Garmin Approach G7 Review

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It’s been a couple of years since Garmin released the highly rated Approach G6, which means the improvements in Garmin’s newest models, the G7 and G8, should be noticeable and worthwhile.

Garmin Approach G7 User Rating: 4.17 Stars 4.17 out of 5 (130 reviews)

Score compiled from multiple sources.
Here are the noteworthy new features on the Garmin G7:
  • “Plays Like” distance, that shows the distance to your target, adjusted for elevation change.
  • Club recommendation based upon how far you hit your clubs.
  • Pairs with your iPhone to show text and email messages and other notifications. Now you can keep your phone in the bag and still stay up to date.
  • Big Numbers Mode – this is great for families with multiple users with different needs. Sometimes just having the distance to the front, center and back of the green in Big Numbers is all you need!

The Garmin G7 is the exact same size and weight as G6 and it has the same buttons, which should make it very easy for current users of the G6 to step up to the G7. It has all the same features as the Garmin G6, including full hole views, touch targeting to any point, advanced scorecard and stats, shot measuring and tracking.

Garmin Approach G7 Features and Specifications
Garmin Approach G7
Course Download Fees No
Pre-loaded with Courses Yes
Full Hole Views Yes
Slope / Elevation both
Battery Life up to 15 hrs.
Battery Rechargeable Li-Poly
Size (Width x Height x Depth) 3.7 in. x 2.1 in. x .8 in.
Measure Shot Distance Yes
Screen Size 1.4 x 2.2
Resolution 160x240 px
Display Type Transreflec ColorTFT
Weight 3.37 oz.
Rainproof Yes IPX7
Touch Screen Yes
Touch Targeting Yes
Manual Pin Positioning Yes
Stat Tracker Yes
Digital Scorecard Yes
Computer Analysis Tools Yes
Ground Verified N/A
Alternate Targets Yes
Green Rotates to your shot angle Yes
USGA Compliant (local rule) Yes, when Plays Like distance and Club Advice are turned off.
Notes "Plays Like" distance adjusts for elevation, recommends a club based on how far you hit the ball, displays texts, emails and notifications from your iPhone and has Big Number mode.
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Bushnell NEO XS Watch Review

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

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Our Bushnell Neo XS Watch Review is a summary of observations of comments consistently made in user reviews. Overall the feedback was extremely positive with accuracy and ease of use being mentioned more than anything else. The convenience of having the distance available with a glance at the wrist was frequently noted, as was the size and comfort of this watch.

UPDATE: This is still a terrific watch, but you may also want to check out the newer Bushnell Neo Ion golf watch with similar features, price, and higher ratings!

Bushnell neo-XS Golf Watch User Rating: 4.31 Stars 4.31 out of 5 (1460 reviews)

Score compiled from multiple sources.

Users liked having up to four hazards/layup distances available and the readability of the Neo XS was considered excellent for outdoor use. One cool feature unique to Bushnell that several users really liked was the ability to enter your tee time well in advance, so that the watch would automatically go into GPS mode 10 minutes before tee time and find your course for you.

There were mixed reviews on the battery life. On average, users were getting 1.5 to 2.5 rounds out of a single charge. That’s really pretty good for a golf GPS, but Bushnell claims “up to three rounds”, so some users were disappointed. Also, two or three users mentioned that the watchband did not hold up well. Although that’s a very low percentage of the reviews we read, for those of you who are rough on stuff, I thought you should know.

For the price and features, I think this is one of the best values in a golf watch. There are less expensive watches that either lack comfort or don’t include distances to hazards. The only thing some golfers might miss is a built-in scorecard and for them, I recommend the Garmin S3 or the Garmin S4

