Garmin Approach Watch Preloaded Courses
I have a golf GPS that requires me to download the course information before I can play for the first time. That process isn't simple or without problems. This Garmin S1 is the easiest thing to use. You turn it on, tell it you want to play a round of golf (since it comes up in watch mode) and it displays a list of the courses nearby. So if you are at a golf course when you tell it you want to play, you don't have to go searching for the course you want to play, it is already on the top of the list you select from. If there is more than one course nearby, as there is at my golf club, the different courses will be listed for you to choose from with the closest first.
Using the S1 during play couldn't be easier either. You don't have to change holes manually, it knows where you are and therefore what hole you are on. You can change the holes manually, but it isn't necessary under most circumstances.
I'm used to wearing a watch during play, so I didn't have much to get used to in that regard. If you don't normally wear a watch , this may be a problem. The watch and band are one solid piece of plastic. I guess that's good for the integrity of the device but don't think you will change bands to a slip-on-type to avoid having to mess with this strappy-type.
The device acquires the satellites quickly, adjusts to movement quickly and seems to be quite accurate. Certainly accurate enough for my play.
The difficulties others have mentioned about attaching the clip-on charging device are real. You've got to mess with it a little to get a good connection. The directions tell you what the screen should look like if you get a good connection, so it's isn't that big of a problem if you know what you are doing. It's an issue, but not enough of a problem to take away a star.
I know this S1 GPS doesn't have all of the features of Garmin's S3 version or other GPSs on the market, but I don't need them. My other GPS has those features and they just aren't that useful or in some cases, that easy to use. In fact, the simplicity of just getting the distance to the green is a real advantage to me. And for the price difference between the S1 and the S3, I don't think you can do better than this device.
For the simplicity, ease-of-use during play, low price and fast, accurate readings, I highly recommend the Garmin Approach S1 Golf GPS.
This is great no yearly fee and easy to keep up with since your wearing it, unlike a sky caddie.
ReplyDeleteI wrestled for quite a while on whether to get a handheld GPS or the watch. I have a friend that has used both and said "trust me go with the watch, the convenience far out weighs the extra functions you get with the handheld". I'm glad I took his advice. Just glancing at your wrist to get distance is priceless. No lugging anything around in your pocket or on your waist or accidentally leaving it in the cart or wherever. It's always right there on your wrist AND its watch. The S1 is pure greatness, highly recommended.
ReplyDeleteI bought this for my husband. We live on a golf course so this was perfect for him. Now all his friends want one!!!!!!! He just LOVES it!!
ReplyDeleteI have a golf GPS that requires me to download the course information before I can play for the first time. That process isn't simple or without problems. This Garmin S1 is the easiest thing to use. You turn it on, tell it you want to play a round of golf (since it comes up in watch mode) and it displays a list of the courses nearby. So if you are at a golf course when you tell it you want to play, you don't have to go searching for the course you want to play, it is already on the top of the list you select from. If there is more than one course nearby, as there is at my golf club, the different courses will be listed for you to choose from with the closest first.
ReplyDeleteUsing the S1 during play couldn't be easier either. You don't have to change holes manually, it knows where you are and therefore what hole you are on. You can change the holes manually, but it isn't necessary under most circumstances.
I'm used to wearing a watch during play, so I didn't have much to get used to in that regard. If you don't normally wear a watch, this may be a problem. The watch and band are one solid piece of plastic. I guess that's good for the integrity of the device but don't think you will change bands to a slip-on-type to avoid having to mess with this strappy-type.
The device acquires the satellites quickly, adjusts to movement quickly and seems to be quite accurate. Certainly accurate enough for my play.
The difficulties others have mentioned about attaching the clip-on charging device are real. You've got to mess with it a little to get a good connection. The directions tell you what the screen should look like if you get a good connection, so it's isn't that big of a problem if you know what you are doing. It's an issue, but not enough of a problem to take away a star.
I know this S1 GPS doesn't have all of the features of Garmin's S3 version or other GPSs on the market, but I don't need them. My other GPS has those features and they just aren't that useful or in some cases, that easy to use. In fact, the simplicity of just getting the distance to the green is a real advantage to me. And for the price difference between the S1 and the S3, I don't think you can do better than this device.
For the simplicity, ease-of-use during play, low price and fast, accurate readings, I highly recommend the Garmin Approach S1 Golf GPS.
this little watch gps is the best. just stand next to your golf ball and you know the yardage. couldn't be any easier. so simple but so accurate. shipping was very quick and well packaged. will use them again. thanks
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ReplyDeleteExcellent, gives you yardage to the front, middle and back of green. Very accuracy as I have used it with excellent caddies and they were amazed. Only down side is it loses power quick, but not before 18.....just have another watch after....
ReplyDeleteI first saw one of these watches in action when I was in Florida earlier this year on a golf course. The owner was able to determine exact yardages to the green simply by looking at his wrist. Having previously owned a hand held device, I noted the ease at which he operated.........I have now played six rounds with my own, and I couldn't be happier with the ease of use and convenience. This product is a real winner.
ReplyDeleteThis watch is a lot of fun and works great, I have stood on the yardage marker and it is always correct. It has every course I have ever played even the little ones in the middle of no where. no matter where on the course you have the tool you need to make a shot. love it.
ReplyDeleteThis 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.
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