Garmin Approach S50 Golf GPS Watch - Black
Take your game to new heights with the Garmin Approach S50 Golf GPS Watch, a stylish and lightweight device designed to boost your performance on the golf course and seamlessly integrate into your daily activities. With its slim profile and ComfortFit nylon strap, this watch is as comfortable as it is functional. The bright 1.2" AMOLED display ensures that key golf course details -such as yardages to the green, hazards, and doglegs across 43,000+ preloaded courses - are always within reach.
Experience enhanced accuracy with the PlaysLike Distance feature, which adjusts for elevation changes, and PinPointer, which helps you find the green even when it's not in sight. In addition to golf, the Approach S50 supports your overall fitness with activity tracking for strength training, yoga, running, heart rate monitoring, and advanced sleep analysis (note that data is an estimate).
With a battery life that lasts up to 10 days in smartwatch mode and 15 hours in GPS mode, you can focus on your game and well-being without the constant need to recharge.
STUNNING AMOLED DISPLAY
The Garmin Approach S50 features a brilliant 1.2" AMOLED color display, providing vibrant, clear visuals that bring over 43,000 preloaded golf courses to life, ensuring you can easily access vital course information at a glance.
LIGHTWEIGHT DESIGN FOR ALL-DAY COMFORT
Built with a ComfortFit nylon strap, the Garmin S50 is designed for all-day wear, whether you're on the course, running errands, or exercising. Its sleek, slim profile ensures a comfortable fit no matter what you're doing.
EXTENDED BATTERY LIFE
Keep your focus on the game with up to 10 days of battery life in smartwatch mode and 15 hours in GPS mode, so you don't have to worry about recharging during your round or daily activities.
ACCURATE YARDAGE AND HAZARD INFORMATION
The Garmin Approach S50 delivers precise yardage readings to the front, middle, and back of greens, plus detailed hazard information. The hazard view helps you navigate bunkers, water hazards, and layups, empowering you to make more informed decisions on the course.
PLAYSLIKE DISTANCE FOR TRUE YARDAGE
With the innovative PlaysLike Distance feature, the watch adjusts yardage based on elevation changes, so you always know the true distance for every shot, whether uphill or downhill.
TRACK SHOTS WITH CLUB TRACKERS
Enhance your tracking capabilities by pairing the Garmin Approach S50 with the optional Approach CT1 or CT10 club trackers (sold separately). This allows you to track your shots, analyze your performance, and identify areas to improve over time.
SIMPLE SCOREKEEPING AND STAT TRACKING
Easily keep track of your score on the watch and upload it to the Garmin Golf app for advanced stat tracking, including handicap calculation. Monitor your progress with detailed insights into your game.
COMPLETE WELLNESS MONITORING
Boost your fitness with activity profiles for yoga, strength training, cardio, and more. The Garmin S50 also tracks heart rate, stress levels, Body Battery energy, and advanced sleep patterns, giving you a full overview of your health and wellness (data is an estimate).
GARMIN PAY AND MUSIC INTEGRATION
Make quick and secure payments using Garmin Pay, with support for contactless payment cards. You can also enjoy your favorite music by downloading songs and playlists from Spotify, Amazon Music, or Deezer (subscriptions may be required), adding entertainment while you work on your fitness and game.
ADVANCED COURSE FEATURES WITH GARMIN GOLF MEMBERSHIP
A Garmin Golf membership unlocks access to advanced course features like full-color CourseView maps, green contour data, and Touch Targeting, providing precise yardage measurements to any point on the course. This helps you plan your shots with greater accuracy and confidence.
