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Approach S1 - Exact Yardage
Approach S1 is unlike any other golf GPS. Combining a high-sensitivity GPS receiver with a lightweight and full-featured flexible sport watch, S1 gives you distance information to the front, back and middle of the greens for almost 5,000 preloaded European golf courses. You can measure individual shot distances, track how far you walk on the course and then use the alarm to get you up in the morning ready for your tee time. Approach S1 is golf’s first full-featured sports watch and golf GPS in one.
Lock In Yardages And Measure Distances
With Approach S1, you'll know any course like your home track, with yardages to the front, back and middle of the green. The bright, sunlight-viewable screen features large numbering for at-a-glance visibility. S1 also measures precise distances for shots played from anywhere on the course. And for those who like to walk, there’s the S1 odometer to tell you how far you have travelled – on the course and off.
Approach S1 - Nearby Courses
High sensitivity, supreme accuracy
Approach S1 contains Garmin’s trademark high-sensitivity GPS receiver found in its range of flagship GPS sport and outdoor navigators. When you’re ready to play, press “start round” and the S1 locates satellites to determine your precise position, listing your nearest ten golf courses so you can select your destination. The watch swiftly locks onto a satellite signal and maintains hold even under heavy cover and near tall buildings, to accurately track your journey to the golf course and follow your position on every hole.
Approach S1 - On the Green
No Downloads, No Subscriptions
Unlike many golf GPS devices on the market, S1 comes preloaded with almost 5,000 European courses – and we’re adding more all the time. There’s no need for subscriptions, downloads or additional set up – S1 is ready to tee off out of the box with unlimited space to add new tracks for free, as and when they’re available. When you’re ready for your round, simply select the 'golf’ mode and you’re all set to tee off.
S1's cool look belies its tough, rugged, waterproof design. Fitted for course playability, weighing just 52 grams and with an ultra-thin backlit display, S1 also functions as a high-performance everyday watch. There's an alarm, it runs on a rechargeable lithium-ion battery (battery life 3 weeks in watch mode and 8 hours in GPS mode) and it sets the time and time zone automatically, so you're ready to go wherever you're teeing off across Europe.
Sleek Everyday Watch
S1’s cool look belies its tough, rugged, waterproof design. Fitted for course playability, weighing just 52 grams and with an ultra-thin backlit display, S1 also functions as a high-performance everyday watch. There’s an alarm, it runs on a rechargeable lithium-ion battery (battery life 3 weeks in watch mode and 8 hours in GPS mode) and it sets the time and time zone automatically, so you're ready to go wherever you're teeing off across Europe.
Your Perfect Round Accessory
Approach S1 has a range of compatible accessories including a replacement charging/data clip – ideal when travelling or for sharing the golf watch between users, and a handy in-car 12-volt power cable, for charging up the watch on your way to the course ready for your round.
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213 of 214 people found the following review helpful
Colour Name:Black
This Garmin could not be easier to use.
Switch it on when you arrive at the golf club (it takes less than a minute to find satellites),
it prompts you with the course name (your club may have multiple courses),
click select on the course,
walk onto the tee (front or back 9; doesn't matter; it figures it out),
off you go,
while standing at my ball, a quick glance at my wrist helps my shot/club selection (its as easy as checking the time)
Unlike my shotsaver, I can read it without glasses.
as you walk from a green to the next tee it switches automatically to the appropriate hole.
Unlike my shotsaver, I don't have to explicitly 'finish hole' and confirm the next hole.
I can forget about it for a few holes and not have get out my glasses and 'finish' multiple holes to get to where I am.
Its strictly 'distance to green (front, middle, back)'; nothing about bunkers and other hazards.
Very accurate, to the yard. I already trust it more than my course's 150yd and 100yd markers.
It measures around dog legs (not as the crow, and occasionally the ball, flies).
Oh, you do have to 'end round' as you finish your round, or the battery will discharge too quickly (I didn't try leaving it on).
'Measure shot' worked as expected. 'Odometer' worked fine too.
Highly recommended.
Switch it on when you arrive at the golf club (it takes less than a minute to find satellites),
it prompts you with the course name (your club may have multiple courses),
click select on the course,
walk onto the tee (front or back 9; doesn't matter; it figures it out),
off you go,
while standing at my ball, a quick glance at my wrist helps my shot/club selection (its as easy as checking the time)
Unlike my shotsaver, I can read it without glasses.
as you walk from a green to the next tee it switches automatically to the appropriate hole.
