Recommendations for a new golf GPS device

[Hazza]

Hi there,

I've been using my phone with swing by swing installed for yardages etc but it tends to hammer the battery and its just a bit of a faff sometimes going in and out of it when the screen shuts down etc.

I've been looking at a dedicated device and wondered if people had thoughts on the ones I'm looking at or any other recommendations. 

I'm not really after a large handheld device or a range finder, the current list is as follows:

Bushnell Neo xs
Bushnell Ghost
Garmin S2

Budget wise I really don't want to go over 150 pounds if possible. It doesn't have to specifically be a watch just not a large handheld. 

Any thoughts issues with these or any other suggestions?

Thanks

[saevel25]

I use this one and like it very much,

http://www.golfsmith.com/product/30089915/bushnell-tour-v3-laser-rangefinder

 

[krupa]

I really like my Garmin S20.

[bste]

 

http://www.intheholegolf.com/compare-golf-gps-systems.html

 

This site reviews two of the three GPS units you mentioned, hope it helps.

[chilepepper]

If your happy with your phone app just get a battery booster for your phone. Pretty inexpensive

[Hazza]

I've got a battery booster, it's more inaccuracy, getting it in and out in bad weather etc that bother me. 

[dennyjones]

I'm looking at the new Leupold GX-2i2.   The slope feature can be turn on/off within the device.  It is new this year but waterproof and compares to the Bushnell V3.   

[dennyjones]

I've decided up Leupold but debating between the GX-2i2 and the GX-4i2.    I don't play in tournaments (yet) and I do want the slope feature.   Both have great reviews and when I've talked to the people at Golfsmith, they said they sell more Bushnell but recommend the Leupold brand.  

[zero]

+1. Would like to switch from using the phone to a dedicated, small device. Any recommendations for something that fits these needs ...

1. GPS yardage with pre-programmed courses
2. Shot tracking per club (preferably with software/website that does avg distances per club)
3. Scorecard
4. Hassle-free as possible. Want to spend as much time as possible playing not messing with tech
5. Small as possible

Thanks so much!

[b101]

In case you're still looking, I'd recommend the Neo XS - does everything I'd want it to and it's always spot on when you match it up to the on course markers and sprinkler heads. Something like 30 000 courses pre-loaded, but more available to download (as well as the same courses but with updates) and if you email them, they'll map any new course in under a week. Enough battery for two rounds as well . Doesn't do shot tracking, but if you combine it with Game Golf, you have everything you could need. 

Edit: Forgot the other major benefit which was the fact that there's no yearly subscription fee. Just the one off cost of the watch.

Edited July 15, 2016 by b101

[uitar9]

Still have a neo x -for my skill level and the courses I play, a distance to back middle and front watch is all I need. It's got some hazard distances, length of shot measure but never use them. Good battery life.