Garmin S50 General Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|
| Strap Material |
ComfortFit nylon band |
| Lens Material |
CorningRegistered GorillaRegistered Glass 3 |
| Bezel Material |
Anodised aluminium |
| Quick Release Bands |
Yes (20 mm, Industry standard) |
| Physical Size |
43 x 43 x 11.4 mm (S/M version fits wrists with a circumference of 127-190 mm Ivory), (M/L version fits wrists with a circumference of 145-217 mm Black) |
| Weight |
29 g |
| Display Size |
1.2" (30.4 mm) diameter |
| Display Resolution |
390 x 390 pixels |
| Colour Display |
Yes |
| Large Font Option |
Yes |
| Battery Life |
Smartwatch mode: Up to 10 days, GPS Mode Up to 15 hours (using default display settings: gesture wake-up in Smartwatch mode and always-on while golfing) |
| Charging Method |
Garmin proprietary plug charger |
| Memory/History |
4 GB |
Garmin S50 Golfing Features
| Feature | Details |
|---|
| Preloaded with 43,000 courses worldwide |
✔ |
| Yardage to F/M/B (distance to front, middle and back of green) |
✔ |
| Yardage to layups/doglegs |
✔ |
| Measures shot distance (calculates exact yardage for shots from anywhere on course) |
✔ |
| Digital scorecard |
✔ |
| Custom targets |
✔ |
| Stat tracking (strokes, putts per round, greens and fairways hit) |
✔ |
| Garmin AutoShot? |
✔ |
| Auto CourseView updates |
✔ |
| Green view with manual pin position |
✔ |
| Hazards and course targets |
✔ |
| PinPointer |
✔ |
| PlaysLike distance |
✔ |
| Handicap scoring |
✔ |
| Swing tempo |
✔ |
| Round timer/odometer |
✔ |
| Automatic club tracking compatible (requires accessory) |
✔ |
| CT1 automatic club tracking compatible (requires accessory) |
✔ |
| Pairs with Garmin Golf app |
✔ |
| Tournament legal |
Yes (with Tournament Mode enabled) |
Garmin S50 Clock Features
| Feature | Available |
|---|
| Time/Date |
✔ |
| GPS Time Sync |
✔ |
| Automatic Daylight Saving Time |
✔ |
| Alarm Clock |
✔ |
| Timer |
✔ |
| Stopwatch |
✔ |
| Sunrise/Sunset Times |
✔ |
Garmin S50 Health and Wellness Monitoring
| Feature | Available |
|---|
| Wrist-Based Heart Rate (Constant, Every Second) |
✔ |
| Daily Resting Heart Rate |
✔ |
| Abnormal Heart Rate Alerts |
Yes (high and low) |
| Respiration Rate (24/7) |
✔ |
| Fitness Age |
✔ |
| Body Battery? Energy Monitor |
✔ |
| All-Day Stress |
✔ |
| Relaxation Reminders |
✔ |
| Relaxation Breathing Timer |
✔ |
| Meditation |
✔ |
| Breathwork |
✔ |
| Sleep |
Yes (Advanced) |
| Sleep Coach |
✔ |
| Nap Detection |
✔ |
| Hydration |
Yes (in Garmin Connect and optional Connect IQ widget) |
| Women's Health |
Yes (in Garmin Connect and optional Connect IQ widget) |
| Health Snapshot |
✔ |
Garmin S50 Sensor Features
| Sensor | Available |
|---|
| GPS |
✔ |
| Glonass |
✔ |
| Galileo |
✔ |
| Compass |
✔ |
| Gyroscope |
✔ |
| Accelerometer |
✔ |
| Ambient Light Sensor |
✔ |
Garmin S50 Daily Smart Features
| Feature | Available |
|---|
| Connectivity |
BLUETOOTH, ANT+, Wi-Fi |
| Connect IQ (Downloadable Watch Faces, Data Fields, Widgets And Apps) |
✔ |
| On-Device Connect IQ Store |
✔ |
| Smart Notifications |
✔ |
| Text Response/Reject Phone Call With Text (Android Only) |
✔ |
| View Images From Notifications On Watch (Android Only) |
✔ |
| Morning Report |
✔ |
| Calendar |
✔ |
| Weather Forecasts |
✔ |
| Realtime Settings Sync With Garmin Connect Mobile |
✔ |
| Controls Smartphone Music |
✔ |
| Plays And Controls Watch Music |
✔ |
| Find My Phone |
✔ |
| Find My Watch |
✔ |
| Compatible With Garmin Connect Mobile |
✔ |
| Smartphone Compatibility |
iPhone, Android |
Garmin S50 Activity Profiles
| Activity Profile | Activities |
|---|
| Gym |
Strength, HIIT, Cardio, Elliptical Training, Stair Stepping, Floor Climbing, Indoor rowing |
| Wellness |
Walking, Pilates, Yoga, Indoor Walking |
| Indoor Running |
Treadmill Running, Indoor Track Running |
| Outdoor Running |
Running, Outdoor Track Running, Trail Running |
| Outdoor Recreation |
Hiking, Indoor Climbing, Bouldering, Climbing, Golfing |
| Cycling |
Biking, Mountain Biking, Indoor Biking |
| Swim |
Pool Swimming |
| On The Water |
Stand Up Paddleboarding, Rowing, Kayaking |
| Racket Sports |
Tennis, Pickleball, Badminton, Squash, Table Tennis, Padel, Platform Tennis, Racquetball |
| Snow & Winter |
Skiing, Snowboarding, XC Classic Skiing, Snowshoeing |
| Sport Profiles |
Basketball, Volleyball, Field Hockey, Ice Hockey, Football, American Football, Lacrosse, Rugby, Ultimate Disc, Cricket, Softball, Baseball |
| In The Ring |
Boxing, Mixed Martial Arts |
Garmin Compatible Devices
| Device |
|---|
| Approach CT1 Golf Club Trackers |
|
| Approach CT10 Full Set |
| Approach CT10 Starter Pack |
| Approach Z30 |
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