Garmin - Approach S12 GPS Smartwatch 33mm Fiber-Reinforced Polymer - Black - (2021)
Customers are saying
Customers commend the product's overall performance, noting that it has worked great every time and is easy to use, doing everything they need. They also appreciate its excellent battery life, which is everything one needs in a golf watch, and its accuracy, often being within +/-2 yards compared to other devices.
Compatibility
Compatible with iPhone and Android devices
Sunlight Readable
The new round watch design offers a high-resolution screen that’s easily readable on even the sunniest days.
Keep Score
*Your watch keeps score so you can always know where you stand. Upload directly to the Garmin Golf app to participate in weekly leaderboards.
42,000+ Preloaded Courses
Your watch comes preloaded with more than 42,000 CourseView maps of golf courses around the world. Wirelessly download updates for the course you play most often.
Take A Swing
Pair with full set of Approach CT10 club tracking sensors for more tracking capabilities (sold separately).
Go Green
Quickly reference the front, middle and back of the green so you have all the data you need for the perfect shot.
Know What to Avoid
The course maps give distances to hazards and doglegs so you know exactly where they’re hiding no matter where you stand on the course.
Battery Life
Internal, rechargeable battery provides up to 30 hours in GPS mode.
Disclaimer
*Requires app on your compatible smartphone paired to the Approach S12
- Screen Size1.3 millimetersTouch ScreenNoOperating System CompatibilityAndroid, Apple iOSOperating SystemGarminApp CompatibleYesBuilt-in Storage1 gigabytes
Reviews
Rating 4.9 out of 5 stars with 24 reviews
- Overall Performance (10)
- Ease of use (8)
- Battery Life (7)
- Accuracy (4)
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| Pros for Garmin - Approach S12 GPS Smartwatch 33mm Fiber-Reinforced Polymer - Black - (2021) | |||
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| Overall Performance, Battery Life, Accuracy, Ease of use | Overall Performance | Overall Performance, Battery Life, Accuracy, Ease of Use, Features | There were no pros for this product— |
| Cons for Garmin - Approach S12 GPS Smartwatch 33mm Fiber-Reinforced Polymer - Black - (2021) | |||
| There were no cons for this product— | There were no cons for this product— | Size, User Interface | There were no cons for this product— |
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