Unlike my shotsaver, I don't have to explicitly 'finish hole' and confirm the next hole.
I can forget about it for a few holes and not have get out my glasses and 'finish' multiple holes to get to where I am.
Its strictly 'distance to green (front, middle, back)'; nothing about bunkers and other hazards.
Very accurate, to the yard. I already trust it more than my course's 150yd and 100yd markers.
It measures around dog legs (not as the crow, and occasionally the ball, flies).
Oh, you do have to 'end round' as you finish your round, or the battery will discharge too quickly (I didn't try leaving it on).
'Measure shot' worked as expected. 'Odometer' worked fine too.
Highly recommended.
109 of 113 people found the following review helpful
By P. Harris
Colour Name:Black|Amazon Verified Purchase
Incredibly impressed with this device.
I have a golf gps on my phone which is very good, but this takes the idea to a new level.
The whole point is that the information is so close by, I look at it before every shot because it's so much easier than getting the phone out of my bag to check yardages, the simplicity of use means you actually use it.
What has surprised me is how much it has helped with the shorter approach shots, before I would rarely think about actual distance, now I check everything over 50 or so yards. This has saved me shots, as I find it much easier to judge the weight of shot when I know the precise distance. Before looking at the watch I will guess what I think it will say, and I am surprised how easy it is to be 10 or 20 yards out. I am find my guesses are getting closer each round, which suggests my judgement is improving as a result.
You do need to charge the watch after each round as the battery life with GPS running is 8 hours, but I don't find this a hardship. I have a USB adapter in the car, so if necessary I can just leave the watch on charge there. Otherwise it lives next to my PC connected via USB so it is always ready to go.
I haven't yet had a need to update the courses as the ones I play have all been there and accurately represented, including what has to be one of the more obscure 9 hole seaside courses in the country, and perhaps more surprisingly the 9 hole par 3 that's attached to my own club.
I would highly recommend this to anyone who is seriously looking to improve their golf.
I have a golf gps on my phone which is very good, but this takes the idea to a new level.
The whole point is that the information is so close by, I look at it before every shot because it's so much easier than getting the phone out of my bag to check yardages, the simplicity of use means you actually use it.
What has surprised me is how much it has helped with the shorter approach shots, before I would rarely think about actual distance, now I check everything over 50 or so yards. This has saved me shots, as I find it much easier to judge the weight of shot when I know the precise distance. Before looking at the watch I will guess what I think it will say, and I am surprised how easy it is to be 10 or 20 yards out. I am find my guesses are getting closer each round, which suggests my judgement is improving as a result.
You do need to charge the watch after each round as the battery life with GPS running is 8 hours, but I don't find this a hardship. I have a USB adapter in the car, so if necessary I can just leave the watch on charge there. Otherwise it lives next to my PC connected via USB so it is always ready to go.
I haven't yet had a need to update the courses as the ones I play have all been there and accurately represented, including what has to be one of the more obscure 9 hole seaside courses in the country, and perhaps more surprisingly the 9 hole par 3 that's attached to my own club.
I would highly recommend this to anyone who is seriously looking to improve their golf.
33 of 34 people found the following review helpful
By MiikeS
Colour Name:Black|Amazon Verified Purchase
Bought one of these recently and have used it a few times on my local course. The watch has a very clear display both in the timekeeping and golf modes. It was extremely easy to set up and is very easy to use. Instructions are clear any the selection buttons are very positive to use. In fact I first switched it on to check the odometer function at home and then tried the course selection mode and it very quickly offered me all of the courses that I know of within about a 20 mile radius! It would be a better product if the strap was not an integral part of the watch as it would be a pity if the strap broke so that the device could no longer be worn. Although it comes pre-loaded with around 5400 European courses it does not appear possible to add additional individual maps although it may be possible to change the loaded European maps to the US ones - however, I do not intent to try! Bottom line is if you want a good golf gps that supplies simple an clear information that is literally always to hand then get one of these! It is also a good functioning watch, alarm and odometer.
