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From beginner to skilled: How the HUAWEI WATCH GT 6 Pro helps golfers break swing barriers

Written by Ken Imai

From beginner to skilled: How the HUAWEI WATCH GT 6 Pro helps golfers break swing barriers

6 min read
Published on 13/11/2025 · 15:10

I’ve spent most of my life chasing precision - the perfect rhythm, the right club, the exact line of a putt. Golf is a game of small margins and big emotions, where one smart decision can change everything.

When I first put on the HUAWEI WATCH GT 6 Pro, I didn’t expect much beyond fitness tracking. But round after round, I realized this device wasn’t just a watch - it was a quiet, tireless golf partner. It doesn’t talk, but it thinks like a golfer. It reads the course, senses the wind, and helps me make better calls under pressure.

Made with sapphire glass, titanium alloy, and nano microcrystalline ceramic, the watch feels as premium as it performs. It’s built to last, even through tough rounds in the elements. Plus, with a maximum brightness of 3000 nits, the display stays crystal-clear, no matter the weather or lighting conditions — making it easy to read the course map and real-time data, even under bright sun.

About the Author

Ken Imai

PGA TP professional golfer

Ken Imai is a professional golfer from Japan early in his career with a reputation for precision and discipline. He has represented Japan at major Asian events and secured multiple top -10 finishes in both domestic and international tournaments. Based in Nagoya and Kyoto, he splits his time between JGTO qualifiers, international starts, and mentoring junior players finding their own rhythm.

In this article

01. Smarter preparation – The setup that feels like a pro routine

02. My favorite features besides golf-specific tools

03. Smarter shot planning – Turning data into decisions

04. Mastering the Green – When every meter matters

05. Post-Round Learning – Every swing becomes a lesson

06. Data Meets Feel – The smartwatch that thinks like a caddie

Smarter preparation – The setup that feels like a pro routine

Before I take my first swing, I start every round with a small ritual: setting up the course on my HUAWEI WATCH GT 6 Pro. It only takes a minute, but it changes the whole experience.

On my phone, I open the HUAWEI Health App and download the course I’m about to play. Once it’s saved, I sync it to my watch and within seconds, the map transfers straight to my wrist.

Before I start my Golf training on the watch, it asks me whether I’m starting „IN or OUT.“ In golf terms, that simply means the front nine holes (OUT) or the back nine (IN) – something most beginners only learn once they step onto a real course.

Then I choose my tee color, which sets the starting point and difficulty. Red tees are for women, white tees are for general players, yellow tees are for intermediate players, and black or championship tees are for professionals. These colors may vary depending on the course.

Once my tee is set and the GPS locks in, the watch instantly provides real-time wind data – showing both direction and speed right on the screen. On windy days, this helps me plan my opening shots and club selection before I even step up to the first tee.

Figure 1 Nissin Miyako Country Club, where Ken usually trains and where the video was filmed

My favorite features besides golf-specific tools

Alongside all these golf-specific tools, there are a few other features that have quickly become my personal favorites. The HUAWEI WATCH GT 6 Pro doesn’t just help me play smarter — it also helps me understand myself better on the course.

While I’m playing, the watch continuously tracks my heart rate, stress level, and oxygen saturation. That might sound small, but it’s surprisingly powerful. I can actually see how my body reacts to pressure - whether I’m standing over a tricky putt or facing a narrow tee shot with water on the right.

After each round, I check this data in the HUAWEI Health App, right next to my golf stats. It’s eye-opening to see where my focus dipped or my pulse spiked and over time, it’s helped me develop a calmer rhythm and a more consistent swing.

“Before tournaments, the sleep tracking on my HUAWEI WATCH GT 6 Pro shows exactly how much deep rest I’m getting. Knowing my sleep quality lets me fine-tune bedtime and wake up ready for every round.”

Smarter shot planning – Turning data into decisions

Every hole is a puzzle of wind, terrain, and confidence. And this is where the HUAWEI WATCH GT 6 Pro really earns its spot on my wrist. It doesn’t just measure — it interprets the game.

• Three-Point-Distance – The Golfer’s cheat code

One of the most valuable tools on the HUAWEI WATCH GT 6 Pro is the Three-Point Distance Measurement feature. It allows me to mark and measure three locations at once:

• My current position
• A chosen landing zone (for example, a fairway plateau or bunker edge)
• The green

That might sound simple, but on the course, it’s pure gold. I can instantly see not just how far the green is, but also the safe zones and danger areas along the way.

The watch constantly tracks wind speed and direction during play and even adjusts the displayed “plays-like” distance accordingly. If I’m facing a headwind, it reminds me to take one more club; if I have a tailwind, I know I can ease off. On breezy holes, that real-time data is often the difference between the fairway and the rough.

