The Approach S72 from Garmin

Garmin’s new golf smartwatch features many useful features for on the course and it is also practical for everyday wear. Two sizes, 43mm or 47 mm, both have AMOLED displays. FAST FACTS Garmin Approach S72 Smartwatch Front, middle, back green yardage Green contour data select courses Aerial course images More than 43.000 preloaded courses Swing & putting metrics Wind speed & direction Slope measurement Virtual caddie club recommendation Score card Hazard carry distance Driving range mode Next hole navigation Phone link speaker & microphone Biometric data Water resistant Titanium bezel, sapphire lens 20 hours on course battery life $799.99 WYNTK Some say technology is overwhelming our game, but when it is useful tech, it can be both fun and beneficial. The Garmin approach S72 Smartwatch certainly falls in that category. It is designed for on and off the course wear and has such diverse features as a built-in flashlight and biometric measurements (sleep, heart rate, stress) plus when mated with a cell phone handles your calls not to mention green slope graphics. There are both analysis of your putting and full swing metrics which combined with measurement of wind and slope allow the resident virtual caddy to make club recommendations. All the wearer has to do is the difficult part, hit the shot. Susan Lyman, Garmin Vice President of Consumer Sales and Marketing said in the press announcement, “We’re excited to introduce the next generation of golf technology with Approach S72 and help golfers better understand their whole game. From biometric data and swing metrics to advanced golf features and everyday smartwatch tools, Approach S72 gives avid golfers the insights they need to take their game to the next level. It’s everything players would want in a golf watch and an everyday smartwatch.”