No featured offers available Learn more

No featured offers available

We feature offers with an Add to Cart button when an offer meets our high standards for:

  • Quality Price,
  • Reliable delivery option, and
  • Seller who offers good customer service
“No featured offers available” means no offers currently meet all of these expectations. Select See All Buying Options to shop available offers.

Select delivery location
Added to

Sorry, there was a problem.

There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. Please try again.

Sorry, there was a problem.

List unavailable.

Garmin Approach S40, Stylish GPS Golf Smartwatch, Lightweight With Touchscreen Display, Gray/Stainless Steel

4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 1,279 ratings

To see product details, add this item to your cart. You can always remove it later.

About this item

  • Stylish, lightweight GPS golf watch with a sunlight-readable 1. 2" color touchscreen display with metal bezel and quick release bands for easy change of style or color
  • Preloaded with more than 41, 000 courses from around the world
  • Measures and auto-records detected shot distances; putts are not tracked, and some other shots, such as chips around the green, may not be tracked; pair with optional Approach CT10
  • Green View feature allows manual pin positioning; quickly reference distances to the front, middle and back of the green as well as hazards and doglegs
  • Tracks everyday activities such as steps, sleep and includes built-in multisport profiles.Battery life: up to 15 hours in GPS mode; up to 10 days in smartwatch mode
$4.99/lb O'Donnell's Corned Beef
Get ready for St Patrick's Day Find a Fresh store

Product guides and documents

Compare with similar items

This Item
Garmin Approach S40, Stylish GPS Golf Smartwatch, Lightweight With Touchscreen Display, Gray/Stainless Steel
Garmin Approach S40, Stylish GPS Golf Smartwatch, Lightweight With Touchscreen Display, Gray/Stainless Steel
Recommendations
Garmin Approach S42, GPS Golf Smartwatch, Lightweight with 1.2" Touchscreen, 42k+ Preloaded Courses, Gunmetal Ceramic Bezel and Black Silicone Band, 010-02572-10
dummy
Garmin Approach S42, GPS Golf Smartwatch, Lightweight with 1.2" Touchscreen, 42k+ Preloaded Courses, Silver Ceramic Bezel and White Silicone Band, 010-02572-11
dummy
Bushnell iON Elite (Black) Golf GPS Watch - Color Touchscreen Smartwatch with 12+ Hours Battery Life, 38K Courses & Slope Distances - Bundle with iON Elite Screen Protectors & Charger
dummy
Garmin Approach S12, Easy-to-Use GPS Golf Watch, 42k+ Preloaded Courses, Granite Blue, 010-02472-01
dummy
Garmin Approach S12, Easy-to-Use GPS Golf Watch, 42k+ Preloaded Courses, White, 010-02472-02
Details
Added to Cart
Details
Added to Cart
Details
Added to Cart
Details
Added to Cart
Details
Added to Cart
Price-33% $199.99
List:$299.99
-33% $199.99
List:$299.99
-10% $189.99
List:$209.99
-5% $190.94
List:$199.99
-5% $190.96
List:$199.99
Delivery
Get it as soon as Monday, Mar 25
Get it as soon as Monday, Mar 25
Get it as soon as Monday, Mar 25
Get it as soon as Monday, Mar 25
Get it as soon as Monday, Mar 25
Customer Ratings
Easy to use
4.7
3.9
3.9
3.9
4.2
4.2
Accuracy
4.5
4.3
4.3
4.6
4.3
4.5
Battery life
4.4
4.3
4.3
4.7
4.6
4.5
Mobile App
4.2
4.1
4.1
4.8
3.8
Sold By
Amazon.com
Amazon.com
The PlayBetter Store
✅ Blazing Prices
North Country Fulfillment
control method
touch
touch
touch
application
application
mounting type
Wrist Mount
Wrist Mount
Wrist Mount
Wrist Mount
Wrist Mount
Wrist Mount
batteries included
battery average life
10 days
240.0 hours, 15.0 hours
240.0 hours, 15.0 hours
12 hours
30.0 hours, 15.0 hours
30.0 hours, 15.0 hours

Product Description

The Approach S40 GPS golf smartwatch with color touchscreen looks great on your wrist and on the course. It shows distances to the front, middle and back of the green, hazards and automatically records detected shot distances (lie and ball contact may affect shot tracking). It also lets you manually adjust to today’s pin position for accurate approach shots. For even more precise automatic game tracking, pair with optional Approach CT10 club tracking sensors. Use with the Garmin Golf app for live scoring, automatic scorecard uploads and the ability to review all your stats in real time during play and after your round on your compatible smartphone. With the additional smartwatch features, you can wear it all day, and it can track your activities.

