Garmin Approach S3 Golf Watch
By S. Dee Davis
One of the added benefits to the S3 golf watch over the S1 is that this watch can give you yardages to doglegs and layups in addition to the front, middle, and back of green measurements. It’s also much better looking than the S1. Add international courses as well to the U.S. And Canada as far as available courses over 27,000 worldwide. The screen is also touchscreen operational for added ease of use. The shot distance measurement option is easier to use on the S3 as well.
Quick Specs
- $350
- Touchscreen
- Battery: Lithium Ion
- Life: 8 hours on GPS rechargeable
- 2.06 oz.
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Strengths
Comfortable, light Easy to use Not need for extra time to get rangefinder out of bag Quick reading of distances USGA legal Also functions as normal watch with alarm Can also create custom points on course High resolution easy to read display Weaknesses Only 8 hours of use in GPS mode before recharging No reading to danger areas like traps and water hazards Does not measure to the flag No slope measurement readings Touch screen not sensitive enough |
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As an avid golfer and tennis player for most of his life, he enjoys researching the latest in golf and tennis technology as well as analyzing his own game. He has been a writer and reviewer for a dozen years… See more about S. Dee Davis |
