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Garmin Approach S42, GPS Golf Smartwatch, Lightweight with 1.2" Touchscreen, 42k+ Preloaded Courses, Silver Ceramic Bezel and White Silicone Band, 010-02572-11

Garmin Approach S42, GPS Golf Smartwatch, Lightweight with 1.2 Garmin Approach S42, GPS Golf Smartwatch, Lightweight with 1.2 Garmin Approach S42, GPS Golf Smartwatch, Lightweight with 1.2 Garmin Approach S42, GPS Golf Smartwatch, Lightweight with 1.2 Garmin Approach S42, GPS Golf Smartwatch, Lightweight with 1.2 Garmin Approach S42, GPS Golf Smartwatch, Lightweight with 1.2
$ 299.99

Score By Feature

Based on 159 ratings
Battery life
9.10
Easy to use
8.38
Accuracy
8.72
Mobile App
8.50

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How Our Score Is Calculated

Product Description

With an easy-to-read color touchscreen display and interchangeable bands, this device features a 2" display
CourseView maps from around the world have been preloaded with more than 42,000 options
A feature known as Green View allows manual positioning of pins, quick access to distances to hazards and doglegs as well as distances to the front, middle, and back of the green.
It tracks detected shot distances as well as lie and ball contact (shot tracking may be impacted by lie and ball contact) and can be paired with optional Approach CT10 club tracking sensors (sold separately) to produce a more automatic game tracking function.
It provides smart notifications (when paired with a compatible smartphone) and tracker features, like steps, sleep, and sports profiles, that enable users to follow their fitness progress
For the best live scoring, automatic scorecard uploads, and to review all of your stats from one place (when downloaded on a compatible smartphone), pair the Garmin Golf app with your smartphone.
With GPS mode, the watch has a battery life of up to 15 hours with smartwatch mode, the battery life is up to 10 days.

Questions & Answers

Can you tell me where I can ?

you're referring to the charging cord and pin insert that you get with the watch. If you lose the charging cord, I guess you'll need to contact Garmen directly.

What is the display like? Does it always light up or do you need to move or touch it to make it work? I appreciate it. ?

Unlike most watches, the Approach S42 has an always-on watch face. This device has a backlight that allows you to customize the amount of time it stays lit. We can be contacted at [email protected] if you need further information. To access our Support Center, please visit our website at You can contact Garmin support at https//support.garmin.com/. Please visit com/en/ The United States. Jenny, thanks for your kind words

Selected User Reviews For Garmin Approach S42, GPS Golf Smartwatch, Lightweight with 1.2" Touchscreen, 42k+ Preloaded Courses, Silver Ceramic Bezel and White Silicone Band, 010-02572-11

The image started straight but faded into the water hazard
3/5

It worked great for about a week before it kept disconnecting and getting lost in the water hazard. Reconnecting with the phone I had paired it No notifications were received & no notifications were sent Resetting the phone did not allow the watch to pair with Garmin Apps, which it had previously been able to do. A return and a new start Rejecting the current model and selecting a new one. A plus is that the golfing portion seemed accurate and comprehensive It was easy to use and worked well. When you can't talk without your phone, there is no reason for the watch to allow you to answer the call. It is a kind of.

Sage Hall
Sage Hall
| Jul 27, 2021
You can drive there from here
5/5

The golf distance watch I own is my first. The first thing is that these over square watches are very stylish. The G42 is a good choice for me. The feature that shows the distance of your drive (top number on picture) is really helpful I know how far I can drive the ball now. It has been very useful for my golf game to have readings for the front middle and back green distances. When I look at the distance to the front of the green, I decide what kind of approach shot to take. If the ball is below the hole rather than crossing the green, I would rather leave it there. Before you start your round, make sure the watch is connected to the satellites. So far I haven't tried any of the utility features, such as step counter and syncing with iPhone. I had a great return on my.

Rogelio Hubbard
Rogelio Hubbard
| Apr 09, 2021
This lightweight and functional bag fits well in your bag
5/5

Unlike many other watches, this one works well when worn on the lead wrist. Right handed, it is worn on the left wrist. This allows it to detect impact of shots being fired and automate the distance tracking By the time your next shot is taken away, dangers are put into order. The directions are quite easy to read, but it takes a few minutes to get the hang of it. It is easy to scroll and to see the distances to enter hazards and the distances to clear them. It can be a bit finicky at times when using the touch screen. I like that you can move the flag stick around on the green view, but it is a watch face after all. As a result, I got some crazy distances a few times because I had lost the flag stick completely from the green view and had moved it over two holes away. It took me a couple of instances to realize what was going on. As far as I'm concerned, it's going well. The six rounds I played were without incident.

Palmer Hunter
Palmer Hunter
| Dec 11, 2020
How much will it cost for this trouble? The item I'm trying to use is giving me a terrible time
3/5

The ball does transfer to the next hole, but it does not auto transfer. As I look down on 100, what do I see? I pin and see 209, then I have to adjust hole and it's tech over golf and I'm angry. I purchased it for something else and I'm not angry about that. the watch to be able to glance at it easily and to know which side is front and which side is As I play with the buttons, I've become frustrated. A terrible situation. You can plug in your Garmin and start playing. I would appreciate it if you would plug and play.

Kelvin Webster
Kelvin Webster
| Apr 21, 2021
I am very happy with this product
5/5

You will find everything you are looking for in a golf watch. It would have been great if I had pulled the trigger on one all those years ago, I wish I had kept the range finder.

Eduardo DOBSON
Eduardo DOBSON
| Apr 18, 2021
There must be a flaw in my purchase
3/5

Like in the photos, the screen is really dim, making it hard for people to see it indoors or outdoors. There is a freeze on the weather screen and the phone will not respond to swiping or pressing. It is necessary to hold the reset button down until it asks for the password, then it goes through the reset process. I struggled to charge the iPad successfully after plugging it in over night, and even after leaving it plugged in, it would not take I hate it. With almost $300 on the line, I really wanted this thing to deliver what it is supposed to. It is being returned to me. I am saddened.

Callen Donnelly
Callen Donnelly
| Jul 05, 2021
Despite its small size, the strap is a bit tight
4/5

There is a strap sized for adults or children.

Sariyah Leach
Sariyah Leach
| Jul 04, 2021
- You have a great site This is a tool for teaching courses
5/5

Now, this is something I use on a regular basis as well as in several rounds. smart watch functionality makes the watch very convenient to wear. It feels very well made and is extremely comfortable to wear. This smartwatch isn't going to blow you away with features that other smart watches have, but I don't mind at all. In terms of accuracy, the GPS onboard The course is dialed, and it is easy to retrieve your results and track your progress. In terms of the smartphone app, it's far and away my favorite feature. It will analyze your game and tell you what you do well, what you should work on, and rank you against others with a similar We highly recommend the Golf Watch to any golfer who wants just a little more from their watch. This is a great product!.

Wade Flowers
Wade Flowers
| Jul 14, 2021

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