Troubleshoot: (1) Maximizing Battery Life : *Reduce the backlight timeout *Reduce the backlight brightness *Turn off Bluetooth technology when you are not using connected features *Limit the smartphone notifications the device displays (2) My phone will not connect to the device : *Turn off your smartphone and your device, and turn them back on again *Enable Bluetooth technology on your smartphone *Update the Garmin Golf app to the latest version *Remove your device from the Garmin Golf app and the Bluetooth settings on your smartphone to retry the pairing process *If you bought a new smartphone, remove your device from the Garmin Golf app on the smartphone you intend to stop using *Bring your smartphone within 10 m (33 ft.) of the device *Hold the button, and select Pair Phone (3) My device is in the wrong language - *Hold the button *select settings *Scroll down to the sixth item in the list, and select.

Looking for specific info?


From the manufacturer

Approach S40

Garmin Approach S40

Approach S40

Approach S40
Play Another Round

With up to 15 hours of battery life while golfing — or up to 10 days in smartwatch mode — your Approach S40 can easily keep up. So, why not go for another 18?

Looks Great on Your Wrist and on the Course

Wear It Out

The Approach S40 GPS golf smartwatch with color touchscreen looks great on your wrist and on the course. It shows distances to the front, middle and back of the green, hazards and automatically records detected shot distances (lie and ball contact may affect shot tracking). It also lets you manually adjust to today’s pin position for accurate approach shots. For even more precise automatic game tracking, pair with optional Approach CT10 club tracking sensors.

  • Stylish, lightweight GPS golf watch with a sunlight-readable 1.2” color touchscreen display with metal bezel and quick release bands for easy change of style or color
  • Preloaded with more than 41,000 courses from around the world
  • AutoShot detection measures and auto-records detected shot distances; putts are not tracked, and some other shots, such as chips around the green, may not be tracked; pair with optional Approach CT10
  • Green View feature allows manual pin positioning; quickly reference distances to the front, middle and back of the green as well as hazards and doglegs
  • Tracks everyday activities such as steps, sleep and includes built-in multisport profiles
  • Battery life: up to 15 hours in GPS mode; up to 10 days in smartwatch mode

Approach S40

S40

Approach S40

Approach S40

Keep Track — and Keep Score

With more sensors to improve detection accuracy, AutoShot game tracking automatically measures detected shot distances and records them for post-game analysis on the Garmin Golf app. For even more precise automatic game tracking, pair with optional Approach CT10 club tracking sensors.

Go for the Pin

Green View gives you each green’s true shape from wherever you are on the course, and it allows you to manually drag-and-drop to today’s pin location for a more precise yardage and greater accuracy.

Stay on Top of It

Sync Approach S40 to your compatible smartphone to receive smart notifications for incoming calls, texts, emails and other alerts displayed right on your wrist.

Add More Fun and Competition

Download the Garmin Golf app to compete on leaderboards on any of our 41,000 courses. Contest your friends with live scoring, automatic scorecard uploads and the ability to review all your stats in real time during play and after your round. And with activity tracking features, including the move bar, vibration alerts, calories and steps, the Approach S40 GPS golf watch encourages you to stay fit, day in and day out. All your stats are collected for you to view and analyze on our Garmin Connect™ online community.

What's in the box

  • Approach S40; Charging/data Cable; Documentation
  • Product information

    Feedback

    Garmin Approach S40, Stylish GPS Golf Smartwatch, Lightweight With Touchscreen Display, Gray/Stainless Steel


    Found a lower price? Let us know. Although we can't match every price reported, we'll use your feedback to ensure that our prices remain competitive.

    Where did you see a lower price?

    URL:
    Price: ($)
    Shipping cost: ($)
    Date of the price:
    /
    /

    Store name:
    City:
    State:
    Price: ($)
    Date of the price:
    /
    /


    Please sign in to provide feedback.

    Customer reviews

    4.5 out of 5 stars
    4.5 out of 5
    1,279 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers like the accuracy, battery life, and quality of the golf GPS watch. For example, they mention it's accurate in distance, yardage, and keeping score. That said, opinions are mixed on ease of use, performance, and readability.

    AI-generated from the text of customer reviews

    50 customers mention44 positive6 negative

    Customers like the accuracy of the GPS watch. They say it's accurate in distance to the greens and flag, and provides layup yardage. Customers also appreciate the ability to measure driving distance and the ability for it to measure distance to greens. They find it valuable to know the distance to front, center, and back of the green.

    "...This thing does so much and is super easy to navigate. Yardage is accurate, lets u know how far hazards are gives you layup yardage...." Read more

    "...And of course, the hazard distances are key, you can quickly see bunkers and water distances which really helps with club selection...." Read more

    "It's a good watch, accurate and easy to use...." Read more

    "...The accuracy is terrific, it locks onto the course very quickly and the battery life is very good...." Read more

    35 customers mention27 positive8 negative

    Customers like the battery life of the GPS navigation system. They mention it has great battery life and is an upgrade in accuracy and power over the S10.