Three-Point Distance Measurement

The HUAWEI WATCH GT 6 Pro’s Three Point Distance Measurement provides real-time yardage to three critical points on every hole:

• Front of Green – The nearest edge of the putting surface
• Back of Green – The farthest edge of the putting surface

Why It Matters: Knowing the distances helps golfers make smarter club selections. For example, if you see 163/233 yards, you'll know you need at least 163 yards to reach the green, but could go up to 233 yards without overshooting – eliminating guesswork and improving accuracy.

Pro Tip: Many golfers aim for the middle distance to avoid hazards and give themselves the best chance at par or birdie.

The HUAWEI WATCH GT 6 Pro completely changed how I plan each shot. With Golf Course Mode, I can zoom in on the green, measure three key distances, and choose the right club with confidence—it feels like having a silent caddie on my wrist.

• Zoomable course map – a clear view of every hole

Another feature I use constantly is the zoomable course map. With a simple double-click on the course and a turn of the crown, I can zoom in to see every detail: bunker shapes, fairway turns, and green angles – or zoom out for the big picture.

It feels like looking at a bird’s-eye view of the course, right from my wrist. This is especially useful when I’m planning my next shot and need to visualize hazards or slopes before committing to a club.

• The club choice and grip style

For many golfers, especially beginners, choosing the right club can feel like guesswork. Here’s the difference the watch helps me see:

• A long iron (3 or 4 iron) produces a low, rolling shot – great for distance, but tough to control
• A hybrid launches higher, lands softer and forgives small mistakes

When the HUAWEI WATCH GT 6 Pro tells me I’ve got 190 meters to my landing zone, I don’t think twice: Hybrid.

Besides, HUAWEI WATCH GT 6 Pro also provides animation of the three grip styles – which comes handy for beginners when they look for a quick fix on the course.

Three Ways to Hold a Golf Club

Grip Style	How It Works	Best For
Overlapping	Pinky sits on top of other hand	Most pros & experienced players
Interlocking	Pinky and pointer lock together	Players with smaller hands
Baseball	All 10 fingers on the club	Beginners & kids

Mastering the Green – When every meter matters

The closer you get to the flag, the more psychological the game becomes. It’s not about strength anymore, it’s about trust and precision.

The HUAWEI WATCH GT 6 Pro gives me Front & Back Green Distances – the exact yardage to the front and back edges of the green. That simple detail changes how I approach every shot. For example, if it says 145 meters to the front and 165 meters to the back, I know the green is about 20 meters deep. So I aim for the middle – around 150 meters. That way, I don’t risk hitting too short or too long. It’s a small change, but it really helps me avoid mistakes.

Front & Back Green Distances

• Top number (398) = Front edge of green - closest part
• Middle number (388) = Pin position – the target
• Bottom number (376) = Back edge of green - farthest part

Why it matters: Aim for the middle yellow number (388) to hit close to the hole - the other two numbers tell you the green’s size so you don’t overshoot or undershoot.

Next comes one of my favorite features: Green Slope View. The watch shows me the real-time slope direction (left/right) and the gradient percentage of the green, helping me make smarter putting decisions. These small changes in the green’s surface determine how the ball will break after landing, making it easier to choose the right line when I’m putting.

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Post-Round Learning – Every swing becomes a lesson

Once the last putt drops, the HUAWEI WATCH GT 6 Pro isn’t done working. It automatically syncs every detail to the Huawei Health App, turning my round into a personal performance review.

What I see there isn’t just distance — it’s patterns:

• Swing speed (how fast the club moves at impact)
• Backswing/downswing ratio (how smooth my timing is)
• Shot consistency across the round
• Tempo shifts when fatigue sets in

That data tells the real story of my round. It helps me understand what changed between the first tee and the eighteenth green — and how to fix it next time.

Data Meets Feel – The smartwatch that thinks like a caddie

Golf used to be a game of trial and error. You’d play, guess, adjust, and hope. Now, with the HUAWEI WATCH GT 6 Pro, those guesses become insights.

This watch doesn’t just record numbers — it interprets them, connects them, and feeds them back as practical lessons for your next swing.

It helps me:

• Plan smarter with Three-Point Distance Measurement
• Put with confidence using Green Slope View
• Personalize every round through tee and course setup
• Analyze performance through the Huawei Health app

At the end of the day, when I’m sitting in the clubhouse and glance at my wrist, I don’t just see data - I see growth.

The HUAWEI WATCH GT 6 Pro doesn’t replace instinct. It refines it.

Disclaimer
This article is a sponsored collaboration with Ken Imai. The views expressed are the author's personal but honest opinions and do not represent official product claims. Actual performance may vary based on individual usage and conditions.