*As is always the case with golf GPS devices, there were a few users who experienced occasional problems with accuracy.
**For those who like wearing the XS as a watch (indoor), the black watch with reverse display was not recommended.
Notable Features of the Bushnell NEO XS Golf Watch
  • Small and lightweight.
  • Preloaded with 33,000 golf courses worldwide.
  • Preset tee time so GPS will turn on and find your course 10 minutes before your round.
  • Long battery life – up to three rounds.
  • Distances to the front, middle and back on the main screen.
  • Easy access for up to four layup and hazard distances per hole.
  • Auto course recognition.
  • Auto hole advance.
  • Shot distance calculator
  • Odometer.
  • Comfortable sports watchband.
  • No fees and no required downloads.
Bushnell NEO XS Watch Specifications
Bushnell neo-XS Golf Watch
Course Download Fees No
Pre-loaded with Courses Yes
Full Hole Views Yes
Slope / Elevation N/A
Battery Life 16 hours
Battery Rechargeable
Size (Width x Height x Depth) N/A in. x N/A in. x N/A in.
Measure Shot Distance Yes
Screen Size .91x.91
Resolution N/A
Display Type monochrome LCD
Weight 1.8 oz.
Rainproof Yes
Touch Screen No
Touch Targeting No
Manual Pin Positioning No
Stat Tracker No
Digital Scorecard No
Computer Analysis Tools No
Ground Verified N/A
Alternate Targets Yes
Green Rotates to your shot angle N/A
USGA Compliant (local rule) Yes
Notes Up to four layup targets per hole
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Izzo Swami Golf Watch Review

The Izzo Swami Golf Watch (v.2) has been retired. Check out our current recommendations for today's best golf rangefinders..

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Our Izzo Swami Golf Watch Review is based not only on user reviews, but on-course testing by our editors. Although this watch has the same name as the first golf watch released by Izzo, it’s a totally new watch.

Izzo Swami Golf Watch (v.2) User Rating: 4.21 Stars 4.21 out of 5 (33 reviews)

Score compiled from multiple sources.

Overall, the new Izzo Swami watch performs well… The distances seem to be as good as any of the golf GPS watches that we’ve tested and the price is better than most. We like that it has a scorecard feature and it’s reasonably easy to use, but Izzo could have saved us a few steps if they had started with par as the default score for each hole, rather than zero. As it is, you have to hit the up button for each shot you hit on a hole.

The Izzo Swami watch is an incredible value. Prices change fast in this market, but at less than $100, this is a great pick if you’re on a tight budget. You won’t find a slick touchscreen or any layup or hazard distances on the Swami Watch. The fonts are a little small, which could be a deal-breaker for those requiring +2 or higher reading glasses, but for a solid performing golf GPS watch with a scorecard feature and low price, you have to consider this one a top contender. For golf watches with layups and larger fonts, take a look at our list of Best Golf Watches.

Notable Features of the new Izzo Golf Watch
  • Preloaded with over 30,000 golf courses worldwide.
  • No fees ever.
  • Distances to front, middle and back of every green.
  • Large 1.3 inch display.
  • Auto course recognition.
  • Auto hole advance.
  • Measures shot distance.
  • Digital Scorecard.
  • Rechargeable Li-polymer Battery holds 6-8 hour charge in GPS mode.
  • Watch mode provides time and date, alarm and odometer – battery lasts 40 days in time mode.
  • Durable & Waterproof
Izzo Swami Watch Specifications
Izzo Swami Golf Watch (v.2)
Course Download Fees No
Pre-loaded with Courses Yes
Full Hole Views Yes
Slope / Elevation N/A
Battery Life 6.5 hrs GPS/40days
Battery 300mAh coin rechargeable
Size (Width x Height x Depth) N/A in. x N/A in. x N/A in.
Measure Shot Distance Yes
Screen Size 1"
Resolution N/A
Display Type Transreflective
Weight 2.12 oz.
Rainproof Yes IPX7
Touch Screen No
Touch Targeting No
Manual Pin Positioning No
Stat Tracker No
Digital Scorecard Yes
Computer Analysis Tools No
Ground Verified Yes
Alternate Targets No
Green Rotates to your shot angle N/A
USGA Compliant (local rule) Yes
Notes Has a digital scorecard. Also allows editing of front, middle and back green locations.
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Izzo Swami Voice Review

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

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Our Izzo Swami Voice Golf GPS review will be available as soon as there is enough data for us to make recommendations.

