Approach S44 / S50 / G20 Solar

Approach S44 / S50 / G20 Solar launched 21 Jan 2025 at $299.99–$399.99. AMOLED golf watches and a solar-powered GPS handheld

Approach S44 / S50 / G20 Solar

Color

Silver Aluminum Bezel with Black Silicone Band

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The basics

Brand
Garmin
Line
Golf
Released
2025-01-21
Launch price
$299.99–$399.99
Previous family release
Approach S70
Family
Approach
Official site
garmin.com ↗

AMOLED golf watches and a solar-powered GPS handheld

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Release history

  1. 2026-10-06Approach S72
  2. 2025-01-21Approach S44 / S50 / G20 Solar
  3. 2023-05-23Approach S70
  4. 2020-01-21Approach S62

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Approach S722026-10Approach S44 / S502025-01Approach S702023-05Approach S622020-01
Launch price$799.99$299.99–$399.99$549$499
Weight (with band)41 / 48 g (43 / 47 mm, ComfortFit band)42 g (S44, silicone) / 29 g (S50, nylon)44 / 56 g (42 / 47 mm)61 g
Display1.3″ / 1.4″ AMOLED, touch, sapphireAMOLED, touch1.2″ / 1.4″ AMOLED, touch1.4″ MIP, touch
Sizes43 / 47 mm—42 / 47 mm47 mm
Battery (smartwatch)up to 10 / 16 days (43 / 47 mm)up to 10 daysup to 16 days (47 mm)up to 14 days
Wind-aware PlaysLikeYesYesYesYes
Virtual caddieYes—YesYes
SignatureThe line spreads downmarketAMOLED, two sizesFull-color course maps on the wrist

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