48 of 50 people found the following review helpful
Colour Name:White|Amazon Verified Purchase
I've been researching golf distance finders for months, lasers and sat navs and smart phone apps. Finally settled on this watch, and having used it just once I have to say it's brilliant. Just take it out of the box, charge it up, switch it on, wait 60 seconds, and away you go. No subscriptions, no down loads, no faffing. Check the garmin website for a massively comprehensive list of courses. All it shows is distance to front, middle and back of the green, alright it doesn't say how far it is to carry a fairway bunker, or a stream or pond, but, for handicap players, how often do we need to know that. I played with a guy yesterday who had a Skycaddie, and he barely looked at it, because, he said, he couldn't be bothered to keep getting it out of the bag, and putting it away again, all I did was glance at my wrist. EASY! Accuracy was within + or - 2 yards. Fantastic. Get one now, you won't regret it. Also only 150 quid on Amazon, with free delivery. Can't go wrong!!
72 of 76 people found the following review helpful
By donni
Colour Name:Black|Amazon Verified Purchase
If you are buying this product, either for yourself, or as a gift, you MUST make sure that the course you want to play is featured on Garmin's database, or you are going to be very disappointed.One 5 star reviewer has suggested that if your course is not available, all you have to do is tell Garmin and it will be downloaded. That may be true, but you may have to wait several months. Garmin will not tell you what courses will be in the next update. If you live in Scotland, you won't find Blairgowrie,Castle Stuart, Aboyne, Banchory,Boat of Garten,Luffness, Archerfield, Renaissance, for example on the current list. Garmin concede that this device is "still relatively new,and as such still being developed, along with the course list. Whilst we will aim to add as many courses as quickly as possible, it is not possible for every course to be added in one go, as there is a lot of work in creating the course information, taking the measurements and applying it to the device."Hmmm
I have found the charging clip-on connecter to be a bit fiddly too, and you must wait to see the battery symbol light up to ensure that it is charging.
Having said all the above, I still think it is a great gadget and would recommend it.
I have found the charging clip-on connecter to be a bit fiddly too, and you must wait to see the battery symbol light up to ensure that it is charging.
Having said all the above, I still think it is a great gadget and would recommend it.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent Product
Have recommended this to many friends who have all been very impressed. Personally I think the simple watch with just front middle and back of the green is perfect. Read more
Published 6 days ago by Mr. M. Heathfield
4.0 out of 5 stars
I like it
I can recommend it. The only problem is it will not always change over from one hole to the next automatically. Read more
Published 11 days ago by Maria W.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Birthday Gift
My husband golfs alot and had been looking to purchase one of these watches but didnt get round to it. He loves it.
Published 18 days ago by L. Sammels
4.0 out of 5 stars
Super invention.
Just a super invention. No more walking out yardage guesses from yardage markers. This watch has changed they way I operate round the golf course and it's a breeze to use even for... Read more
Published 19 days ago by Jack Ireland
5.0 out of 5 stars
A good buy
Finding it very useful for matches at courses I am not familiar with. Looks good too as long as I remember to charge it up !
Published 19 days ago by Mr. M. Franzkowiak
5.0 out of 5 stars
Brilliant golf sat nav.
I have now used the garmin approach seven or eight times since I purchased it three weeks ago, I think it is the ideal way for the handicap player to get the distance to the green... Read more
Published 22 days ago by Flash.
4.0 out of 5 stars
Useful accessory for golf but with a slight design flaw...
So first, the good:
Easy to use. Controls are pretty intuitive. Only a brief glance through the supplied instructions (which are provided in several languages) and I was... Read more
Easy to use. Controls are pretty intuitive. Only a brief glance through the supplied instructions (which are provided in several languages) and I was... Read more
Published 22 days ago by Rich
4.0 out of 5 stars
Love It
All you need for the casual golfer.
Played in UK Spain and Turkey and all courses were pre loaded.
Front, Back and Middle of green . . .
Played in UK Spain and Turkey and all courses were pre loaded.
Front, Back and Middle of green . . .
Published 25 days ago by Ray T
5.0 out of 5 stars
Perfect distance every time
I recommend this for any golfer so easy to use and update have used it in Spain and all over Scotland
Published 28 days ago by robinhood
4.0 out of 5 stars
An aid for my Golf
Once you get the hang of the controls it is a brilliant piece of kit. Arrived on time - shame about the weather, haven't
been able to use it yet!
been able to use it yet!
Published 1 month ago by Flashford
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