Garmin, a renowned global leader in GPS technologies for aviation, automotive, navigation, and outdoor activities, has recently unveiled the Approach S70 series – the latest addition to their cutting-edge Garmin Golf Ecosystem. This innovative series is tailored for golfers of all ages and skill levels, providing a host of on-the-course tools and fitness features to enhance their overall golfing performance.
The Approach S70 smartwatches boast super-bright and easily readable AMOLED touchscreen displays, even under bright sunlight, ensuring a seamless experience while accessing over 43,000 preloaded golf courses from around the world.
From the driving range to the final putt, the Approach S70 series caters to golfers at every proficiency level. Among its standout features is the improved virtual caddie tool, which analyzes shot dispersion data and offers club suggestions based on various factors like historical swing data, elevation, wind speed, wind direction, and more1. Additionally, both watches are equipped with an enhanced PlaysLike Distance feature, incorporating a built-in barometer to provide more precise readings of each shot’s playing conditions.
Golfers can now enjoy extended battery life with the Approach S70 series, enabling them to play more rounds without the need for frequent charging. In smartwatch mode, the Approach S70 can last up to an impressive 16 days on a single charge, and up to 20 hours when utilizing GPS.
According to Mr. Scoppen Lin, Assistant General Manager, Garmin Asia, the Approach S70 series represents a game-changing advancement for golfers seeking comprehensive tools to elevate their performance on the course, while also embracing a well-rounded lifestyle. This series not only offers a wide range of health monitoring, activity tracking, and connected features but also provides golfers the flexibility to choose between two sizes, ensuring they find the perfect watch that suits their style and needs without compromising on functionality.
We’ve got your game
Whether a seasoned veteran of the links or new to the sport, golfers of all ages and skill levels will appreciate the on-course features of the Approach S70 series:
- Comprehensive CourseView maps: See every hole in elaborate detail on 43,000+ preloaded courses, with the ability to pan and zoom to know the lay of the land.
- Improved Virtual Caddie: View shot dispersion data and receive more accurate club suggestions based on a variety of factors, including historical swing data, elevation, wind and more.
- Enhanced PlayLike Distance: See an analytical estimate of how a shot will play based on an uphill or downhill lie, wind, temperature, and air pressure.
- Scorekeeper: Track round score hole-by-hole, and upload to the Garmin Golf app for stat tracking and handicap calculation.
Innovative features to improve performance
Equipped with the new Approach S70 on their wrists, golfers can now enhance their flexibility and overall fitness with ease, thanks to a wide range of preloaded activity profiles for strength, HIIT, yoga, running, and more. Garmin’s comprehensive suite of 24/7 health monitoring features empowers customers to gain deeper insights into their well-being, enabling them not only to potentially improve their golf performance but also to prevent injuries effectively.
The Approach S70 series offers valuable health monitoring tools, including wrist-based heart rate tracking, Heart Rate Variability status assessment, Body Battery™ energy monitoring, advanced sleep monitoring, and more2. By utilizing these features, golfers can optimize their physical condition both on and off the course, ensuring they perform at their best.
For those seeking structured training, the Approach S70 series provides customized training plans through Garmin Coach. Additionally, golfers have the freedom to create their own workout regimens using over 1,600 individual exercises accessible via the Garmin Connect™ app. Keeping track of their fitness age further enhances their understanding of how their body responds to workouts, indicating whether their physical condition is younger or older than their actual age. This valuable information helps golfers tailor their training routines for maximum effectiveness.
