Customer reviews from Garmin
Garmin - Approach S50 GPS Smartwatch 43mm Anodized Aluminum - Slate Aluminum Bezel with Black Nylon Band - (2025)
Average customer rating
4.3
(66 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 66 reviews
5 Stars
41
4 Stars
14
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
3
1 Star
2
Customer Reviews for Garmin - Approach S50 GPS Smartwatch 43mm Anodized Aluminum - Slate Aluminum Bezel with Black Nylon Band - (2025)
Customer Rating
5
Love it!
on December 6, 2025
Posted by: Golf85
This watch is awesome! I have an Apple Watch that could never make it through a round of golf without the battery dying. This can make it through several, with ease. I originally purchased an S44, but I liked it so much more than my Apple Watch that I wanted a more feature packed Garmin and exchanged for this. I’ve been loving the PlaysLike distances compared to what I’m used to seeing with just normal GPS yardages. The S50 also has no problem getting roughly a week or more between charges. If you’re on the fence, this is the golf watch to buy!
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
So far, so good!
on January 1, 2026
Posted by: SL_JAM
I got this for a present and I love it. I can’t wait to try it on the course. The other features are great, so I am sure it will be great too.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
2
Watch is great but...
on January 2, 2026
Posted by: Chris_E
The watch is great and works well with the CT1 but there are some backend issues that are frustrating.
1. GPS location is about 20-30 feet off (Hawaii) so it make the putter tracking almost useless because my location is never on the green.
2. The Garmin golf app. The more I use it, the more it disappoints. If the app allowed my to move my shot location to the greens I might be able to mitigate the poor GPS placement but the app doesn't allow you to do that.
3. The Garmin app. Once you add a club in your Garmin app, that club remains in your selections on your shot map. Retire a club? Doesn't matter you still have to scroll by it. Add a club tag that isn't in your bag? Too bad it's there forever.
1. GPS location is about 20-30 feet off (Hawaii) so it make the putter tracking almost useless because my location is never on the green.
2. The Garmin golf app. The more I use it, the more it disappoints. If the app allowed my to move my shot location to the greens I might be able to mitigate the poor GPS placement but the app doesn't allow you to do that.
3. The Garmin app. Once you add a club in your Garmin app, that club remains in your selections on your shot map. Retire a club? Doesn't matter you still have to scroll by it. Add a club tag that isn't in your bag? Too bad it's there forever.
Hopefully the GPS accuracy will improve with some firmware updates and if the Golf app receives some improvement based on the feedback we provide in the Garmin forums this watch will be top tier.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Great watch
on January 4, 2026
Posted by: Walt45
I have had watch for two weeks and love it.
Much easier to operate than the s60 I had before
Much easier to operate than the s60 I had before
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
First smartwatch
on January 13, 2026
Posted by: AugustWeat60
Bought this for two reasons. As I've got older, keeping track of health factors has crept into my daily routines. This watch clicks all the Boxes for that portion. Second is the Golf portion..Seeing I live in NY, I have yet to try this on the course, but am looking forward to trying it out. I'm sure I will not be disappointed.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
GREAT GIFT
on January 13, 2026
Posted by: golfer 83
this was a Christmas gift i received. i have never owned a watch before have always used range finders. Wasn't sure of yardage but check with other partners who has Garmin's and they were right on, lot easier for sure. Great gift
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
2
Garmin could do better with the wrist band
on January 16, 2026
Posted by: Too Short
I love the S50, but Garmin made the wrist band too short. I have average sized hands and find it very difficult to get the band over my hand. I think Garmin just wants you to spend more money on a new, larger wrist band.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Light and Works Great
on January 16, 2026
Posted by: Dan4
Bought this a few months ago and have liked all the features it has come with. Using it for golf was smooth and easy.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin