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Product guide

Garmin Approach S44 43mm GPS Golf Watch

The Garmin Approach S44 is a 43mm GPS golf watch with a 1.2-inch AMOLED display, built-in GPS and Bluetooth. It provides front, middle and back green distances, hazard guidance and scorekeeping, while detailed CourseView features require a Garmin Golf membership.

At a glance

Green distances cover the front, middle and back, with hazard and layup guidance.
Claims 43,000+ preloaded courses and scorekeeping that can upload to the Garmin Golf app for advanced stats and handicap calculation.
Bluetooth smartphone pairing supports notifications on compatible iPhone and Android devices.
Optional CT1 or CT10 club trackers enable automatic shot data. They are sold separately.
Full-colour CourseView, green contours, PlaysLike Distance and Touch Targeting require a Garmin Golf membership.

Price

£217.56Save 16%

Reference price: ~~£259.99~~

Price checked: 14 Nov 2026

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Pros and cons

Pros

Built-in GPS and golf-specific green and hazard distances give on-course guidance without relying only on a phone.
AMOLED display and physical buttons plus touchscreen offer two ways to interact.
Scorekeeping and app-based advanced stat tracking support reviewing rounds.

Cons

Automatic shot data requires separately sold Approach CT1 or CT10 trackers.
The listing limits several enhanced course-map features to Garmin Golf membership.

Technical specifications

32 specifications

Identity
Brand	Garmin
Model	Approach S44

Display
Screen size	1.2 Inches
Screen technology listed	AMOLED

Golf features and use
Golf distances	Distance to the front, middle and back of the green
Hazard guidance	Navigate bunkers, water hazards and layups with hazard view
Preloaded courses	43,000+
Scorekeeping	Smart scorekeeping
Course map features	With a Garmin Golf membership, unlock full‑colour CourseView, green contours, PlaysLike Distance and Touch Targeting

Connectivity and controls
Wireless connection listed	Bluetooth
Controls	Buttons, Touchscreen
Smartphone notifications	Smart Notifications
Compatible phone systems	Android Devices, iOS Devices

Power and battery
Battery life listed	15 Hours
Battery life by mode	up to 10 days in smartwatch mode (up to 15 hours in GPS mode)
Battery type	Lithium Polymer
Battery capacity	350 Milliamp Hours

Navigation and software
GPS	Built-in GPS
Satellite systems	GLONASS, GPS, Galileo
Operating system	GarminOS
Storage listed	4 GB

Dimensions and construction
Form factor	Round
Dimensions listed	43 x 11 x 43 millimetres
Weight listed	1.5 Ounces
Band material	Silicone
Case material	Anodised Aluminum
Band width	20 Millimetres
Colour	Black
Clasp	Tang Buckle

Protection
Water resistance listed	Water Resistant
Water resistance depth	50 Metres

Shot tracking
Compatible club trackers	Approach CT1 or CT10 club trackers (sold separately)

What to know before buying

Listing details to confirm

Battery claims are mode-specific: up to 10 days in smartwatch mode and up to 15 hours in GPS mode. The standalone battery-life detail lists 15 Hours, so do not treat that as the smartwatch-mode duration. The listing also gives both 43,000+ preloaded courses and a customer summary mentioning 44,000 built-in courses, so the course count is inconsistent.

What’s in the box

Included

Approach S44 GPS golf watch
Charging/Data cable
Documentation

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Golfers wanting GPS green distances, hazard guidance and on-watch scorekeeping.
Players who want smartphone notifications and can use a compatible Android or iOS phone.
Golfers willing to add compatible club trackers for automatic shot data or a Garmin Golf membership for enhanced map features.

Less suited to

Buyers who need automatic shot tracking without separately purchased club trackers.
Buyers who want the enhanced CourseView and green-contour features without a Garmin Golf membership.

Garmin Approach S44 43mm GPS Golf Watch · photo 2 — Additional product photo 2

Customer reviews on Amazon

4.5 / 5 · 589 ratings

5 stars75%75%
4 stars13%13%
3 stars5%5%
2 stars2%2%
1 star5%5%

Customer feedback highlights perceived accuracy for green and hazard distances, ease of use, light weight, battery life and performance tracking. These impressions align with the watch's listed GPS golf guidance and scorekeeping, but do not verify measured accuracy or battery performance. A five-star majority sits alongside lower ratings, so experiences are not uniform.

Positive themes

Customers praise yardage guidance, ease of use, lightweight design and battery life.
Customers also mention performance tracking, course selection and value positively.

Frequently asked questions

What golf distances does the Approach S44 provide?

The listing specifies distances to the front, middle and back of the green, plus hazard guidance for bunkers, water hazards and layups.

Does it track shots automatically?

Automatic shot data is available when paired with Approach CT1 or CT10 club trackers, which are sold separately.

Which features require a Garmin Golf membership?

The listing says full-colour CourseView, green contours, PlaysLike Distance and Touch Targeting require a Garmin Golf membership.

How long does the battery last?

The stated claims are up to 10 days in smartwatch mode and up to 15 hours in GPS mode. The separate battery-life detail lists 15 Hours, so the modes should not be conflated.