Garmin
Garmin Approach S44 GPS Watch
Adult golf smartwatch with a 1.2in AMOLED touchscreen and 43,000+ preloaded courses. Battery is listed at up to 15 hours in GPS mode and up to 10 days in smartwatch mode. Not a junior device.
$467
Cons
- Shorter GPS battery life than the cheaper S12
Specifications
- Display
- 1.2in AMOLED touchscreen
- Preloaded courses
- 43,000+ worldwide
- Battery life
- Up to 15 hours GPS mode, up to 10 days smartwatch mode
- Wrist fit
- 125-202mm circumference
- Junior-specific
- No - this is an adult watch
Alternatives to consider
Best for Budget-conscious families wanting straightforward yardages without paying watch-level prices.Garmin
Garmin Approach G12
Not a watch, and not junior-specific, but a simple, affordable clip-on GPS that gives straightforward yardages without the cost of a dedicated junior device.
$169
Best for Junior golfers old enough to play full rounds independently and benefit from knowing accurate distances.Garmin
Garmin Approach J1
The first GPS golf watch built specifically for junior golfers, with a simplified interface and tee-off guidance rather than a shrunk adult watch.
$499
Best for A teenager playing regular competition who wants yardages without a phone.Garmin
Garmin Approach S12 GPS Watch
Adult entry-level golf GPS watch, not a junior device. Gives yardages to the front, middle and back of the green plus hazards and doglegs on 42,000+ preloaded courses, and keeps score on the watch. Battery is listed at up to 30 hours in GPS mode.
$249
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