    "...When not on the course the battery life is great, probably a week or two. (never fully tested the life) And the watch face looks cool...." Read more

    "...is terrific, it locks onto the course very quickly and the battery life is very good...." Read more

    "...I can work all day and get a round in at night as the battery life is amazing...." Read more

    "...my only dislike is it uses alot of battery during golf so i always charge it fully before i go...." Read more

    32 customers mention27 positive5 negative

    Customers like the quality of the GPS watch. They say it's an excellent, user-friendly, and helpful tool for golf. Some mention that the battery wore out, but the new S40 is great and syncs easily with their phone. They also like the improved watch band and charging device. Overall, most are satisfied with the quality and functionality of the product.

    "It's a good watch, accurate and easy to use...." Read more

    "...It is also good as just a watch, light and fairly stylish." Read more

    "...Good battery lifeIsn’t bulkyGood features, especially for green readingsThe bad:..." Read more

    "...The ap features connected on my phone are also helful and easy to use." Read more

    22 customers mention22 positive0 negative

    Customers like the appearance of the GPS watch. They mention that it looks good, has great graphics, and is stylish. Some say that the display is desirable and that it's one of the nicest golf watches to have.

    "...To start it looks stylish on or off the course, and if I go away for a golf weekend it is my only watch I take...." Read more

    "...It is also good as just a watch, light and fairly stylish." Read more

    "...This does it all and the watch display is desirable. It syncs with an app called Garmin Connect...." Read more

    "...Really enjoying the S40 for golf and it it stylish for every-day wear." Read more

    17 customers mention17 positive0 negative

    Customers like the golf clubs. They mention it's great for their golf game, fun, and helpful with the game of golf. Some say it'll save them strokes and is an excellent golf tool to use. Overall, most are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.

    "...you can quickly see bunkers and water distances which really helps with club selection...." Read more

    "...As I said, a suggestion more than a criticism.Great watch for golfers and works great add a watch and fitness tracker. Highly recommended!" Read more

    "Great addition to my golf game. Being a former golf caddie, I was reluctant to venture into this technology. The accuracy is unbelievable...." Read more

    "This is a good golf tool to use. It will save you strokes...." Read more

    52 customers mention35 positive17 negative

    Customers are mixed about the ease of use of the GPS watch. Some mention that it's very intuitive to use, with Garmin instructions the golf features are easily figured out. However, others say that it takes a while to learn to navigate it, takes ages to find courses, and is tedious and time consuming.

    "...after the round is over you it shows you how many steps you took, because you should be walking, Cart's are for pussies...converts the steps to..." Read more

    "...Once you know the clicks, it easy to get the information you want. My buddy has the S20 and that watch does seem as easy to use as mine...." Read more

    "...Other cons are the Quick Start Manual and Owners manual (available online) and the charging cable connector that does not connect firmly to the..." Read more

    "It's a good watch, accurate and easy to use...." Read more

    31 customers mention21 positive10 negative

    Customers are mixed about the performance of the GPS watch. Some mention that it works well for everything it is supposed to do, has great functions, and works well on the golf course. However, others say that it stopped working after a few days, did not perform the tasks it advertised, and is not reliable.

    "...This thing does so much and is super easy to navigate. Yardage is accurate, lets u know how far hazards are gives you layup yardage...." Read more

    "...Great watch for golfers and works great add a watch and fitness tracker. Highly recommended!" Read more

    "...He got 2 golf seasons out of it and it no longer turns on...." Read more

    "...For its designed purpose, it works great. The Garmin app is great for recording scores and shots...." Read more

    16 customers mention9 positive7 negative

    Customers are mixed about the readability of the navigation system. Some mention that the displays are easy to read in bright sunlight, with no trouble seeing the face and using the features. However, others say that the directions booklet is next to impossible to read, hard to read on the color display, and that the screen is too dim to read.

    "...And of course, the hazard distances are key, you can quickly see bunkers and water distances which really helps with club selection...." Read more

    "...to show distances to hazard and dog legs though these are not that easy to read...." Read more

    "...The screen on this is very readable in all lighting, it is very light and comfortable to wear as I play...." Read more

    "...that the the ability to move the flag is cool, but it's not always easy to see exactly where the pin is from the fairway and I have a hard time..." Read more

