Garmin Approach S72 43mm
YOU’VE NEVER BEEN THIS CONNECTED TO YOUR GAME
Approach S72 is our most advanced golf smartwatch ever. It’s lightweight, comfortable and loaded with features that’ll help lower your score.
LIGHTWEIGHT TITANIUM BEZEL AND COMFORTFIT FABRIC BAND
UP TO 10 DAYS OF BATTERY LIFE IN SMARTWATCH MODE
43,000+ PRELOADED COURSES FROM AROUND THE WORLD
REVIEW HOW BIOMETRIC DATA IMPACTS YOUR PERFORMANCE
IMPROVE CONSISTENCY WITH SWING METRICS
GET AN ENHANCED VIEW OF THE COURSE WITH AERIAL IMAGERY
WHAT YOU'LL LOVE
DESIGNED FOR GOLFERS
The Approach S72 golf smartwatch is lightweight, comfortable and fits snuggly on your wrist. See the data you need on an easy-to-read AMOLED display.
GOLF BIOMETRIC DATA
After your round, look back to see how heart rate2 impacts your performance — and start to see trends in how it relates to your overall score.
SWING METRICS
Gain a better understanding of your swing during your range session and after your round with metrics such as hand speed, backswing length, wrist rotation and more.
GREEN READING
Know your aim point with the green reading feature, which uses green contour data to find your line once the pin location is set1 on select courses.
AERIAL IMAGERY
Get an enhanced view of the shot ahead — so you can make more informed decisions for where to lay up, the best place to miss and more.
DRIVING RANGE ACTIVITY
Make the most of your practice session with the driving range activity, which tracks metrics for each swing so you can learn your tendencies and make improvements.
GOLF
PUTTING ANALYSIS METRICS
Single- and multiple-round data shows tendencies in various putting conditions.
GREEN CONTOUR DATA
See slope direction of the green to plan your approach and sink your putt.
LOST BALL TIMER
Easily start and stop a 3-minute search timer.
SCRAMBLE MODE
Track your round without having the stats impact your Garmin Golf™ membership data.
NEXT HOLE NAVIGATION
Get popup navigation to guide you to the correct tee box.
VIRTUAL CADDIE
Get a club recommendation based on wind, elevation and swing data.
PLAYSLIKE DISTANCE
Know how far each shot is playing with yardage adjusted for elevation changes and environmental conditions.
WIND SPEED AND DIRECTION
Get wind speed and direction plus live scoring when paired to the Garmin Golf smartphone app.
GREEN VIEW
See each green’s shape from wherever you are on the course, and manually place the pin in today's position.
KEEP SCORE
Log as you play, and upload to the Garmin Golf app for stat tracking and handicap calculation.
PINPOINTER
This feature shows the direction of the pin so you can make the most of each swing on blind shots.
HAZARD VIEW
Get critical distance information so you know what to avoid.
DISTANCE TO GREEN
See distance from the front, middle and back of the green.
WATER-RESISTANT
Keep playing — rain or shine — with a 5 ATM water rating.
GARMIN GOLF APP
Track shots, gain insights, review swing metrics, and relive your best rounds all in one place.
HEALTH
HEALTH STATUS
Look for changes in your health data that could indicate added stress to your body, so you can know when you’re trending away from your usual range.
BODY BATTERY™ ENERGY MONITORING
Track your body’s energy levels to find the best times for activity and rest.
SLEEP COACH
Get a sleep score and personalized sleep need coaching, track sleep stages, and get insights to improve sleep quality.
HRV STATUS
Gain a better understanding of your overall health, recovery and training performance.
GARMIN ECG APP
The ECG app4 uses sensors to record the electrical signals that control how your heart beats. It analyzes that recording to detect signs of an irregular heart rhythm called atrial fibrillation (AFib).
BREATHING VARIATIONS
Track shifts in your breathing patterns as you sleep5. These shifts could be related to environment, alcohol or potential sleep disorders such as sleep apnea.
LIFESTYLE LOGGING
Log behaviors — such as caffeine and alcohol intake — and view reports on how they impact your health in the Garmin Connect™ app.
NUTRITION IN THE GARMIN CONNECT APP
Track calories and macronutrients, get personalized nutrition recommendations, and more with a Garmin Connect+ plan.
MORNING REPORT
Get a customizable overview of your sleep, training outlook, HRV status, weather and more.
EVENING REPORT
Prepare for tomorrow before bed with a reminder of sleep need, weather and events.
NAP DETECTION
Automatically track or log your naps to see how they benefit your body and to check the recommended time and duration.
SMART WAKE ALARM
The smart wake alarm gently vibrates to wake you at the optimal time.
SLEEP ALIGNMENT
See how aligned you are to your circadian rhythm to help maintain a more consistent sleep cycle.
WRIST-BASED HEART RATE
Get heart rate along with alerts if your heart rate moves outside of limits you select.
STRESS TRACKING
Find out if you’re having a calm, balanced or stressful day.
HEALTH SNAPSHOT™ FEATURE
Log a 2-minute session to record key health stats, then generate a report to share with your healthcare provider.
PULSE OX SENSOR
Track your blood oxygen saturation while you’re awake or asleep.
WOMEN’S HEALTH TRACKING
Track and log your menstrual cycle or pregnancy, and get exercise and nutrition education.
