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product_id: 1281151
title: "Garmin Approach S1 GPS Golf Watch (Preloaded with US Courses) (Discontinued by Manufacturer)"
brand: "visit the garmin store"
price: "R9085"
currency: ZAR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 9
url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/1281151-garmin-approach-s1-gps-golf-watch-preloaded-with-us-courses
store_origin: ZA
region: South Africa
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# Garmin Approach S1 GPS Golf Watch (Preloaded with US Courses) (Discontinued by Manufacturer)

**Brand:** visit the garmin store
**Price:** R9085
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Garmin Approach S1 GPS Golf Watch (Preloaded with US Courses) (Discontinued by Manufacturer) by visit the garmin store
- **How much does it cost?** R9085 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Why This Product

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## Description

Style:Black, US Courses





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Approach S1 combines a high-sensitivity GPS receiver with a lightweight, flexible sport watch. It is ready to go right out of the box with thousands of preloaded courses covering the U.S. You can measure individual shot distances and track how far you walk on the course. Approach S1 is golf’s first full-featured sports watch and golf GPS in one. Lock In Yardages & 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 who like to walk, there’s the S1 odometer to tell you how far you traveled — on the course or off. No Subscriptions Needed Approach S1 is ready to go right out of the box with thousands of preloaded courses for the U.S. and Puerto Rico. Best of all - there is no need for subscriptions or additional setup — S1 is ready to tee off right out of the box. Have the Canada version and need to travel to the U.S.? No problem, you can load U.S. courses for free online. Same thing with the U.S. version - you can switch to Canadian maps for free. Sleek Everyday Watch Fitted for course playability, S1 also functions as an everyday watch. There’s an alarm and 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 Manual

## Features

- About this item
- Lock in yardages: S1 provides precise yardage to the front, back and middle of the green with one quick glance
- Measures shot distance: Calculates precise yardage for shots played from anywhere on the course
- No downloads, no subscriptions: S1 is packed with thousands of courses and is ready to use out of the box
- Rugged waterproof design: Slim and lightweight, S1 is designed to take the rigors of the course
- Rechargeable lithium-ion battery - up to 3 weeks in watch mode, up to 8 hours in GPS mode

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 







  
  
    All I expected
  

*by M***H on Reviewed in the United States on October 7, 2012*

This golf watch is very easy to use.  I have used it on several other courses in other states since I got it in September and the satellite link was always successful.  I have also used it to measure distances walked and this function is useful for determining how much exercise you get in walking.  (miles) When finished using the satellite, it reverts to a timepiece which is very convenient.  I would recommend this for those who only want to know front, middle or back distances to green and who don't mind wearing a watch while playing golf.  I had not been in the habit of wearing one, but this is very light and doesn't interfere with my game. I like not having to grab for a distance measuring device, pick it up and put it down before swinging the club.  This is easier.

### ⭐⭐ 







  
  
    Very basic functions, discontinued model
  

*by R***A on Reviewed in the United States on December 29, 2013*

This is a review of the Garmin S1 GPS Golf Watch but for comparison purposes I will also describe how the S1 stacks up against the Bushnell Neo X gps watch. Both of these units have similar prices and time-telling functions, so I will focus my comments mainly on the golf functions.Size:  A major appeal of the S1 is that in pictures it appears to be smaller and more streamlined than the Neo X, which is rather boxy. In hand, because of its round shape the S1 continues to look more streamlined, but it is actually heavier and thicker than the Neo X, which also has a narrower band than the S1. Winner:  Neo X. (BTW, neither watch was heavy or bulky enough to interfere with my golf swing; after a couple of rounds I really didn’t notice either watch.)Legibility:  Both the S1 and the Neo X display hole number and distance to front, middle and back of green. However, the main figure of distance to center of green is larger on the Neo X. I am farsighted and play golf without glasses; I can clearly read the center distance on the Neo X but not on the S1. I believe this is due to the fact that the display area of the Neo X is larger than that of the S1, so the Neo X can show larger-size figures. Even with glasses on I found the Neo X’s display of course names easier to read than the S1’s. Winner:  Neo X.Special features:  Both the S1 and the Neo X can measure shot distances and have an odometer function. However, the S1 lacks the ability to show distances to hazards, which the Neo X does; and the Neo X also has a timer you can set to turn your unit on a few minutes before your tee time. Winner:  Neo X.Cost:  The S1 and Neo X cost about the same.  Winner:  tie.Battery time:  The Neo X battery lasts at least twice as long, 2-3 rounds vs 1 round for the S1. (The Neo X actually claims to have enough battery life to play 3 rounds, but so far I have only played 2 without recharging; after 2 rounds the remaining battery life as per the battery charge icon seems to show enough for a third round.) Winner:  Neo X.Satellite acquisition time:  On more than one occasion the S1 has taken 20-30 seconds longer than the Neo X to acquire a satellite lock-in.  Winner:  Neo X.Strap width:  The S1 strap is wider than that of Neo X.  Winner:  Probably a tie for men, ladies may prefer the narrower strap of the Neo X.  Winner:  depends on personal preference.Color:  Both the S1 and Neo X are available in black and white. I prefer black because it doesn’t show dirt and dings as much as white does. Winner:  tie.Charging mechanism:  Both the S1 and the Neo X charging mechanisms are poorly designed and awkward; a clip with tiny metal prongs must be carefully aligned with tiny holes on the back of the watch in order for charging to take place. Both watches get a grade of “D” on this criterion, but I find the Neo X mechanism to be easier to insert and less likely to pull loose while charging. Winner:  Neo X. (Note to Bushnell and Garmin:  Hire away an engineer and a designer from Apple to solve this vexing problem.)Issues:  I have had no problems with the Neo X, but have to return the Garmin S1 because of occasional lapses in displaying the distances to the pin and other readings. I believe this is a quality control issue rather than a design flaw, so if you buy an S1 make sure you can easily return or replace it if it malfunctions (this is one main reason I shop with Amazon whenever possible).Overall:  The S1 is an initial model no longer manufactured by Garmin so it has only very basic functions. Garmin’s later models (S2, S3, S4) have more bells and whistles but cost 2 or 3 times as much as the S1. The Bushnell Neo X costs about the same as the S1 but shows the distance to hazards, has a more legible distance-to-center figure, and has much longer battery life, so the Neo X is the better choice.Disclosure:  I have no personal or business relationships with Garmin or Bushnell.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 







  
  
    The distances with a few extras
  

*by P***S on Reviewed in the United States on November 29, 2013*

I just want to know the distance to the front, middle, and back of the greens. I glance at my wrist and know the distance to the green. This watch does the job well. It is actually a watch also & one can easily switch from the time to the distances. It charges quickly after a round. It also has an alarm, which I have found helpful at times.  It can serve as an odometer. I recently used it to figure out how far I walked during a round, which was 6 miles. It can also be used to measure a shot. When you look for the distance to the green, it gives you the distance as the crow flies not along the middle of the fairway. So for holes with doglegs it will not give you the distance shown on the scorecard when you stand on the tee. It has a backlight. I am retired now, but when I used to play after work, it could be pretty dark on the last couple of holes.  So the backlight would be useful under those conditions. Once at Pinehurst, NC it lost track of where it was & couldn't locate any courses. I couldn't make it go through process to locate a satellite again. After several holes, it did go through the locate process again & all was well for the rest of the round. When I got home I looked up how to reset it  Hold the power button in to power it down.  Then power it back up.

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*Last updated: 2026-03-02*