearly legible even in bright sunlight, and its design includes a tough titanium case, jacquard weave strap (which is easily replaced if you need something more formal for the office), and a ceramic bezel that can be custom-engraved with 1-18 golf hole markings.
Be the envy of the clubhouse
It’s no surprise that the MARQ Golf commands a premium suggested retail price, though it’s perhaps notquiteas high as you might expect at £1,699.99 (about $2,150, AU$3,110). That’s around three times the price of the most affordableGarmin Fenix 6premium running watch, or twice the UK’s average annual golf club membership fee.
The launch comes hot on the heels of theMARQ Captain: American Magic Edition– a premium sports watch built for the open ocean, which allows owners to control their boat’s autopilot from their wrist.
Get the best Black Friday deals direct to your inbox, plus news, reviews, and more.
Sign up to be the first to know about unmissable Black Friday deals on top tech, plus get all your favorite TechRadar content.
Cat is TechRadar’s Homes Editor specializing in kitchen appliances and smart home technology. She’s been a tech journalist for 15 years, and is here to help you choose the right devices for your home and do more with them. When not working she’s a keen home baker, and makes a pretty mean macaron.
The Samsung Galaxy Ring 2 could fix a major smart ring flaw according to patent
Xiaomi Smart Band 9 review: the cheapest fitness tracker you should consider buying
Your doctor may have an AI assistant taking notes during your next Zoom call
