Ever felt like you’re on the golf course with nary a clue (or fish out of water)? You’re in good company there. And deciding on the perfect watch to accompany both your golfing adventures as well as best golf and fitness watches with heart rate monitoring is a bit like finding just the right driver for an uphill swing in Golf-complex.

Now we leap into the mix of watches where both on the course and in your exercise routine is within reach. First up, there’s the Garmin Approach S62. Think of it as having your own personal butler on your wrist! This watch bravely defends itself upon the fairway with pinpoint GPS accuracy. It is also a fitness guru, since heart rate monitoring is included. And the cherry on top: taking a bit more time to get it all right gets rewarded, not reprimanded.

On to the Apple Watch Series 8. It stands out from smartwatches like a sore thumb—and that’s a good thing. Besides helping you with golf through the vast array of third-party apps, its heart rate monitoring and fitness tracking are first-rate. The user-friendly interface is the final flourish, turning slothful tendencies into history.

A more timeless piece is the Fitbit Charge 5. Light but of great features, it can cover her majesty’s health while offering you real-time heart rate. With its rich sport mode it’s like having a card up your sleeve for your game, but doesn’t break the bank.

Finally, the Coros Apex. While not at all one’s first thought of when thinking about serious watch brands, it may well be an underdog to reckon with. For battery life that’s incredible and trusty through entire holes of heart rate monitoring. Perfect for those who need a watch on which they can bank, like the cup of coffee first thing in the morning.

Each pulse tells a story, so why not let your smartwatch do it on the green and with endurance for life’s marathon run? Whether you’re a seasoned golfer or just strolling leisurely about the links, keep these by your side. They’re faithful companions for you, always ready to report back on your heart’s rhythm and golf techniques. So which way will it be–teeing off to the right or left?