Garmin Approach S1

171 reviews

Jun, 2013

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 171 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviewers are impressed by the design and value for money. The performance and usability also get good feedback.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other GPS the Garmin Approach S1 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 88/100 = Very good quality.

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Expert review by: Rich Owings (gpstracklog.com)

Garmin Approach S1

The Garmin Approach S1 is a golfer's sports watch, giving you basic stats such as precise yardages to the front, back and middle of greens. It comes with over 15,000 preloaded courses for the US and Canada.

Mar, 2011

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Consumer review by: N/A (newegg.com)

GARMIN Approach S1

I gave this watch to my husband for his birthday and he just loves it

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Jun, 2012

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Consumer review by: Matayman (newegg.com)

Golfers Need All The Help They Can Get!

Handy reference for choosing club for next shot to the green

Oddball charging system - instead of a plug, it's a clamp. After one or two uses, you get the idea. Distances are only to the published 'center' of the greens - you still have to estimate how far the cup is from the center. Will not give distances...

Sep, 2011

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Consumer review by: (costco.com)

Garmin Approach S1 Golf GPS Watch with Case

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Expert review by: Pam Carroll (cnet.com.au)

Garmin Approach S1

It won't make the shot for you, but this accurate and simple to use GPS golf watch will give you more confidence that you're making the correct club selection.

Easy to use ; Lightweight

Slightly awkward to recharge

It won't replace using the physical markers found on the courses themselves, but it certainly is a very accurate way to help club and recreational golfers judge distances more accurately. By confirming where you are in relation to the flag, it's a real...

Apr, 2011

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Expert review by: Denis Gallagher (choice.com.au)

Garmin Approach S1 GPS Golf watch

A waterproof watch that can tell you how far to the green.

Jun, 2011

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Expert review by: (fwd.five.tv)

Garmin Approach S1

For those in need of navigational help on the golfing green, the Garmin Approach S1 is a GPS wristwatch especially designed for golfers. It comes pre-loaded with information on over 14,000 U.S and Canadian and 5,000 European courses.

Dec, 2010

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Consumer review by: (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon review summary for the Garmin Approach S1

alaTest has collected and analysed 78 user reviews of the Garmin Approach S1 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other GPS on Amazon.co.uk.

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78% of reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Jun, 2013