Approach® S12
Approach® S12
Overview
DESIGNED TO TURN ON WHEN YOU TEE OFF.
We've got your game with Approach S12, a GPS golf watch that lets you keep it simple on the course.
Sun on your screen? Not a problem, thanks to this watch's sunlight-readable display.
Play from sunup to sundown with a battery life that lasts up to 30 hours.
You might never play 43,000 courses, but this watch has them preloaded just in case.
Club with confidence when you know the distance to the front, middle and back of the green.
Forget the scorecard. Keep track on your watch and upload to the Garmin Golf™ app.
Get back to basics on the course.
BATTERY LIFE
Internal, rechargeable battery provides up to 30 hours in GPS mode.
SUNLIGHT READABLE
The new round watch design offers a high-resolution screen that's easily readable on even the sunniest days.
43,000+ PRELOADED COURSES
Your watch comes preloaded with more than 43,000 CourseView maps of golf courses around the world. Wirelessly download updates for the course you play most often.
TAKE A SWING
Pair with full set of Approach® CT10 club tracking sensors for more tracking capabilities (sold separately).
GO GREEN
Quickly reference the front, middle and back of the green so you have all the data you need for the perfect shot.
KNOW WHAT TO AVOID
The course maps give distances to hazards and doglegs so you know exactly where they're hiding no matter where you stand on the course.
KEEP SCORE
Your watch keeps score so you can always know where you stand. Upload directly to the Garmin Golf app1 to participate in weekly leaderboards.
GREEN CONTOUR DATA
Plan your best approach shot, and sink your putt with Green Contour Data. With your active Garmin Golf™ app membership, you can see the slope direction of the green on select courses.
- Requires app on your compatible smartphone paired to the Approach S12
In the Box
- Approach S12 golf watch
- Charging/data cable
- Documentation
Specs
What You'll Love | |
| Display type | Sunlight-visible, transflective memory-in-pixel (MIP) |
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| Water rating | 5 ATM |
General | |
| Strap material | silicone |
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| Quick Release bands | yes |
| Physical size |
43.7 x 43.7 x 11.5 mm Fits wrists with a circumference of 125-202 mm |
| Weight | 1.20 oz (34.1 g) |
| Display Size | 0.9” x 0.9” (23 x 23 mm) |
| Display resolution | 176 x 176 pixels |
| Battery life | Watch mode: Up to 10 weeks |
| Charging method | Garmin proprietary plug charger |
| Memory/History | 125 MB |
Clock Features | |
| Time/date | yes |
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| GPS Time Sync | yes |
| Automatic daylight saving time | yes |
| Sunrise/sunset times | yes |
Sensors | |
| GPS | yes |
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Daily Smart Features | |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth® Smart |
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| Smartphone compatibility | iPhone, Android |
Activity Profiles | |
| Outdoor recreation | Golfing |
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Golfing Features | |
| Preloaded with 43,000 courses worldwide | yes |
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| Yardage to F/M/B (distance to front, middle and back of green) | yes |
| Yardage to layups/doglegs | yes |
| Measures shot distance (calculates exact yardage for shots from anywhere on course) | manual |
| Digital scorecard | yes |
| Stat tracking (strokes, putts per round, greens and fairways hit) | yes |
| Auto CourseView updates | yes |
| Green View with manual pin position | yes |
| Hazards and course targets | yes |
| Round timer/odometer | yes |
| CT10 Automatic club tracking compatible (requires accessory) | yes |
| Pairs with Garmin Golf app | yes |
| Tournament legal | yes |