Garmin Approach G20 Solar is the first-of-its-kind GPS golf handheld which offers distances to the green on a high-contrast screen and a solar-powered battery, allowing you to play round after round without charging
Garmin have launched the Approach® G20 Solar, the first solar-powered GPS golf handheld that provides unlimited battery life when used in sunny conditions1. While on the course, golfers can see yardage to the front, middle and back of the green and plan their approach using the 2.2-inch high-contrast screen. And thanks to the big, easy-to-read numbers, players of all ages can read distances during play – even on bright, sunny days.
“We’re excited to introduce the Garmin Approach G20 Solar, our first GPS golf handheld with an innovative solar-powered display that gives golfers the ability to play longer than ever before. Packed with popular on-course features to help guide your approach and an easy-to-read screen, it’s the perfect companion for golfers of all skill levels.” Dan Bartel, Garmin Vice President of Global Consumer Sales
Boundless battery life
Play day after day, round after round without needing to recharge the Approach G20 Solar. The solar-powered display makes it easy to stay on the course for an extra 18 holes or even stash it in a golf bag after the round without worrying about recharging before the next tee time. Even when playing in sub-optimal conditions, players can expect to use it for up to 36 holes without solar charging.
Par for the course
The Approach G20 Solar gives golfers plenty of on-course features to help elevate their game.
- Sunlight-readable display: View yardage to the front, middle and back of the green as well as hazards and doglegs on the bright, sunlight-readable 2.2-inch display.
- Larger text: Enhance the size of the measurements on the screen to read distances even more easily.
- Preloaded courses: Choose from more than 43,000 preloaded courses worldwide and receive course updates wirelessly when paired with a compatible smartphone.
- Green view: See the shape of the green with manual pin placements.
- Automatic shot tracking: Pair with Approach CT10 club tracking tags2 for shot-tracking and a clearer picture of the current round.
- Live benefits: Sync with the Garmin Golf™ smartphone app to see wind speed and direction and keep score on the device.
Compact and convenient to carry, the Approach G20 Solar can be mounted on a golf cart with the built-in magnet or to a belt with the included clip. If it’s accidently left behind, golfers can use the Find My Garmin option to see the last known location of the device through the Garmin Golf app. And with an IPX7 water rating, it’s designed with all types of golf weather in mind, from light to steady rain, to wind and sunlight.
Available now, the Approach G20 Solar GPS handheld has a suggested retail price of £299.99. To learn more, visit garmin.com/golf.
1Assumes continuous 75,000 lux conditions.
2Sold separately.
Level up your golf game with vibrant new Garmin Approach S44 and S50 smartwatches
Garmin have also announced two new additions to its popular golf smartwatch lineup – Approach S44 and Approach S50 – both feature a slim, lightweight build and essential tools for golfers looking to improve their game. Equipped with crisp, 1.2-inch colour AMOLED displays, the new smartwatches include preloaded maps of more than 43,000 golf courses and key golf features like hazard view and distance to the front, middle and back of the green to help players lower their score. Both smartwatches deliver up to 15 hours of battery life in GPS mode – so players can stay on the course longer.
Garmin Approach S44
Designed for golfers who want the essential information from the tee box to the green, the Approach S44 can help plan their next shot. Players can understand how to navigate bunkers, water hazards and layups with hazard view and receive help deciding which club to use with distance readings to the front, middle and back of the green. Plus, users can leave their phone in the cart and receive smart notifications on their wrist, including emails, texts and alerts when paired to an Apple® or an Android™ smartphone.
Garmin Approach S50
Building upon the Approach S44, the Approach S50 provides essential golf features while also adding PlaysLike distance. It also includes a heart rate sensor which offers a full suite of health, wellness and fitness features to help golfers improve on and off the course.
- Wrist-based heart rate: Keep track of heart rate right from the wrist, plus sleep, stress tracking and more1.
- Preloaded activities: Work on strength and mobility with preloaded activity profiles for strength training, yoga, cardio and more, which may help players to hit the ball further and prevent injuries.
- Morning Report: Start the day off right with a customisable report that provides an overview of last night’s sleep2 and the day’s training outlook, alongside HRV (heart rate variability) status and weather.
- Body Battery™ energy monitoring: Track energy levels throughout the day to find optimal times for activity and rest.
- Fitness age: Receive an estimated age based on levels of fitness compared to actual age as feedback on how your body is reacting with changes to a more active lifestyle.
- Women’s health tracking: Track a menstrual cycle or pregnancy while also getting exercise and nutrition education.
In addition to the extensive health and wellness features, the Approach S50 includes a ComfortFit Nylon strap, allowing golfers to wear their watch comfortably all day long. Users can also receive smart notifications, breeze through checkout lines with Garmin Pay and listen to music or podcasts on the go with Spotify, Amazon Music or Deezer3 – all from their wrist.
Enhanced game tracking
Record every stroke on the Approach S44 and S50 smartwatches with the all-new ApproachCT1 tracking tags4. Lightweight and secure, the tags attach to the club’s grip and collect data from each club in the bag – from driver to putter – recording shot locations, distances and club type. Before each shot, players just tap the tag to their watch to record stats on their wrist.
While on the course, golfers can use the Approach CT1 tags to see how far they typically hit each club and view stats for accuracy to the fairway or green. After a round, players can use the Garmin Golf app to see strokes gained analysis for each part of their game and follow trends to know where improvement is needed.
Come together
Both new golf smartwatches can seamlessly connect to other devices in the Garmin golf lineup to enhance play on the course.
- Automatic club tracking: For those that prefer automatic shot tracking capabilities, pair with Approach CT10 club tracking tags4.
- Range finder: Sync with the Approach Z30 laser range finder to activate the Range Relay feature and receive more accurate distances on the smartwatch.
- Improved analytics: Easily keep score and upload to the Garmin Golf™ smartphone app for enhanced stat tracking and handicap calculation.
- Membership features: Gain premium golf features on both watches with a Garmin Golf Membership (£8.99/month; £89.99/year), including Enhanced CourseView Maps, Green Contours and Touch Targeting. Members can also add PlaysLike Distance to their Approach S44 smartwatch.
Available now, the Approach S44 smartwatch has a suggested retail price of £299.99, while the Approach S50 has a suggested retail price of £379.99. The Approach CT1 has a suggested retail price of £89.99 for a set of 16 sensors.
1Data presented is intended to be a close estimation of metrics tracked.
2Activity tracking accuracy
3May require a subscription.
4Sold separately
To learn more, visit garmin.com/golf.