Garmin Approach S1 Waterproof Golf GPS Watch

Garmin Approach S1 Waterproof Golf GPS Watch Review

Garmin Approach S1 Waterproof Golf GPS Watch Feature

• Combines a high-sensitivity GPS receiver with a lightweight, flexible sport watch
• Sunlight viewable screen features large numbering for at-a-glance visibility
• Provides yardages to the front, back and middle of the green
• Measures precise yardages for shots played from anywhere on the course
• Rugged, waterproof device also functions as everyday watch with time/alarm

Approach S1 is unlike any other golf GPS. Combining a high-sensitivity GPS receiver with a lightweight, flexible sport watch, S1 gives you distance information to the front, back and middle of greens. 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. Approach S1 is golf's first full-featured sports watch and golf GPS in one.

Approach S1 combines a high-sensitivity GPS receiver with a lightweight, flexible sport watch. Click to enlarge.

Lock In Yardages and Measure Distances

Approach S1 will have you dialed in like a pro by providing yardages to the front, back and middle of the green. The sunlight viewable screen features large numbering for at-a-glance visibility.

S1 also measures precise yardages for shots played from anywhere on the course. And for those that like to walk, there's the S1 odometer to tell you how far you traveled--on the course, or off.

No Downloads, No Subscriptions

Unlike many golf GPS devices on the market, S1 comes preloaded with more than 14,000 U.S. and Canadian courses--and Garmin's 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. Instantly ain access to thousands of new and updated golf course maps.

Sleek Everyday Watch

S1's cool look belies the tough, rugged, waterproof design. Fitted for course playability, S1 also functions as an every day watch. There's an alarm, rechargeable lithium ion battery and S1 sets its time and time zone automatically.

What's in the Box

Approach S1, Charging/Data Clip, AC Charging Adapter, Owner's Manual

Provides yardages to the front, back and middle of the green.

Precise yardages for shots played from anywhere on the course.

Wear the Garmin Approach S1, the first GPS wristwatch designed specifically for golf. At a glance, Approach S1 displays precise yardages to the front, back and middle of greens and comes preloaded with 14,000-plus courses.

Approach S1 is unlike any other golf GPS. Combining a high-sensitivity GPS receiver with a lightweight, flexible sport watch, S1 gives you distance information to the front, back and middle of greens for more than 14,000 preloaded U.S. and Canadian 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. Approach S1 is golf's first full-featured sports watch and golf GPS in one.

Constantly updating based on a golfer's actual real-time location, Approach S1 can also measure individual shot distances - all while functioning as a high-quality, everyday watch. Approach S1 comes preloaded with 14,000-plus U.S. and Canadian courses so there's no need for subscriptions or downloads - simply select Start Round," choose your course and you're ready to tee off. Rugged and waterproof, Approach S1 weighs only 1.8 ounces, has an ultra-thin backlit display, and a rechargeable lithium-ion battery that lasts up to eight hours in GPS mode and up to three weeks in watch mode - making it perfect for the boardroom, the bunkers and all points in between. In addition to the wide range of preloaded courses, Approach S1 features an easy-to-set alarm and automatic time and time zone detection, making it the perfect companion for travelers.

Once in golf mode, Approach S1 quickly acquires satellites and displays a list of nearby courses. Once a course is selected, three distances to each hole will always be provided - front, middle and back of the green - with those details being updated automatically and adjusted depending on the angle of approach. During the course of play, Approach S1 displays the hole