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Say hello to the Garmin Approach G20 Solar, the first solar-powered GPS golf handheld device.
Providing unlimited battery life in sunny conditions, the Approach G20 Solar also provides golfers with yardages to the front, middle and back of the green on a 2.2-inch high-contrast screen. And thanks to the big, easy-to-read numbers, players of all ages can read distances during play – even on bright, sunny days.
The solar-powered display also makes it easy to stay on the course for an extra 18 holes or even stash it in a golf bag after the round without worrying about recharging before the next tee time.
Even when playing in sub-optimal conditions, players can expect to use it for up to 36 rounds without solar charging.
“We’re excited to introduce the Garmin Approach G20 Solar, our first GPS golf handheld with an innovative solar-powered display that gives golfers the ability to play longer than ever before,” said Dan Bartel, Garmin Vice President of Global Consumer Sales.
“Packed with popular on-course features to help guide your approach and an easy-to-read screen, it’s the perfect companion for golfers of all skill levels.”
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Garmin Approach G20 Solar: Other features
• Sunlight-readable display: View yardage to the front, middle and back of the green as well as hazards and doglegs on the bright, sunlight-readable 2.2-inch display.
• Larger text: Enhance the size of the measurements on the screen to read distances even more easily.
• Preloaded courses: Choose from more than 43,000 preloaded courses worldwide and receive course updates wirelessly when paired with a compatible smartphone.
• Green view: See the shape of the green with manual pin placements.
• Automatic shot tracking: Pair with Approach CT10 club tracking tags for shot-tracking and a clearer picture of the current round.
• Live benefits: Sync with the Garmin Golf smartphone app to see wind speed and direction and keep score on the device.
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Other new Garmin devices for 2025
Approach S44
A bright, crisp display for the golfer who only needs essential golf information. Players can understand how to navigate bunkers, water hazards and layups with hazard view and receive help deciding which club to use with distance readings to the front, middle and back of the green. If a golfer knows their watch is for golf activity only, this is the watch for them.
Approach S50
A bright, crisp display for the golfer who needs essential golf information, in addition to off the course health and fitness features. Building on the golf features of the S44, the S50 is a great option for golfers who want a better look at their health off the course. Features include wrist-based heart-rate, morning report, Body Battery, fitness age, women’s health tracking and more. Additionally, Approach S50 comes preloaded with fitness activities for strength training, yoga, cardio and more, which may help players to hit the ball farther and prevent injuries.
Approach CT1 Sensors
Compatible with the S50 and S44, CT1 offers golfers a battery free shot tracking opportunity for those golfers who want to analyze their game even further. Simply tap the sensor to your watch before each shot and golfers can look back at their shot accuracy and where improvement is needed in their game.
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