BREAKING: Garmin Expands Approach Lineup with S42, S12, and G12

Technology is improving golf on every front: equipment is designed to help serve a wider range of players, apparel is more comfortable, durable, environmentally-friendly and can be worn in a variety of places, and technology is helping us play better. With respect to the latter, the question is really whether you want your golf technology to be passive or more involved.

Garmin, a leader in innovative GPS technology, is announcing 3 new additions to its popular Approach series of GPS golf products: the Approach S42 smartwatch, the Approach S12 watch, and the Approach G12 GPS rangefinder. Each of the new all with more than 42,000 preloaded courses so golfers can walk onto any tee box in the world with confidence.

Across the board, the new Approach lineup offers exemplary battery life and supports connectivity with Garmin’s very own club tracking sensor and the Garmin golf app which makes it easier than ever to upload scorecards, review performance stats and much more.

“Garmin brings technology to the forefront with the new Approach product line to help golfers play their best game while staying competitive and connected within the golfing community,” said Dan Bartel, Garmin vice president of global consumer sales. “From smartwatches to GPS rangefinders, our latest Approach devices will also equip novice and veteran golfers alike with precision, style and attention to detail on every swing.”

To start, all 3 of the new Approach devices share a host of features to help support golfers on and off the course:

• Garmin Golf — The new generation of Approach devices all pair with the Garmin Golf app to participate in weekly leaderboards, tournaments, review live scoring, strokes gained analysis, automatic scorecard uploads and much more.
• Shot Tracking — The Approach lineup can be paired with the optional Approach CT10 club sensors for automatic club tracking to see how far players hit each club, without any additional membership or annual fees.
• Pinpoint Distance — Gain precise yardages to the front, middle, and back of the green, hazards, doglegs, layups and more, thanks to a built-in high sensitivity GPS that zeroes in on a player’s location.
• Attack with Confidence — Garmin’s Green View feature allows golfers to see each green’s true shape and to move the pin for better yardage accuracy, regardless of where a golfer is on the course.

So now let’s dive into the differences between the new Approach devices.

The perfect blend between golf and lifestyle, the Approach S42 is focused around the easy-to-read 1.2-inch color touchscreen display with a sleek design that easily transitions from a daily timepiece to a comprehensive golf watch.

After arriving to the course, golfers can rely on a loaded feature set that includes the AutoShot round analyzer to track and auto-record shot distances. In addition to the value golf data metrics, the Approach S42 also allows users to peruse smart notifications and activity-tracking features that include steps, sleep, calories, vibration alerts, move bar and built-in sport profiles.

Additionally, the quick release bands allow users to mix-and-match with outfits and events. Finally, to ensure the Approach S42 functions on and off the course, Garmin equipped it with a battery that lasts up to 15 hours in GPS mode, and up to 10 days in smartwatch mode.

For golfers who like to have their distances immediately accessible, the Approach S12 introduces a unique round watch design with a 1.3-inch sunlight-readable high-resolution display. With the help of the new Big Numbers display mode, Approach S12 makes it easier than ever to read yardage numbers during play. When paired with the Garmin Golf app on a compatible smartphone, the Approach S12 wirelessly updates a player’s most frequently played golf courses for up-to-date course information.

And no matter if you’re playing 36 in a day or have a long weekend of golf planned, golfers can confidently play round after round thanks to the Approach S12’s internal, rechargeable battery that lasts up to 30 hours in GPS mode.

For the golfer who wants the benefits of technology with the freedom of playing with minimal interference, the Approach G12 GPS rangefinder features a thin, compact design with a 1.3-inch high-resolution sunlight readable display that lasts up to 30 hours on a single battery charge. Equipped with all the benefits included in the Approach S12, the versatile Approach G12 GPS rangefinder adds a built-in clip and a lanyard loop to securely attach the device to pockets or golf bags.

Approach S42 Smartwatch in Smartwatch Mode

The Approach S42 smartwatch ($300), the Approach S12 watch ($200), and the Approach G12 GPS rangefinder ($150) are all available right NOW, so make sure to grab your device of choice so you can start chasing your best scores right out the gate.

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