Garmin S1 Review

The Garmin Approach S1 Watch has been retired. Check out our current recommendations for today's best golf rangefinders..

'Garmin Approach S1 Watch'

Garmin Approach S1 Watch
Not Available


Check Newer Models
Laser
GPS
Golf Watches

Our Garmin S1 Review Summary reveals a new champion in the GPS golf rangefinder category. Yes, we’re talking about the Garmin Approach S1 golf watch, whose main function is to provide GPS distances to the front, middle and back of the green. No fancy hole layout views, no distances to hazards, no color on the screen… so what is it that sent this GPS golf watch to the top of our GRS Scores for GPS rangefinders? It’s super convenient and super easy to use. That’s not all that users liked about the Garmin S1, but those are the two things most mentioned in reviews we read… and we read as many as we could find. Some golfers will want more features than are available on the Garmin S1, but if you’re looking for something that actually reduces the distractions during your round, this one is worth a look. Don’t stop here, take a look at the list of pros and cons before you decide this is what you’ve been waiting for.

Garmin Approach S1 Watch User Rating: 4.48 Stars 4.48 out of 5 (1285 reviews)

Score compiled from multiple sources.

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

Garmin Approach S1 Watch
Course Download Fees No
Pre-loaded with Courses Yes
Full Hole Views Yes
Slope / Elevation No
Battery Life 3 wks / 8 hrs GPS
Battery Li-ion
Size (Width x Height x Depth) 2.7 in. x 1.8 in. x .6 in.
Measure Shot Distance Yes
Screen Size 1x1
Resolution 64x32 px
Display Type monochrome LCD
Weight 1.8 oz.
Rainproof Yes IPX7
Touch Screen No
Touch Targeting No
Manual Pin Positioning No
Stat Tracker No
Digital Scorecard No
Computer Analysis Tools No
Ground Verified No
Alternate Targets No
Green Rotates to your shot angle N/A
USGA Compliant (local rule) Yes
Notes Available in Black & White, Time, Date, Waterproof IPX7 (30 min. immersed at a depth of 1 meter)
Order Golf Rangefinders from Amazon
GolfRangefinderShop.com is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program. If you buy anything after clicking through, we get a small commission at no extra cost to you. It helps us keep the site up and running, so thank you! We work very hard to obtain the correct information about product features, but cannot make any guarantees about the accuracy. Please double check with the merchant or manufacturer before making a purchase.

Tagged: , , ,

Talking GPS Rangefinder

It’s been over 10 years since GolfBuddy released its first talking GPS rangefinder for golf. They have continued to dominate this corner of the golf rangefinder market, releasing new models with incremental improvements regularly. There are a few other competitors since then, so check out our picks below for the best talking GPS Rangefinder.


Best Talking GPS Rangefinders for Golf
GolfBuddy Voice 2 SE - Read Full Review

GolfBuddy increased the battery life in the GB Voice 2 SE to 20 hours. That's six more than the previous model and we are thrilled! Its ease of use is what makes it so popular. This compact, lightweight model has an LCD screen with distances to the front, middle, and back of every green. You can also switch to see the green shape. There are over 40,000 courses preloaded and you can update it with new courses anytime using the GolfBuddy GB Manager.

Rating: 4.41  
Weight: 1.1 oz.   Legal: Yes		GolfBuddy Voice 2 SE
OrderGolfBuddy Voice 2 SE
Order from Amazon
GolfBuddy Voice 2 - Read Full Review

Every time GolfBuddy comes out with a new Voice model, it seems to get a little bit better. The GolfBuddy Voice 2 makes a huge leap with extended battery life. It boasts 14 hours which makes it the first one to be able to make it thru three 18-hole rounds. They've also added a choice of male and female voices. It's water resistant, has distances to the front, middle, and back of each green, and a shot measuring feature. The watch band can be ordered separately on Amazon.

Rating: 4.40  
Weight: 1.02 oz.   Legal: Yes		GolfBuddy Voice 2
OrderGolfBuddy Voice 2
Order from Amazon
GolfBuddy Voice X - Read Full Review

We've been a fan of the GolfBuddy Voice line of GPS rangefinders for a long time. Each new iteration seems better than the one before and we hope that holds true for the new GolfBuddy VoiceX. The VoiceX adds quite a few features and a design change. Our favorite new feature is the automatic course update via Bluetooth and your smartphone. We also like the Big Numbers mode and manual pin positioning capability. Additionally, the new activity tracker could be a hit with walkers and runners. Watchband is available separately.

Rating: 99.00  
Weight: N/A oz.   Legal: Yes		GolfBuddy Voice X
OrderGolfBuddy Voice X
Order from Amazon
Voice Caddie VC300 - Read Full Review

The Voice Caddie VC300 is impressive in presentation. It's a small voice guided golf GPS providing distance to the front, middle and back of every green. It has shot measuring and a swing tempo metronome for practice. It's a swipe and click device with a great voice!

Rating: 4.42  
Weight: .8 oz.   Legal: Yes		Voice Caddie VC300
OrderVoice Caddie VC300
Order from Amazon
GolfRangefinderShop.com is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. Thank you.

Tagged: , , ,

Garmin Approach S1 GPS Golf Watch

The Garmin Approach S1 Watch has been retired. Check out our current recommendations for today's best golf rangefinders..