Izzo Swami Voice User Rating: 2.82 Stars 2.82 out of 5 (37 reviews)

Score compiled from multiple sources.

However, until the price drops, the Swami Voice will have a tough time competing with the GolfBuddy Voice and the GolfBuddy Voice+, both of which are highly rated and reasonably priced. Still, the Izzo Swami Voice measures up very well from a features/price perspective and comes with everything you need to get started.

Notable Features
  • Visual and verbal distances to the front, middle and back of every green.
  • Preloaded with over 30,000 golf courses. No fees ever!
  • Auto hole advance
  • Auto course recognition
  • Includes wrist band – available in a variety of colors.
  • Rechargeable battery lasts 6-8 hours.
  • Durable and water resistant.
Izzo Swami Voice Specifications
Izzo Swami Voice
Course Download Fees No
Pre-loaded with Courses Yes
Full Hole Views Yes
Slope / Elevation N/A
Battery Life 6-8 hours
Battery Lithium Rechargeable (1100mAh)
Size (Width x Height x Depth) 1.69 in. x 1.69 in. x .55 in.
Measure Shot Distance No
Screen Size 1.2 x .24
Resolution N/A
Display Type N/A
Weight 1* oz.
Rainproof Yes IPX6
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 GPS provides both voice distances plus a digital readout. *Weighs 1 oz. without band and 1.9oz with band.
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Garmin Golf GPS Reviews

It’s not secret that Garmin is the leader in golf GPS. Below is a summary of each of our Garmin golf GPS reviews with links to the full reviews and lowest prices.

Garmin Golf GPS Current Models
Garmin Approach S10 - Read Full Review

The Garmin Approach S10 is the one we've been waiting for! It's small, lightweight, and simple to use. It doesn't try to be a multi-sport watch or a smartwatch. It puts the focus squarely on golf. On the main screen, you will see distances to the front, middle, and back of the green, plus the hole number and par. The shape of the green is also right there on the same screen. Many golfers will never even need to touch the watch after starting a round. If you need hazard information, it's one screen away. You can also keep score on this watch and upload your scores to Garmin Express so your playing history is always available. Although this golf watch has all the features most golfers want, for those looking for stats or hole views, Garmin has other golf watches you will want to check out.

Rating: 4.56  
Weight: 1.2 oz.   Legal: Yes		Garmin Approach S10
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Garmin Approach G12 - Read Full Review

As expected, Garmin impressed us with this feature-pack golf GPS device. The most exciting thing about the Garmin G12 is the 30-hour battery life! That doubles the battery life of the Garmin G10 and it's 10 hours more than the Bushnell Phantom 2. At this price point, this will be the deciding factor for many golfers. Others will choose this model to use with the Garmin Approach CT10 Club Tracking System. The Garmin Approach G12 matches or exceeds the features of other golf GPS units in the same category. The price is a little bit higher, but if it's in your budget, the battery life, stat tracking, and analysis tools, make this worthy of your shortlist!

Rating: 4.48
Weight: .9 oz.   Legal: Yes
Garmin Approach S60 - Read Full Review

Garmin's newest golf watch looks to be a sophisticated golf watch, fitness watch, and smartwatch. It will be released in the summer of 2017 and we look forward to exploring all the features here very soon!

Rating: 3.86  
Weight: 1.8* oz.   Legal: Yes		Garmin Approach S60
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Garmin Approach G30 - Read Full Review

We are excited about the Garmin Approach G30, Garmin's newest handheld golf GPS! This full-featured unit provides full hole views, touch targeting to any point on a hole (including the pin position), a scorecard for up to four people, and stat tracking. You can also set it up to get notifications from your smartphone during your round. Using the Garmin Connect app, you can have detailed game analysis on your phone or your computer. This model is a little smaller than previous Garmin handhelds, making easy to carry in your pocket or clip to your belt or golf bag. It also has a 'Big Numbers' mode for distances to the front, middle, and back of the green.

Rating: 4.38  
Weight: 2.5 oz.   Legal: Yes		Garmin Approach G30
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