Garmin has launched the Approach S44 GPS golf smartwatch globally. It has a 1.2-inch color AMOLED display surrounded by a silver aluminum bezel. Customers can choose between Black or Twilight (blue/gray) silicone bands.
The Approach S44 has a wide range of golfing features and comes with preloaded maps for over 43,000 golf courses. You can use tools like hazard view and yardage to various points on the green to help you plan your shot. Plus, there are further features like CourseView maps and PlaysLike Distance available for Garmin Golf subscribers (from $99.99 a month). On top of this, you can track your score on the watch, uploading your results to the Garmin Golf app for further analysis.
The Approach S44 can connect to your smartphone via Bluetooth LE for smart notifications. Other features include a calendar, weather forecasts, music control, and a phone finder tool. You can also use the watch to track activities like running and cycling or to monitor your step count. According to Garmin, the smartwatch can run for up to 15 hours in GPS mode or 10 days in smartwatch mode.
You can now buy the Garmin Approach S44 for $299.99/£299.99/€349.99 at the Garmin online store. The smartwatch is also listed at Amazon, though it is marked as “Temporarily out of stock” here. The new model arrives alongside the Approach S50, which offers a wider range of features like heart rate monitoring and Morning Report.
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