Garmin Unveils the Approach S50 smartwatch, CT1 tracking tags, and G20 Solar GPS golf handheld
Garmin is leveling up your golf game with new additions to its popular Approach lineup. The latest devices in the Approach range include the Approach S50 smartwatch, Approach CT1 tracking tags, and the Approach G20 Solar, the first solar-powered GPS golf handheld. Designed to improve performance on the golf course, these state-of-the-art devices offer golfers real-time insights, seamless tracking and longer battery life.
“We’re thrilled to expand our golf lineup with the launch of the new Approach S50 smartwatch, an exceptional smartwatch designed for golfers who want invaluable information to help improve their game and with it the Approach CT1 club tracking tags, made to provide seamless shot data. We’re also excited to unveil the 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.” – Dan Bartel, Garmin Vice President of Global Consumer Sales
Approach S50
The Approach S50 smartwatch is a new GPS golf smartwatch designed to help players refine their game with advanced tracking and heart rate sensor which offers a full suite of health, wellness, and fitness features to help golfers improve on and off the course. Its other features include:
- 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 farther and prevent injuries.
- Morning Report: Start the day off right with a customizable 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.
Enhanced game tracking
For those looking to refine their game, the all-new ApproachCT1 tracking tags provide seamless shot data when paired with the Approach S50 smartwatch. 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.
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.
The Approach S50 can seamlessly connect to other devices in the Garmin golf lineup to enhance play on the course, such as the Approach Z30 laser range finder to activate the Range relay feature, and analytics on the Garmin Golf™ smartphone app.
Boundless battery life with the Approach G20 Solar
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 suboptimal conditions, players can expect to use it for up to 36 rounds without solar charging.
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.
- 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 accidentally 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.
The Approach S50 smartwatch (P25,990), G20 Solar (19,490), and Approach CT1 tracking tags (P6,490) will be available from March 20, 2025 via the official Garmin PH website or through Kinetic, Lazada, or Shopee.
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