Garmin® introduces the Approach® S60, a stylish golf training buddy

Garmin® introduces the Approach® S60, a
stylish golf training buddy

In-depth game tracking technology and new
Garmin Golf app that features weekly leaderboards, live scoring for friendly
competitions and interaction

between fellow golfers  

                                                                        

Singapore, 28 August 2017 — Garmin Singapore today announced the
Approach S60, its newest GPS golf watch with a large 1.2” sunlight-readable
colour touchscreen display and sleek new design that’s made for everyday use
both on and off the course. The S60 supports more than 40,000 courses from
around the world with lifetime updates, featuring full-color course view
mapping that golfers can view right from their wrist. It provides quick access
to critical information needed during a round like precise yardages to greens,
hazards and doglegs to help players master their game.

New Garmin Golf app for friendly competitions

To add another level of fun and competition,
the Approach S60 is one of the many Garmin golf watches compatible with the new
Garmin Golf app that lets users compete in weekly leaderboards on any golf
course. This free app allows users to compete against friends and fellow
golfers on the same course, plus view other players’ rank, score, handicap and
more. Players can set up their own tournament event and invite multiple friends
to compete, plus they can chat with each other and post their results for
others to see. Using the Approach S60, players can also utilize the app for
live scoring as they’re playing their round; scores entered on the device will
automatically sync to the app for instant updates as they play.  

“The Approach S60 is as functional of a golf
watch as it is a stylish timepiece,” said Mr. Engelhard (Al) Sundoro, Managing Director, Garmin South
Asia. “It’s packed with industry-leading features golfers have come to
appreciate and rely on with our Approach series – like advanced AutoShot™,
SwingTempo, touch targeting and more – yet it’s the most stylish golf watch
we’ve offered so it can easily be worn 24/7.”

Equipped with Garmin game and technique tracking
technology for in-depth game analysis

Thanks to the Garmin AutoShot game tracking
technology1, players can easily review, map and analyse all of their
detected shots from each round they play with the Approach S60. It
automatically records the location and distance of each detected shot and
uploads it to the user’s Garmin Connect™ account for post-round analysis. In
addition to seeing how far a shot was, players can also use AutoShot data to
compare stats from previous rounds, review distances for each club, and analyse
their tendencies as they fine tune their game. The Garmin Connect mobile app
can also be used to receive updates to the courses users play the most thanks
to the CourseView auto updater, which automatically sends updates to the
device.

The Approach S60 also features SwingTempo that
measures the relationship between upswing and downswing, and TempoTraining that
uses a 3:1 ratio and gives the user vibrations to synchronize their swing
mechanics and fine-tune their swing tempo. When paired with the Garmin
TruSwing™ sensor, it can also provide the user with swing speed and club path
angles to improve their swing consistency.

Additionally, the Approach S60 measures
precise distances to the front, back and middle of the green as well as the distance
to course targets like sand traps, water hazards, layups and doglegs. Golfers
can use the Green View feature to see the outline of the green on each hole,
where they can manually position the pin to that day’s location to get the most
accurate measurements. Thanks to the new PlaysLike distance feature, the
Approach S60 can also take into account the elevation change between the player
and the target and calculates what the distance will play like. For example, if
the shot is downhill, PlaysLike distance will show that the shot will play
shorter than it actually is.

Stay active and connected with Garmin Connect

Doubling as an all-day activity tracker2,
the Approach S60 works with the Garmin Connect mobile app to monitor and record
daily steps, calories burned, distance and sleep, with move alerts to keep
users active throughout the day. It also receives smart notifications from
compatible smartphones3, so users can stay connected with
notifications for call, texts, emails and more right on their watch. What’s
more, when paired with the app, the Approach S60 can also provide weather
forecast data so players will know if they’re going to stay dry on the course.

The Approach S60 can get up to ten hours of
battery life golfing and up to ten days in watch mode with activity tracking.
It boasts a 5 ATM4 (50 meters) water rating, so it can easily
withstand the elements, whether golfers get caught in a sudden rainstorm or are
sweating on a hot day.

Create different stylish looks with QuickFit™
watchbands

With a modern style that goes beyond the
clubhouse, the Approach S60 also features the popular QuickFit™ watchbands that
can be easily interchanged in seconds, without tools. They’re available in an
assortment of colored silicone, leather or stainless steel styles, and can be
interchanged with a number of Garmin multisport watches, including the popular
fēnix 5 series. 

Pricing and availability

The Approach S60 will be available in black or
white at a suggested retail price of SGD 599. A premium version with a
scratch-resistant ceramic bezel and black leather band will also be available
for SGD 749. Both versions can be purchased from Garmin’s official online store
on Lazada (lazada.sg/garmin-official-store/) and selected
Best Denki, Challenger, Courts, Gain City, Harvey Norman, MST Golf outlets and
authorised resellers from 9 September 2017.

The Approach S60 is the latest solution from
Garmin’s expanding outdoor segment, which focuses on developing technologies
and innovations to enhance users’ outdoor experiences. Whether hiking, hunting,
geocaching, golfing or using satellite communication, Garmin outdoor devices
are becoming essential tools for outdoor enthusiasts of all levels.

For more information, go to www.garmin.com.sg/approach.