The Garmin Approach® S50 golf smartwatch features a vivid 1.2” AMOLED display and over 43,000 preloaded courses. It offers PlaysLike Distance, wrist-based heart rate, and full health tracking. Stay connected with Garmin Pay and music streaming, all from your wrist.

Product Specifications

• Display: 1.2" Color AMOLED
• Connectivity: Bluetooth, USB
• Battery Life: Up to 10 days (smartwatch mode), up to 15 hours (GPS mode)
• Compatibility: Garmin Golf App, Spotify, Amazon Music, Deezer
• Sensors: Wrist-based heart rate, stress tracking, sleep monitoring
• GPS Features: 43,000+ preloaded courses, PlaysLike Distance, PinPointer
• Mounting: Wrist Mount
• Map Type: North America

Key Features

Premium Course Mapping: Access over 43,000+ preloaded golf courses with high-resolution layouts that include greens, doglegs, bunkers, and hazards – all viewable in stunning detail.

True Distance with Elevation Adjustments: The PlaysLike Distance feature adjusts yardages for uphill or downhill shots, giving you a more accurate picture of how far you need to hit.

Health & Fitness Insights: Track heart rate, stress, energy levels, and sleep quality to understand your health better and improve performance both on and off the course.

All-Day Comfort Fit: Crafted with a lightweight nylon strap and slim profile, the S50 is comfortable enough for extended wear, whether you're playing or relaxing.

Seamless Smartwatch Integration: Make Garmin Pay contactless payments, sync with your favorite music apps, and receive notifications, calls, and more—without needing your phone.

How It Works

Once worn, the Garmin Approach® S50 uses built-in GPS to automatically detect your golf course from its database of over 43,000 worldwide layouts. The AMOLED display shows real-time distance to the front, middle, and back of the green, as well as hazards and doglegs. You can view PlaysLike adjusted yardage for better shot planning and even track performance using compatible club sensors. Off the course, its fitness and health tracking features monitor your heart rate, sleep, and stress levels, while the smartwatch functions keep you connected via Bluetooth to your smartphone for music, payments, and notifications.

FAQs

Does the Garmin S50 support music playback without a phone?

Yes, you can download playlists from Spotify, Amazon Music, or Deezer directly to the watch for offline listening.

Can I use the S50 for workouts other than golf?

Absolutely. It includes activity profiles for strength training, yoga, cardio, and more to support your off-course fitness goals.

Does it calculate handicap automatically?

Yes, when paired with the Garmin Golf app, the watch uploads your scores and helps calculate and track your handicap.

Is the Garmin Approach S50 waterproof?

Garmin states their golf watches are water-resistant, but specific water resistance ratings are not listed. It's suitable for sweat and rain but not for swimming.