Shot Scope G6 GPS Golf Watch

The Shot Scope G6 is a color GPS golf watch with full hole maps for more than 36,000 courses and no subscription fees.

Why it made the list

Shot Scope announced the G6 in March 2025, bringing full hole maps that used to sit on its pricier performance-tracking watches down to a simple GPS watch. You get an overhead view of each hole, front, middle and back distances to the green and distances to hazards, doglegs and layup points. There’s no subscription, and you don’t need a phone on the course.

It’s also light. At 42 grams, it sits comfortably through a swing, and Shot Scope’s mapping team maintains the 36,000+ preloaded courses, with edits made within 48 hours when a course changes.

What it does well

The color screen is daylight-readable, and the full hole maps help you plan a tee shot on a hole you’ve never played. That’s a big step up from number-only watches at this price.

A large digit mode shows the exact distance to the center of the green in big type, which is handy when you just want one quick number.

The digital scorecard tracks your score, and the watch gives a post-round summary of score and total time played. Last shot distance measurement lets you check how far that drive actually went.

Who it’s for

It’s a strong first golf watch for anyone who wants hole maps without paying a monthly fee. Golfers who like to personalize their gear also get 12 interchangeable quick-release straps plus multiple clock faces and color themes.

Who should skip it

The G6 is a GPS watch only, so it doesn’t offer the automatic shot tracking of Shot Scope’s performance watches. If you want smartwatch notifications or health tracking, look elsewhere.

Key specs, explained

Battery life covers more than two rounds of golf on a charge, so you can play a weekend without plugging it in. The daylight-readable color screen stays visible in bright sun. Distances show in yards or meters, and the menus come in English, French and German.

How it compares

The Garmin Approach S12 Golf GPS Watch lasts far longer between charges but uses a simpler screen without full hole maps. The Garmin Approach S44 GPS Golf Smartwatch adds an AMOLED touchscreen and AutoShot tracking for about twice the price. The G6 is the value pick for hole maps.

Good to know

Shot Scope covers the G6 with a 2-year warranty. Course and firmware updates come free through the Shot Scope app, and new features arrive with firmware updates. The watch conforms to the Rules of Golf, so you can wear it in competition. Shot Scope’s launch bundle included a watch case, two straps and a USB charger.

Questions about the Shot Scope G6

Does the Shot Scope G6 need a phone?

No, it works on the course without a phone. You only use the app for course and firmware updates.

Does the Shot Scope G6 have a subscription?

No, there are no subscription fees. Hole maps and all distances are included.

Is the Shot Scope G6 legal in tournaments?

Yes, it conforms to the Rules of Golf. Your event’s local rules still decide whether GPS devices are allowed.