Garmin Approach S42 Golf GPS Smartwatch

About This Item

FEATURES:

  • Simple, intuitive Golf GPS Watch designed to help golfers focus on the course
  • 42,000 preloaded CourseView maps
  • Pairs with Garmin Golf™ app for analysis, tournaments and insights
  • Pairs with optional Approach® CT10 club tracking sensors (sold separately)
  • Up to 15 hours of battery life in GPS mode and 10 days in smartwatch mode
  • Lightweight and stylish smartwatch with 1.2” easy-to-read color touchscreen display
  • AutoShot round analyzer measure and auto-records detected shot distances
  • Green View feature offers manual pin positioning
  • Pair with the Garmin Golf app2 for live scoring, automatic scorecard uploads and stats
  • Receive emails, texts and alerts when paired with compatible smartphone
  • Built-in sports apps and activity tracking features
  • Internal, rechargeable battery
  • Adjustable quick release bands (different bands sold separately)
  • Web ID: 21GMNUPPRCHS42BLCGPS
  • SKU: 22099079

REVIEWS

4.1
94%
Recommended

392 Reviews

Works Great

I know the yardages are not exact, but this gives a pretty good idea. I’ve had this S42 for a couple of years now with no issues.

Loving My Approach S42

I love it! I was a bit apprehensive when I was told the crystal on my approach s 40 couldn’t be repaired. So I ordered the s 42 and am loving the bigger print easier to read.

S42

Takes forever to upload the course. Sometimes I'm 3 holes in before the maps update. I've tried updating maps before I leave and still takes forever to update to the course I'm on.

They Don't Last Long

This is my 3rd S42. The 1st one died and l got a refurbished one free. That died and I got this one (refurbished) for a discounted price.

Great Features

this is my third, my last one wasn't holding a charge. love it for golfing and finding my phone,

Horrible!

Received as a gift this Christmas. It keeps freezing up while on my wrist and stops working. I have to continue to plug it into the charger to get it to unfeeze. I'm now in MX for a couple months and am unable to return it. Hoping they'll back me up when I return in March!

Watch Is Great, Battery Life For Golf Poor.

Love the watch and the different available faces. However, I bought it for golf and after 2 months, it would lose battery power after 11 to 13holes. I sent it back to the manufacture, they sent it back and it worked for 18 holes TWICE and then low battery BACK TO NORMAL. I am a single digit golfer and expected more. I'll be looking for something with a proven battery life for 18 holes. .

Complicated

I am eighty one years old. I find the . the watch does a great job counting the shot and recording. I get confused and end up hitting the wrong button almost every time. I may had changed setting upon first using the watch but the watch and I get into an argument when I just want to record the correct score. You tube goes to fast in showing you how to use the watch and I get confused. Would love a simple instruction sheet on how to record the score or change it if the watch is incorrect.

Another Great Garmin Product

This has been an invaluable tool to add to my golfing game. The ease of looking at the different distances on the course makes playing a hole much quicker than having to refer to cards or notes or pull up a range finder.

S42 -- Lots Of Headaches

I have had a S-42 for several months, buying it bec ause it could cover both my golf acti vities and track steps and such. However, getting this watch to sync with my phone has been one endless headache. I have reloaded the Garmin Connect app several times, to no avail. Only twice i nthis time have I succeeded in syncing -- and those successes seemed to be by accident. The steps provided in the direction have not worked. In addition, the watch will shift to golf mode without my efforts, and spend all day t rying to find a golf course -- thus running down the battery. I would not recommended buying this product.

Great Features

Second garmin golf watch for me and I love it. Use it each round.

Gps Is Sluggish

I am surprised at the time it takes for the sattlelite to find the course. I thought with this being a Garmin product it would be very efficient but I have free apps that connect to the course much faster. Any advice on this issue to improve the situation is appreciated.

Great When It Works

I love the watch when it works. Today I went to use it and it had no courses and would not sync to my phone. What I researched is I need to hook it up to a computer to update it, but I don’t have a computer.

Disappointing

I have had lots of trouble. It loses its connection to the Garmin ap frequently, even during a golf game. I called Garmin, and they were very helpful. Think I'll have to call again.

Great Features And Price!

This is my second Garmin golf watch and love it. First had S10 now S42

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