Garmin Approach S40
Price: $299.99
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A GPS-equipped golf watch should be both attractive and functional, and the Approach S40 gets a check in both categories. It’s a practical accessory for a golfer who likes to know her yardage but it’s a comfortable piece to wear off the course, too. In fact, in just a couple of clicks, a traditional watch face can replace course schematics, making the S40 an all-day watch.
The S40 comes preloaded with data from 41,000 golf courses worldwide. After selecting from the courses in your geographic area, each golf hole is easy to navigate with a responsive touch screen. The watch displays front, middle and back yardage as well as yardage to layups and doglegs. It’s perhaps a speedier option than a traditional distance device, considering that it requires just a quick glance at the wrist to see a yardage needed to select a club.
Stopwatch, timer, alarm clock and activity features are included and the S40 feels very user-friendly – it’s easy to navigate back and forth between functions without spending a day reading the manual.
Any outdoorswoman who has worn a similar GPS equipped watch to track mileage while running will appreciate the soft band and lightweight feel of the S40. It doesn’t overtake your whole wrist or weigh down your arm. The face is rimmed in an attractive light gold and offers a more petite look without sacrificing screen size, which is necessary to display all the relevant numbers.