Spending time with the Garmin Approach S62 shows there's plenty of space left for dedicated golf watches – and the benefits on the course were tangible. We wouldn't want to go back to life without it. It delivers plenty of benefits away from golf, too. But at a price.

Garmin Approach S62 is arguably the best golf watch you can get. It mixes a premium build with strong smartwatch features but most importantly, it will help make you a better golfer. And although it is not cheap, based on my experience of testing it I'd say it is worth every penny. If you invest in one you will not be disappointed.

The Approach S62 may be pricey, but when compared to the rival watches or phone apps, it provides a much more comprehensive package. It's ideal for regular golfers who love digging into their data, with a design and additional tracking experience that means it's hard to take off when away from the course. It's also a device you'll have a fairly steep learning curve with, as you'll have to adapt your routine to think about it. If all this excites you more than it scares you, though, and you're happy to deal with the mild shortcomings in the wider Garmin experience, then you'll almost certainly enjoy your time with this fairly complete smart golf watch.

The Garmin S62 Approach benefits from a versatile design, long battery life and top-notch golf features, making it the best golf watch an avid player can get. Yes, $500 may seem pricey for a sports watch, but for an avid golfer and athlete the Garmin Approach S62 is an excellent accessory and worth the $100 upgrade from the S60. Much like someone who cares about their game would drop serious dough for premium clubs, the S62 (and its Virtual Caddie) offer clear tangible assistance without coming off as gimmicky. Newcomers to the sport might find the $200 Garmin S20 satisfies their needs for a fraction of the cost, but for serious players, the S62 is the best golf watch for getting you to the green.

The Garmin Approach S62 GPS Watch is undoubtedly one for the gadget lover who wants the very latest features and the ability to track shots all in one place and use it off the course too. It’s expensive, but is unquestionably one of the most comprehensive, cutting-edge GPS watches around.