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Why The Garmin Approach S44 GPS Watch Is Kind Of A Disappointment
Garmin Approach S44 GPS Golf Watch
What We Like
Slim, stylish smartwatch – enough features without overwhelming you
Great AMOLED display, customizable watch faces
Serviceable – for the most part – GPS
What We Don't Like
GPS doesn't automatically advance to the next hole periodically
No full hole mapping unless you buy the annual subscription ($99/yr)
Shot tracking function misses shots, adding them in post-round editing is not easy or intuitive
Stats and analytics package is very basic
The Bottom Line
It’s a very good smart watch for the price. However, the GPS function has glitches, and the shot tracking function is mediocre at best. There are far better GPS and shot-tracking options available in the same price range.
