Garmin Approach S1 GPS Golf Watch
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Our Garmin Approach S1 GPS Golf Watch Review Summary reveals a new champion in the GPS golf rangefinder category. The Garmin S1 golf watch does two things very well. IT provides GPS distances to the front, middle and back of the green and it offers the ultimate in convenience.
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Garmin Approach S1 Watch Review Score:
4.5 out of 5 (761 reviews)
Score compiled from multiple sources including Amazon, GolfSmith and TGW.There are no fancy hole layout views, no distances to hazards and there is no color on the screen… but it delivers 99% of what you would ever want to know in a super easy and convenient package. That’s what sent this GPS golf watch to the top of our GRS Scores for GPS rangefinders.
Most Mentioned Pros (in order of mentions high to low):
- Convenience
- Easy to use
- Accurate
- Preloaded with over 14,000 golf courses
- Comfortable
- lightweight
- No fees
- Ability to measure your shot distance easily
- Can be used as regular watch
- auto course recognition
- GPS odometer tells you how far you’ve walked
- Easy to read
- Good battery life
- Lots of courses
- Attractive looks
- Automatically forwards to the next hole
- Adjustable band
- Speeds up play
- Nice size
Most Mentioned Cons (in order of mentions high to low):
- Takes some care to hook up to charger
- No digital scorecard
Garmin Approach S1 Features and Specifications
| Model | Garmin Approach S1 Watch | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | GPS | |
| Height | 2.7 in. | |
| Width | 1.8 in. | |
| Depth | .6 in. | |
| Screen Size | 1×1 | |
| Resolution | 64×32 px | |
| Display Type | monochrome LCD | |
| Weight | 1.8 oz. | |
| Battery | Li-ion | |
| Battery Life | 3 wks / 8 hrs GPS | |
| Rainproof | Yes | |
| High Sensitivity Receiver | Yes | |
| Pre-loaded with Courses | Yes | |
| Course Capacity | Unlimited | |
| Touch Screen | No | |
| Touch Targeting | No | |
| Manual Pin Positioning | No | |
| Stat Tracker | No | |
| Digital Scorecard | No | |
| Computer Analysis Tools | No | |
| USGA Compliant (local rule) | Yes | |
| Ground Verified | No | |
| Alternate Targets | No | |
| Aerial Hole View | No | |
| Green Rotates to your shot angle | N/A | |
| Measure Shot Distance | Yes | |
| Magnify Hole View | No | |
| Slope | No | |
| # of Available Courses | 14,000+ | |
| Add Courses Manually | No | |
| Compatibility | N/A | |
| Course Download Fees | No | |
| Notes | Available in Black & White, Time, Date, Waterproof IPX7 (30 min. immersed at a depth of 1 meter) | |
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