Garmin Approach S3 in Black

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• Garmin Approach S3 in Black
• Garmin USB Charging Cable for Approach S3 (View this item)
• Garmin Forerunner 301 and Edge 110 240V AC Adapter (View this item)
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Availability: We will begin shipment of S3 units on Thursday, May 31st, 2012. Orders are filled on a first-come, first-served basis, with pre-orders receiving highest priority.

GPS City and Garmin are pleased to announce the next generation GPS golf watch - Approach S3. The unparalleled Garmin Approach S3 is another example of GPS innovation for the golf course. Packed with 27,000+ worldwide courses without subscriptions or fees, the S3 golf watch introduces a glove-friendly touchscreen display.

Approach S3, the touchscreen GPS golf watch – instant, simple, precise

Rugged and waterproof, the Approach S3 golf watch is another benchmark for GPS innovation within the golf market. Packed with 27,000+ worldwide courses without subscriptions or fees, S3 displays yardages to the front, back and middle of greens. The S3 also introduces a high-resolution, glove-friendly touchscreen display, Green View with manual pin positioning, distances to doglegs and layups, customizable yardage points and printable digital scorecards for Stroke play and Stableford.

Touch & Move the Pin

Green View shows you the true shape and layout of the green. Use the touchscreen to manually move the pin to the day’s location. This is especially helpful on par-3’s where you’ll be able to dial in the distance you need, and fire away with confidence.

Play Preloaded Courses for Free

No larger than a typical sports watch, the comfortable S3 is filled with 27,000+ preloaded courses from around the globe – all without extra fees or subscriptions. Plus, whenever we release more courses, you can download them for free.

Customize the Distances You Need

Approach S3 gives you distances to the front, back and center of the green, and you can see distances to doglegs. S3 also allows players to input and save customizable yardage points – like water hazards or bunkers – from anywhere on the course.

Keep Score and See How Far You Hit It

Approach S3 debuts digital scorecard options for individual players. Scoring options include Stroke play and Stableford, and you can save, review and print scorecards from your home computer. Plus, when you hit a big one you can see how far it went with the Measure Shot feature.

Choose Your Style

The S3 is available in 2 sharp color combinations – white with red trim and black with gray trim.

Wear it Everyday

The S3 functions as an everyday watch, and it has a odometer so you can see how far you walk each day, or every round you play. A round timer also is included so you can keep track of how long it took you to play 18.

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Approach S3 in Black features

Physical & Performance:

• Unit dimensions, WxHxD: 1.8" x 2.7" x 0.6" (4.5 x 6.9 x 1.4 cm)
• Display size, WxH: 1.0" x 1.0" (2.5 x 2.5 cm)
• Display resolution, WxH: 128 x 128 pixels
• Display type: monochrome LCD
• Weight: 2.06 oz (58.5 g) with batteries
• Battery: rechargeable lithium-ion
• Battery life: 4 weeks (watch mode); 8 hours (GPS mode)
• Waterproof: yes (IPX7)
• GPS-enabled: yes
• High-sensitivity receiver: yes
• Interface: USB

• Preloaded course maps: yes (worldwide)
• Course capacity: unlimited

• Touchscreen: yes
• Touch-targeting (touch target on display to see the distance to any point): no
• Manual pin positioning (tap and drag flag on green for precise yardage): yes
• Course preview (see detailed, hole-by-hole preview): no
• Tracks stats (putts per round, greens & fairways hit, average distance): no
• Digital scorecard (keep score for up to four players): yes (scoring options include Stroke Play and Stableford)
• Computer scorecard review (save and review scores on computer): yes

Green View

Approach S3 shows you the true shape and layout of greens so even if you have an obstructed view, you'll know where to aim. Plus, you can touch and drag the pin to the day's location.

Layup Distances

Course management is key – especially if you haven't played a course before. Layup distances shows you the distances you need with yardages to doglegs and other hazards on the course.

Precise Yardages

Once glance at your wrist from any point on the course is all it takes to get yardages to the front, back and middle of greens with clear, easy-to-read numbering.

Measure Shot Distances

When you drop the boom stick on a drive, seeing how far you hit it is a breeze. Approach S3 calculates exact yardages for shots played anywhere on the course.

No Downloads, No Setup

Say adios to subscriptions and fees – Approach S3 comes preloaded with 27,000+ worldwide courses and sports a rechargeable lithium-ion battery.

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