Garmin continues to innovate for golf enthusiasts with the launch of its newest devices under the popular Approach line. Now available in the Philippines, the latest offerings include the Approach S50 smartwatch, Approach CT1 tracking tags, and the Approach G20 Solar GPS golf handheld—all designed to provide data-driven, performance-enhancing tools for golfers of all levels.
Garmin’s new devices focus on improving game tracking, offering real-time performance insights, and ensuring longer playtime with solar-powered tech. These additions come as part of Garmin’s commitment to empowering athletes and outdoor enthusiasts with tools that are “engineered on the inside for life on the outside.”
“We’re thrilled to expand our golf lineup with the launch of the new Approach S50 smartwatch, an exceptional smartwatch designed for golfers who want invaluable information to help improve their game,” said Dan Bartel, Garmin Vice President of Global Consumer Sales. “With it, the Approach CT1 tracking tags provide seamless shot data, and the Approach G20 Solar GPS golf handheld offers a solar-powered display to let golfers play longer than ever before.”
Smart on and off the course: The Approach S50
The Approach S50 is a sleek GPS golf smartwatch designed to help golfers analyze and elevate their performance. It’s packed with golf-specific insights and comprehensive wellness features, including:
- Wrist-based heart rate tracking
- Preloaded workouts for strength, yoga, and cardio
- Morning Reports with sleep, HRV, and training overview
- Body Battery™ energy monitoring
- Fitness Age estimation
- Women’s health tracking
Its ComfortFit Nylon strap ensures all-day wearability, whether on the green or off. With seamless pairing to the Approach CT1 tracking tags, golfers can collect real-time shot data, view club performance, and access detailed analytics through the Garmin Golf™ app.
Real-time data with the Approach CT1 Tags
The Approach CT1 tracking tags provide golfers with accurate stats from every club in the bag. Lightweight and easy to install, these tags gather data like shot distance, accuracy, and club type. Tap the club to the Approach S50 to log a shot, and gain deeper insights post-round through strokes gained analysis in the Garmin Golf app.
Go further with the sun: The Approach G20 Solar
Garmin’s Approach G20 Solar is the brand’s first solar-powered GPS golf handheld, boasting an extended battery life of up to 36 rounds without a recharge—even in low sunlight. Key features include:
- Sunlight-readable 2.2-inch display
- Larger text options for better readability
- Preloaded with over 43,000 global golf courses
- Green view and manual pin placements
- Live weather and wind updates when synced with Garmin Golf app
- Built-in magnet and belt clip for convenience
- IPX7 water rating, perfect for all playing conditions
And if ever misplaced, the Find My Garmin feature lets players retrieve its last known location using the app.
The Approach S50 (PHP 25,990), Approach G20 Solar (PHP 19,490), and Approach CT1 tags (PHP 6,490) are now available via Garmin Philippines’ official website, as well as on Kinetic, Lazada, and Shopee.
Whether you’re a weekend player or a golf junkie looking to break 80, Garmin’s latest lineup is built to help you play smarter, train better, and stay longer on the course—no matter where the game takes you.
