Garmin Approach S42

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Last updated: Apr 28, 2026

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Reddit Iconantranigm81
7 months ago

I have a Garmin S42 and like it a lot.

Reddit Iconthegrackdealer
7 months ago

Garmin S42. It sort of “just works”.

Reddit IconTheShark12
7 months ago

Second this. Been using it for years and it does everything I need.

Reddit IconClean-Piano-223
3 months ago

As far as sports go, I use my Apple Watch strictly for skiing with Slopes For all other sports I use Garmin watches. Forerunner series for swim, bike, run, SUP, etc and Approach series for golf. I like the data Slopes gives (wish the HR data worked, no clue why it doesn’t pick it up) and the format, plus friends features when we get separated so will definitely continue with Apple/Slopes.

Reddit Icongrafgeiz
9 months ago

I do the same, coming from a Garmin Golf Watch for sports. I hope they will release another and more modern fitness tracker with a slim and small design to follow up on the vivosmart 5

Reddit IconLowforge
8 months ago

I used my Apple Watch for a while and Golfshot was my preferred app too. I got tired of having to micromanage the battery so I picked up a garmin approach and I like it a lot more. The app tracks your handicap, average distance with each club, auto switches to the next hole - it’s awesome.

Reddit IconMrKafkaesque
3 months ago

I have a Garmin approach watch and really like the long battery life and GPS accuracy. I’ve also found that the watch telling me where the middle of the green is, yardage wise, helps prevent me trying for hero shots where the pin is really close to the edge, and just focus on getting it on the green. Also harder to lose compared a range finder

Reddit IconMwebb1508
about 2 months ago

I sold my Garmin. I went back to my Apple Watch.

about 2 months ago

It’s huge and the software is not great. I just found it was more of a burden than anything and unless you’re playing golf all day everyday it’s a poor substitute for an Apple Watch. For the cost of the garmin I expect a lot more.

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