With longer daylight hours and sun-baked fairways around the corner, South Africa’s golfers are seeking tools that make every shot count. Garmin’s latest golf watch line-up, available at both The Pro Shop and One Golf, offers something for every budget and ambition, blending accurate distances, smart features, and lasting battery life for the summer ahead.

For those seeking simplicity and value, the Garmin Approach S12 stands out. Priced at around R3 500, it features a clear, sunlight-readable screen, thirty hours of GPS battery life, and 42 000 preloaded courses. The Approach S12 is ideal for back-to-back holiday rounds for the avid golfer.

Golfers wanting more style and functionality should consider the Approach S42, which is priced at approxiamtely R7 600. With its 3cm colour touchscreen, interchangeable bands, fifteen-hour GPS mode, and shot-tracking, it moves easily from course to clubhouse.

The Approach S62 is designed for serious competitors willing to pay just under R9 000 for the perfect technological golf partner. Its larger display brings a virtual caddie that uses wind, past shots, and hole layout to suggest the right club. More than 41 000 mapped courses and a twenty-hour GPS battery support long rounds and tournament play.

Topping the range is the Approach S70. With prices ranging from R13 499 to R14 499 depending on screen size, this flagship features a super-bright AMOLED display, health metrics, green contour maps, and up to fifteen hours of GPS use. With a ceramic bezel and 43 000 global courses, it’s the pick for those who want top-tier technology on their wrist.

All these watches sync with the Garmin Golf app for seamless data upload and post-round analysis. With summer tee sheets filling up, now is the moment to invest in a wrist-based caddie that will handle the yardages and let you focus on your best season yet.