Wow. This is great. I had a point and shoot gizmo that I had to pull out of my bag for each use. Not a big deal, and I could shoot distances to the flag, or to a particular thing (wall of sand trap, out of bounds stake, whatever). But I decided to plunk down a few Ben Franklin's for this - just to see. WELL: it is all that! You do not get the same versitility. But it is so easy to use.
You charge it with a USB plug, into your computer or with an adapter, into the wall. It fits with a comfortable strap. I think the S1 and S3 were earlier models, made off the jogger watch platform. I was told this S2, the most recent of the bunch, was made off a whole new platform, just for golf.
It can be used as a timepiece so it you like to know the time while you play, this does serve dual purpose.
There is no downloading anything. It is ready to go right out of the box (after charging it, of course).
When you walk on the course, you start it up by holding down a button. It figures out where you are by satelite. Once it knows on what course you are standing, it gives you the distance on the hole you are on (if it gets confused easy to figure out buttons get you back to the hole you are playing) to the front, back and middle of the green. So as you walk down the fairway to the hole, the distances the watch displays change. They change with each step. So you can figure out how much of a monster you are if you wish to figure out the distance of your tee shot.
There is a way, I think, to keep score on it, but I have never used nor tried to use that function (if it is even available on this piece).
I considered other manufactured watch GPS units, but decided to go Garmin. And I did call customer service before getting it. It was easy to get someone on the phone, and that someone was very patient and helpful.
Get this unit. I think you will be pleased with your purchase!
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| Price | — | -25% $149.99 List: $199.99 | $179.00 | -29% $141.45 List: $199.99 | -19% $219.99 New Price: $269.95 | -10% $269.95 List: $299.99 |
| Delivery | — | Get it as soon as Saturday, May 11 | Get it May 7 - 9 | — | Get it as soon as Monday, May 13 | Get it as soon as Saturday, May 11 |
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| Sold By | — | Amazon.com | OE USA | Amazon.com | Tech-Boutique | Top Sports |
| control method | touch | application | application | application | — | touch |
| mounting type | Wrist Mount | Wrist Mount | Wrist Mount | Wrist Mount | Wrist Mount | Wrist Mount |
| batteries included | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ |
| battery average life | 8 hours | 30.0 hours, 15.0 hours | 30 hours | 30.0 hours, 15.0 hours | 15 hours | 240.0 hours, 15.0 hours |
From the manufacturer
Approach S2
Approach S2 is a stylish and comfortable GPS golf watch with a high-sensitivity GPS receiver giving precise yardage to the front, back and middle of greens. The S2 has the ability to measure shot distances and a course odometer.
Garmin Approach S2
Free Course Updates
Perfect Balance of Information and Simplicity.
- More than 40,000 golf courses around the world
- Yardage to the front, back and middle of green
- Layup and dogleg distances
- Digital scorecard
- Colorful watch and band options
Free Course Updates
Approach S2 is preloaded with more than 40,000 courses from around the world. Whether you’re on a course near home, a course at a holiday resort or the Old Course at St. Andrews, the S2 knows where you are and how far you have to go.
Every Approach S2 includes free lifetime course updates, without additional subscriptions. Updates are added up to 4 times a year and are available through CourseView Updater.
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Lock In and Measure YardagesThe high-sensitivity GPS receiver gives you yardage to the front, middle and back of the green, plus layup and dogleg distances to improve usability over the entire hole. It also measures precise yardages for shots played from anywhere on the course. And for those who like to walk, there’s an odometer to track how far you've gone. |
Digital ScorecardApproach S2 easily keeps track of your score throughout your round. When you’re done, use the included USB cable to connect S2 to your computer to download, store and print your scorecards. Then, chart your progress, or brag to your friends. |
Sleek DesignApproach S2 is flexible, lightweight and comfortable enough for everyday wear. It's rugged, durable and water resistant (to 10 meter). A variety of colorful bands are available to customize the look. With automatic time and date, an alarm and rechargeable lithium-ion battery, you’ll never miss a tee time. |
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| Preloaded Courses | Worldwide | Worldwide | Worldwide | Worldwide |
| Free Course Updates | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| High-resolution Display | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Sunlight-readable | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| AutoShot | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Activity Tracking | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Yardage to Green | Front/Middle/Back | Front/Middle/Back | Front/Middle/Back | Front/Middle/Back |
| Touch Targeting | ✓ | |||
| Battery Life | 8hrs(GPS)/3wks(watch) | 10hrs(GPS)/5 days(watch) | 15hrs(GPS)/8wks(watch) | 10hrs(GPS)/20wks(watch) |
Reviews with images
Just exactly what I wanted !!
Love this ! Just exactly what I was looking for. As for charging; no need to plug into a computer if you are already charging your phone (see photo). Also can be used to charge in the car w cellPhone charger as long as it has a place to plug in a USB. More than one way to skin a cat! Really happy 🏌😊
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