Garmin Golf Watches

Which Garmin golf watch is right for you?

All Approach watches give you front, middle and back distances to the green and work with the Garmin Golf app. The differences come down to the screen, the extra tools and how much you want the watch to do off the course.

• Approach S12 - simple golf GPS. Button-operated, sunlight-readable screen and long battery life. Choose it if you only want distances and a scorecard.
• Approach S44 - the everyday all-rounder. A slim golf GPS smartwatch with a 1.2" AMOLED touchscreen, Green View, PinPointer for blind shots and smartphone notifications.
• Approach S50 - golf plus lifestyle. Adds PlaysLike Distance for uphill and downhill shots, plus health tracking, Garmin Pay and music for daily wear.
• Approach S70 - premium course strategy. A larger 1.4" AMOLED display with a ceramic bezel and Garmin's advanced golf tools for golfers who want more detail on every hole.
• Approach S72 - the flagship. The first Approach watch to measure your swing (hand speed, tempo, backswing length) and heart rate alongside yardages, in a titanium and sapphire case. Pick the 43 mm for slimmer wrists or the 47 mm for the biggest screen and longest battery.
• Approach J1 - built for junior golfers. A lightweight watch with a simplified interface, Personal Par and a pace-of-play timer to help kids learn the game.

Golf GPS watch vs. handheld vs. rangefinder

A GPS golf watch is the most convenient way to get distances because it's always on your wrist and also tracks your score and stats. If you prefer a bigger screen, a GPS handheld clips to your bag; if you want the exact distance to the flag, pair your watch with a laser rangefinder.

Connect your watch to the rest of your golf tech

Your watch is one part of a bigger picture. Pair a compatible Approach watch with Garmin CT1 club tracking tags to log every shot automatically, and pair your Garmin Golf app with a Garmin launch monitor to bring the same data into practice sessions. Browse all Garmin golf technology, compare portable launch monitors for range and backyard practice, or explore our full range of launch monitors for a home golf simulator.

Sizing and fit

If you have a smaller wrist or want a lighter watch for 18 holes, look at the S44, S50, J1 or the 43 mm S72. Golfers who want the largest display and maximum battery life should choose the S70 47 mm or S72 47 mm.