Garmin Approach S50 GPS Golf Smartwatch

Garmin Approach S50: GPS Golf Smartwatch with PlaysLike Distance and Health Tracking

The Garmin Approach S50 gives you everything you need on the course and beyond. A bright 1.2-inch AMOLED touchscreen shows key yardages to the green, hazards, doglegs and PlaysLike Distance on 43,000+ preloaded courses. The slim, lightweight design (just 29 g) and soft ComfortFit nylon band make it easy to wear all day. Off the course, wrist-based heart rate, advanced sleep monitoring, Body Battery energy monitoring, music and Garmin Pay make it a full-featured smartwatch.

Key Features

• 1.2" AMOLED color touchscreen (390 x 390 pixels) with optional always-on mode
• PlaysLike Distance adjusts yardage for elevation changes, included without a membership
• 43,000+ preloaded courses with distances to the front, middle and back of the green, plus hazards and layups
• Green View, PinPointer, Garmin AutoShot, swing tempo and a digital scorecard
• Compatible with Approach CT10 and CT1 club tracking (sold separately)
• Enhanced CourseView maps, green contours and touch targeting with a Garmin Golf membership
• Wrist-based heart rate, Pulse Ox, advanced sleep, HRV status, stress and Body Battery
• Preloaded activity profiles for strength, yoga, cardio, running, swimming, pickleball and more
• Music storage, Garmin Pay contactless payments and smart notifications
• Up to 15 hours in GPS mode and up to 10 days in smartwatch mode
• Lightweight 29 g design with ComfortFit nylon band; 5 ATM water rating

On-Course Features

PlaysLike Distance

Know how far each shot is really playing, with yardage adjusted for elevation changes.

Colorful and Capable Display

The 1.2-inch AMOLED touchscreen makes it easy to see key yardages to the green, hazards and layups on 43,000+ courses.

Plan Your Shot

Get distance to the front, middle and back of the green, and navigate bunkers, water hazards and layups with hazard view.

Enhance Your Game with Garmin Golf

With a Garmin Golf membership, get enhanced CourseView maps of every hole, green contour data and touch targeting for the exact distance to any point on the hole.

Club Tracking Compatibility

Pair with optional Approach CT1 club tracking tags or Approach CT10 club tracking sensors (both sold separately) for shot tracking and a clearer picture of your game.

Keep Score

Track your score and stats on the watch, then upload rounds to the Garmin Golf app for advanced stats and handicap calculation.

Health and Wellness That Helps You Play Your Best

Wrist-Based Heart Rate and Pulse Ox

The Approach S50 samples your heart rate all day and night, and the Pulse Ox sensor tracks blood oxygen saturation while you are awake or asleep.

Sleep, HRV Status and Morning Report

Advanced sleep monitoring, sleep coach, nap detection and HRV status give you a fuller picture of recovery. A Morning Report shows sleep, training outlook, HRV status and weather when you wake up.

Body Battery and Stress Tracking

Body Battery energy monitoring and all-day stress tracking help you plan your day, with breathwork and meditation to help you reset.

Train for a Stronger Game

Preloaded activity profiles for strength, yoga, cardio, HIIT, Pilates and more help you build strength and mobility. Create workouts from more than 1,600 exercises in the Garmin Connect app and send them to your watch. Garmin Coach, VO2 max and fitness age round out the training tools.

Women's Health and Hydration

Track women's health and hydration in the Garmin Connect app, and log lifestyle habits like caffeine and alcohol to see how they affect your health.

Connected On and Off the Course

Receive emails, texts and alerts on your watch when paired with a compatible smartphone. Download songs and playlists from Spotify, Deezer, Amazon Music or YouTube Music for phone-free listening (subscription may be required), pay with Garmin Pay, and add watch faces, data fields and apps from the Connect IQ Store. Bluetooth, ANT+ and Wi-Fi connectivity keep everything in sync.

Approach S50 vs. Approach S44

Both watches share the same 1.2" AMOLED display, case size, golf maps and battery life. The S50 adds PlaysLike Distance without a membership, wrist heart rate, advanced health tracking, music storage and Garmin Pay.

Looking for the essentials at a lower price? Shop the Garmin Approach S44.

Colors

• Slate Aluminum Bezel with Black ComfortFit Nylon Band (Garmin part number 010-03010-00; M/L band fits wrists 145–217 mm)
• Cream Gold Aluminum Bezel with Ivory ComfortFit Nylon Band (Garmin part number 010-03010-01; S/M band fits wrists 127–190 mm)

Specifications

Complete Garmin Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the Approach S50 need a subscription?

No. Preloaded courses, yardages, PlaysLike Distance, scoring, and health and smart features work without one. Enhanced CourseView maps, green contours and touch targeting need a Garmin Golf membership.

What is the difference between the Approach S50 and S44?

They share the same display, case size and golf maps. The S50 adds PlaysLike Distance without a membership, wrist heart rate, Pulse Ox, sleep and stress tracking, music storage, Garmin Pay and Wi-Fi.

Which band size do I get?

The Slate/Black model has an M/L band that fits wrists 145–217 mm. The Cream Gold/Ivory model has an S/M band that fits wrists 127–190 mm.

Is the Approach S50 tournament legal?

Yes, with tournament mode enabled.

How long does the battery last?

Up to 15 hours in GPS mode and up to 10 days in smartwatch mode, using default display settings.

Enhanced CourseView, green contours and touch targeting require an active Garmin Golf membership. Music services may require a subscription. Health and wellness features are not medical devices and are not intended to diagnose or monitor any medical condition. Some smart features require a paired compatible smartphone.