'Garmin Approach S1 Watch'

Garmin Approach S1 Watch
Not Available


Check Newer Models
Laser
GPS
Golf Watches


The Garmin Approach S1 was the GPS golf watch that changed everything in golf GPS rangefinders. It became so popular and was rated so highly, that Garmin and all the other manufacturers jumped on the golf watch bandwagon. There are now more choices of golf watches than any other category of golf rangefinder.

Garmin Approach S1 Watch User Rating: 4.48 Stars 4.48 out of 5 (1285 reviews)

Score compiled from multiple sources.

There have been many innovations since the Garmin Approach S1 was released, but still there has never been a watch that has stood the test of time like this one. If you’re looking for a great value in a basic golf watch, the S1 is still a strong contender. 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.

You can’t go wrong with the Garmin S1, but if you haven’t made up your mind yet, you may want to take a look at our current list of Best Golf Watches.

Below you will find a summary of the hundreds of user comments we read in preparation for our review. The pros clearly far outweighed the cons!

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
Garmin Approach S1 Watch
Course Download Fees No
Pre-loaded with Courses Yes
Full Hole Views Yes
Slope / Elevation No
Battery Life 3 wks / 8 hrs GPS
Battery Li-ion
Size (Width x Height x Depth) 2.7 in. x 1.8 in. x .6 in.
Measure Shot Distance Yes
Screen Size 1x1
Resolution 64x32 px
Display Type monochrome LCD
Weight 1.8 oz.
Rainproof Yes IPX7
Touch Screen No
Touch Targeting No
Manual Pin Positioning No
Stat Tracker No
Digital Scorecard No
Computer Analysis Tools No
Ground Verified No
Alternate Targets No
Green Rotates to your shot angle N/A
USGA Compliant (local rule) Yes
Notes Available in Black & White, Time, Date, Waterproof IPX7 (30 min. immersed at a depth of 1 meter)
Order Golf Rangefinders from Amazon
GolfRangefinderShop.com is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program. If you buy anything after clicking through, we get a small commission at no extra cost to you. It helps us keep the site up and running, so thank you! We work very hard to obtain the correct information about product features, but cannot make any guarantees about the accuracy. Please double check with the merchant or manufacturer before making a purchase.

See our Comparison of Golf GPS Watches.

Tagged: , , ,

Izzo Swami 1500

The Izzo Swami 1500 has been retired. Check out our current recommendations for today's best golf rangefinders..

'Izzo Swami 1500'

Izzo Swami 1500
Not Available


Check Newer Models
Laser
GPS
Golf Watches

Our summary of reviews for the Izzo Swami GPS 1500 considers the pros and cons based on user comments from a variety of different websites. Additionally, we have also provided our own ratings Score based on user ratings from multiple sites.

Izzo Swami 1500 User Rating: 4.13 Stars 4.13 out of 5 (121 reviews)

Score compiled from multiple sources.

The Izzo Swami GPS 1500 is a basic model that give distances to the front, middle and back of the green. It has one of the lowest price points available in handheld GPS devices for golf. [Read more…]

Tagged: , , , ,

iGolf neo and Bushnell neo

The Bushnell neo has been retired. Check out our current recommendations for today's best golf rangefinders..

'Bushnell neo'

Bushnell neo
Not Available


Check Newer Models
Laser
GPS
Golf Watches


If you’re confused because you’ve seen two very similar GPS devices with similar names on them (the iGolf GPS neo and the Bushnell neo), let us help clear it up for you.

When Bushnell got into GPS golf units in 2008, they partnered with iGolf for the GPS function in their Yardage Pro units. In 2009, the partnership was expanded as Bushnell acquired the rights to the iGolf ‘s line of handheld units. That’s when the labeling on this small unit changed from iGolf neo to the Bushnell neo. The GPS is still powered by iGolf and Bushnell has added two new products to its line, the Yardage Pro XG and the Yardage Pro XGC., both also powered by iGolf.

Our Ratings Scores are calculated using User Reviews from multiple websites.

Highlights of the Bushnell (iGolf) Neo:
  • Gives distance to the front, middle & back of each green
  • 4 custom points can be set on each hole
  • Stores up to 10 courses
  • Calculates shot distance
  • Easy to use
  • Rainproof
  • Includes belt clip
  • Rechargeable Li-Ion battery
  • High contrast LCD screen
Bushnell neo Features and Specifications
Bushnell neo
Course Download Fees Yes
Pre-loaded with Courses No
Full Hole Views Yes
Slope / Elevation No
Battery Life 16 hrs max
Battery Li-ion recharge
Size (Width x Height x Depth) 1.75 in. x 3.75 in. x .75 in.
Measure Shot Distance Yes
Screen Size 2.1
Resolution N/A
Display Type monochrome LCD
Weight N/A oz.
Rainproof No
Touch Screen No
Touch Targeting No
Manual Pin Positioning No
Stat Tracker No
Digital Scorecard No
Computer Analysis Tools No
Ground Verified No
Alternate Targets No
Green Rotates to your shot angle No
USGA Compliant (local rule) Yes
Notes -
Order Golf Rangefinders from Amazon
GolfRangefinderShop.com is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program. If you buy anything after clicking through, we get a small commission at no extra cost to you. It helps us keep the site up and running, so thank you! We work very hard to obtain the correct information about product features, but cannot make any guarantees about the accuracy. Please double check with the merchant or manufacturer before making a purchase.

User Manual for Bushnell neo

Tagged: , , ,
« Previous Page