    Love this thing,... should have bought it years ago!
    5 Stars
    Love this thing,... should have bought it years ago!
    This is my first golf watch (Garmin S40), and I am very happy with my purchase. I have been using it for about 4 months and it has been great. To start it looks stylish on or off the course, and if I go away for a golf weekend it is my only watch I take. Battery life is good, can get 2 rounds in with it but often charge it in between rounds cause it is so easy and quick to charge. When not on the course the battery life is great, probably a week or two. (never fully tested the life) And the watch face looks cool.I tried using all the functionality out of the gate, entering which club I hit, recording distances, scoring including putts, etc. That quickly became overwhelming and in my opinion, takes away from the fun of the sport. I spent way too much time looking down and the watch, and not enjoying the round. I tuned it back to use scoring, and of course, give me ranges. I find the ranges accurate, and good enough that I don't carry my laser range finder anymore. Really like having distances to the front and back of the green, often that is more important to me than the pin. And of course, the hazard distances are key, you can quickly see bunkers and water distances which really helps with club selection. And it's quick, no pulling the range finder out of the bag. My one tip, read the manual... so you know how to access some of the features. Once you know the clicks, it easy to get the information you want. My buddy has the S20 and that watch does seem as easy to use as mine.I've heard people complain about the 'locating satellites' taking too long to find your course but honestly just start the search when you're 10 mins from the course and you will be fine. It will get the course loaded, and then you can skip that option when you are ready to start the round.If you are wondering if you will miss not having the full map of the hole I can see that concern (like the S60). My perspective, I only need that on courses I have never played. And the map on the watch would be quite small, probably too small for me. (sucks getting old). In those cases, I usually have the yardage book anyways or just open a free Golf GPS app on the phone and get my overview of the hole.I highly recommend this watch and would suggest that if you are on the fence give it a shot. You won't be disappointed. (and no, I paid for the watch myself... and no one paid me to write this review)
    Thank you for your feedback
    Sorry, there was an error
    Sorry we couldn't load the review

    Top reviews from the United States

    Reviewed in the United States on March 25, 2023
    Reviewed in the United States on November 15, 2020
    Customer image
    5.0 out of 5 stars Love this thing,... should have bought it years ago!
    Reviewed in the United States on November 15, 2020
    This is my first golf watch (Garmin S40), and I am very happy with my purchase. I have been using it for about 4 months and it has been great. To start it looks stylish on or off the course, and if I go away for a golf weekend it is my only watch I take. Battery life is good, can get 2 rounds in with it but often charge it in between rounds cause it is so easy and quick to charge. When not on the course the battery life is great, probably a week or two. (never fully tested the life) And the watch face looks cool.

    I tried using all the functionality out of the gate, entering which club I hit, recording distances, scoring including putts, etc. That quickly became overwhelming and in my opinion, takes away from the fun of the sport. I spent way too much time looking down and the watch, and not enjoying the round. I tuned it back to use scoring, and of course, give me ranges. I find the ranges accurate, and good enough that I don't carry my laser range finder anymore. Really like having distances to the front and back of the green, often that is more important to me than the pin. And of course, the hazard distances are key, you can quickly see bunkers and water distances which really helps with club selection. And it's quick, no pulling the range finder out of the bag. My one tip, read the manual... so you know how to access some of the features. Once you know the clicks, it easy to get the information you want. My buddy has the S20 and that watch does seem as easy to use as mine.

    I've heard people complain about the 'locating satellites' taking too long to find your course but honestly just start the search when you're 10 mins from the course and you will be fine. It will get the course loaded, and then you can skip that option when you are ready to start the round.

    If you are wondering if you will miss not having the full map of the hole I can see that concern (like the S60). My perspective, I only need that on courses I have never played. And the map on the watch would be quite small, probably too small for me. (sucks getting old). In those cases, I usually have the yardage book anyways or just open a free Golf GPS app on the phone and get my overview of the hole.

    I highly recommend this watch and would suggest that if you are on the fence give it a shot. You won't be disappointed. (and no, I paid for the watch myself... and no one paid me to write this review)
    Images in this review
    Customer image Customer image
    Customer imageCustomer image
    25 people found this helpful
    Report
    Reviewed in the United States on January 3, 2021
    Reviewed in the United States on May 13, 2020
    36 people found this helpful
    Report
    Reviewed in the United States on May 25, 2021
    2 people found this helpful
    Report

    Top reviews from other countries

    Translate all reviews to English
    Chris C
    5.0 out of 5 stars Best golf watch for money on the market!
    Reviewed in Canada on July 11, 2021
    One person found this helpful
    Report
    Patrice WISLEZ
    5.0 out of 5 stars Produit extra vendeur extra
    Reviewed in France on November 12, 2021
    Cliente Amazon
    4.0 out of 5 stars perfetto
    Reviewed in Italy on September 1, 2020
    Richard L
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great golf watch
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 13, 2020
    fernando ramos oliva
    5.0 out of 5 stars Buena relación calidad precio
    Reviewed in Spain on July 18, 2020