SHOT SCOPE G5 GPS WATCH
Shot Scope ’ s G5 GPS watch may be the best value in the market for this category . Each watch comes with two different-color , quick-release , rubbery watch bands , and a USB charging cable . Attaching and detaching the bands is easy and quick , thanks to a clever tab . The watch itself is super lightweight at 42 grams , and its screen is nice and bright — essential for golf rounds under sunny skies . There ’ s an optional Shot Scope companion smartphone app that offers various functions , but it doesn ’ t need to be downloaded to get real-time distances to the front , middle and back of each green that update with every step your golfer takes . In fact , it ’ s fast to set up as a standalone device , and automatically recognizes the course and hole it ’ s on . Plus , it can even keep score . $ 150 , shotscope . com
ZERO RESTRICTION HYBRID JOGGER
Zero Restriction ’ s Hybrid Jogger offers extremely soft comfort . It ’ s possibly the best pant to play golf in on a cool day . For starters , it ’ s lightweight — made with a Mélange knit base and a double pique knit with durable water repellent stretch twill panels — and provides uninhibited movement during a golf swing . And secondly , its stretch waistband with drawcord will work well for anyone during holiday season , even partygoers who go heavy on the appetizers . It also sports quarter top handwarmer pockets and a rear zippered valuables pocket . And once it ’ s dirty , just toss it in the washing machine and dryer . This popular outerwear manufacturer knows how to regulate body heat inside its garments , too , so the jogger keeps your golfer warm or cool as needed . $ 131.60 , zerorestriction . com
VESSEL | LUX XV 2.0 CART BAG
VESSEL ’ s LUX XV 2.0 cart bag is deluxe inside and out . Every detail was designed for smart cart storage , including an upper pocket pod that fits over a car strap for quick access to items like rangefinders . It features 15 full-length , fully-enclosed , dedicated dividers — including a large putter well — meaning that no club will clink against another . Each iron divider has a rubberized slot , furthering its hold to prevent club nicking . As for storage and organization , this is loaded . It has a magnetic exterior valuables pocket lined with velour , a large interior garment lock pocket ( lock included ), exterior accessories pocket with waterproof zipper , exterior scorecard pocket , detachable ball pocket panel for personalization . The bag comes with a matching rain hood , neoprene cart strap sleeve , padded single strap , magnetic rangefinder pocket , and a large cooler-lined compartment . Available in four colors . $ 455 , vesselgolf . com
LINKSOUL | FILLMORE QUARTER-ZIP PULLOVER
In cooler weather , nothing is better to wear out on the course than a soft and cozy outerwear piece that moves fluidly with the golf swing . Which is where LINKSOUL ’ s Filmore Quarter-Zip pullover comes in handy . It ’ s a fully fashioned elevated piece that ’ s a perfect combination of function and fashion . It ’ s made of 80 percent cotton and 20 percent nylon , so it ’ s 100 percent soft and comfortable . And it ’ s super easy to wash — toss it in a washing machine on cold water , then lay it out flat to dry . It ’ s only offered in one color , dark heather grey , which conveniently matches just about anything your golfer wears out on the course . And after the round , it ’ s equally fashionable off the course . $ 150 , linksoul . com
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