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Review on Garmin Approach S6 Golf Watch, Lightweight by Glen Elevyn

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Reliable GPS watch despite poor battery performance.

I've already played 3 rounds with this watch. I like it, although I wish the battery lasted longer. After the round I'm already at 50% or less. So in reality you can only get 2 ammo per charge. I don't play with Bluetooth hoping it will help me save battery, but it doesn't. I wish the display could be put to sleep to save power. I wouldn't mind hitting a button for yardage if I could use it to get 3 or 4 shots on a single charge. Since the battery drains quickly, I have to carry my charger around with me in case I want to play after work. I wish I could just charge it up once a week and put it in my golf bag. I love the tempo machine. Other reviewers said the audio wasn't loud enough, but I had no problem hearing it on a crowded driving range. In hindsight, I think I would have gotten along fine with the S5, but the S6's features are pretty cool. I also think disabling the pin finder function will make the watch tournament legal, but don't quote me on that.

Pros
  • great product
Cons
  • not sure