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Garmin Approach S44 Essential GPS Golf Smartwatch

Garmin Approach S44 Essential GPS Golf Smartwatch

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Our take on the Garmin Approach S44 Essential GPS Golf Smartwatch

The Approach S44 is Garmin's slim, lightweight golf watch built around a bright 1.2-inch AMOLED screen. It preloads more than 43,000 courses and shows front, middle and back yardages plus hazard views, with on-watch scoring that syncs to the Garmin Golf app for stats and handicap. It suits golfers who want clear yardages and scorekeeping without paying for the fancier Approach S50 or S70, which add maps and more training features. Battery life runs up to 15 hours in GPS mode, enough for a round with charge to spare.

Best forGolfers who want simple, readable yardagesPlayers who keep score and track statsAnyone wanting a slim everyday watch that plays golf
Pros
  • Bright 1.2-inch AMOLED display is easy to read in sunlight
  • 43,000+ preloaded courses worldwide, no downloads needed
  • Front, middle and back green distances plus hazard view
  • On-watch scoring syncs to the Garmin Golf app for stats and handicap
  • Up to 15 hours of battery in GPS mode
  • Slim, lightweight build comfortable for daily wear
Cons
  • No full-color course maps like the Approach S50 and S70
  • Club tracking needs optional CT1 or CT10 sensors sold separately
  • Fewer training and swing metrics than Garmin's premium golf watches
  • Smart notifications require a paired phone nearby

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What reviewers say

Owners of the Approach S4x line praise the bright screen and quick, accurate yardages, and find the scoring and app sync simple to use. The main complaints are the lack of hole maps and the extra cost of club sensors for shot tracking.

What people mention
  • DisplayPraisedOwners say the AMOLED screen is bright and easy to read in sunlight.
  • AccuracyPraisedReviewers report yardages to the green and hazards are quick and reliable.
  • BatteryPraisedUsers say a full round fits comfortably within the GPS battery life.
  • Course mapsCriticisedSome wish it had full hole maps like Garmin's higher-tier golf watches.
  • Club trackingMixedShot tracking works but needs optional CT1 or CT10 sensors bought separately.
  • ComfortPraisedThe slim, light case is comfortable for everyday wear, owners say.

About the Garmin Approach S44 Essential GPS Golf Smartwatch

The Garmin Approach S44 Essential is a slim, lightweight GPS golf watch. Its 1.2-inch color AMOLED display shows yardages to the front, middle and back of the green. Hazard view helps with bunkers, water hazards and layups. It comes with more than 43,000 preloaded courses worldwide.

You can keep score on the watch and upload it to the Garmin Golf smartphone app for advanced stat tracking and handicap calculation. Optional Approach CT1 or CT10 club trackers, sold separately, pair with the watch for shot tracking. When paired with an iPhone or Android smartphone, the watch shows notifications such as emails, texts and alerts.

A Garmin Golf membership adds full-color CourseView maps, green contour data, PlaysLike Distance and Touch Targeting for exact distance to any point.

Display
1.2" color AMOLED
Courses
43,000+ preloaded worldwide
Battery life
Up to 15 hours in GPS mode; up to 10 days in smartwatch mode
Battery type
Rechargeable internal lithium-ion
Memory
4 GB
Dimensions
1.7" W x 1.7" H x 0.43" D
Weight
1.5 oz (42 g)
Compatibility
iPhone and Android smartphones; Garmin Golf app
Optional accessories
Approach CT1 or CT10 club trackers (sold separately)
Membership features
With Garmin Golf membership: CourseView maps, green contour data, PlaysLike Distance, Touch Targeting
In the box
Approach S44 GPS golf watch, charging/data cable, product manual and documentation

Questions and answers

Does the Approach S44 show full course maps?
No. It gives front, middle and back yardages plus hazard views, but not full-color hole maps. Those come on the Approach S50 and S70.
Do I need club sensors for shot tracking?
Yes. Shot tracking requires optional Approach CT1 or CT10 club trackers, sold separately. Without them the watch still handles yardages and scoring.
How long does the battery last in GPS mode?
Up to 15 hours in GPS mode, enough for a round with charge left over. Everyday smartwatch use lasts longer.
Can I keep score on the watch?
Yes. You enter scores on the watch and upload them to the Garmin Golf app for stat tracking and handicap calculation.
Does it work with the Garmin Golf app?
Yes. Scores and stats sync to the Garmin Golf smartphone app, which handles advanced stat tracking and handicap.
How does it compare with the Approach S50?
The S44 is slimmer and simpler, with yardages, hazards and scoring. The S50 adds full-color course maps and more features at a higher tier.
Where is the Garmin Approach S44 Essential GPS Golf Smartwatch cheapest?
At ReadyGOLF LLC, for $299.99, as of our latest check.

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