What you'll love |
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| Sleep score and insights | |
| Battery life (smartwatch mode) | Up to 10 days |
| Built-in mapping | |
| Pulse Ox blood oxygen | yes (spot-check, and optional all-day and in sleep) |
| Garmin ECG app | |
| LED flashlight | |
| Garmin Pay™ | |
| Multi-band GPS | |
| Music storage | |
| Make calls and send texts via voice | |
| Training readiness | |
| Training status | |
| Display type | AMOLED (optional always-on mode) |
| Touchscreen | |
| Water rating | 5 ATM |
General |
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| Strap material | ComfortFit fabric |
| Lens material | Sapphire crystal |
| Bezel material | titanium |
| QuickFit® watch band compatible | yes (20 mm) |
| Physical size | 43 x 43 x 12.93 mm Fits wrists with a circumference of 130-200 mm |
| Weight | 1.44 oz (41 g) with ComfortFit band |
| Built-in speaker/microphone | |
| Display Size | 1.3 (32.45 mm) diameter |
| Display resolution | 416 x 416 pixels |
| Color display | |
| Large font option | |
| Battery type | Lithium ion |
| Battery life | Smartwatch Mode: Up to 10 days Golf Activity Mode: Up to 15 hours (using default settings) |
| Charging method | Garmin proprietary plug charger |
| Memory/History | 64GB |
Clock Features |
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| Time/date | |
| GPS Time Sync | |
| Automatic daylight saving time | |
| Alarm clock | |
| Smart wake alarm | |
| Timer | |
| Stopwatch | |
| Sunrise/sunset times | |
Health & Wellness Monitoring |
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| Heart rate (constant, every second) | |
| Resting heart rate | |
| Abnormal heart rate alerts | yes (high and low) |
| Respiration rate | |
| Fitness age | |
| Body Battery™ energy monitor | |
| All-day stress | |
| Relaxation reminders | |
| Relaxation breathing timer | |
| Meditation | |
| Breathwork | |
| Sleep | yes(advanced) |
| Sleep coach | |
| Sleep alignment | |
| Breathing variations | |
| Nap detection | |
| Hydration | yes (in Garmin Connect™ and optional Connect IQ™ widget) |
| Women's health | yes (in Garmin Connect™ and optional Connect IQ™ widget) |
| Past ovulation estimates | |
| Health snapshot | |
| Skin temperature | |
| Jet lag adviser | |
| Lifestyle logging | |
| Health status | |
Sensors |
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| GPS | |
| Glonass | |
| Galileo | |
| Qzss | |
| Beidou | |
| SatIQ™ technology | |
| Garmin Elevate™ wrist heart rate monitor | |
| Pulse Ox blood oxygen saturation monitor | |
| Barometric altimeter | |
| Compass | |
| Gyroscope | |
| Accelerometer | |
| Thermometer | |
| Ambient light sensor | |
Daily Smart Features |
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| Find My Phone | |
| Find My Garmin (helps locate lost device) | |
| Find My Phone during GPS activity | |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth®, ANT+®, Wi-Fi® |
| Connect IQ™ (downloadable watch faces, data fields and apps) | |
| On-device Connect IQ™ Store | |
| Smart Notifications | |
| Text response/reject phone call with text (Android™ only) | |
| View images from notifications on watch (Android™ only) | |
| Morning report | |
| Evening report | |
| Calendar | |
| Weather forecasts | |
| Realtime settings sync with Garmin Connect™ mobile | |
| Battery saver (customizable low power watch) | |
| Controls smartphone music | |
| Plays and controls watch music | |
| Compatible with Garmin Messenger app | |
| Smart trainer control | |
| Pairs with Garmin Connect™ mobile | |
| Smartphone compatibility | iPhone®, Android™ |
| Stocks | |
| Sports scores | |
| Bluetooth phone calling and voice assistant support | |
| Voice command | |
| Color shift | |
| Red shift mode | |
| Garmin Share | |
Workout and Training Plans |
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| Daily suggested workout - Running (pace and heart rate based) | |
| Daily suggested workout - Cycling (pace and heart rate based) | |
| Garmin running coach | |
| Garmin running coach experts | |
| Garmin cycling coach | |
| Garmin Coach - Prebuilt cycling plans | |
| Garmin Coach - Strength | |
| Garmin triathlon coach | |
| Multisport workouts | |
| Cardio workouts | |
| Strength workouts | |
| HIIT workouts | |
| Yoga workouts | |
| Pilates workouts | |
| On-screen workout animations | |
| On-screen workout muscle maps | |
Activity Profiles |
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| Gym | Strength, Cardio, HIIT, Elliptical Training, Stair Stepping, Floor Climbing, Indoor Rowing, Jump Roping |
| Multisport | Triathlon, Swimming/Running |
| Wellness | Walking, Pilates, Yoga, Indoor Walking, Mobility, Meditation, Breathwork |
| Indoor running | Treadmill Running, Indoor Track Running, Virtual Running |
| Outdoor running | Running, Outdoor Track Running, Trail Running, Ultra Running, Obstacle Racing, Adventure Racing |
| Outdoor recreation | Hiking, Indoor Climbing, Bouldering, Climbing, Rucking, Mountaineering, Expedition, Hunting, Horseback Riding, Golfing, Disc Golf, Archery |
| Cycling | Biking, Road Biking, Mountain Biking, Gravel Biking, Bike Commuting, Bike Touring, eBiking, eMountain Biking, Indoor Biking, Cyclocross, BMX |
| Swim | Pool Swimming, Open Water Swimming |
| On the water | Stand Up Paddleboarding, Rowing, Kayaking, Fishing, Boating, Sailing, Sailing Expedition |
| Motor sports | Motorcycling, Overlanding, Motocrossing, ATVing, Snowmobiling |
| Racket sports | Tennis, Pickleball, Badminton, Squash, Table Tennis, Padel, Platform Tennis, Racquetball |
| Snow and winter | Skiing, Snowboarding, Backcountry Snowboarding, XC Classic Skiing, XC Skate Skiing, Backcountry Skiing, Ice Skating, Snowshoeing |
| Team sports | Basketball, Volleyball, Field Hockey, Ice Hockey, Football/Soccer, American Football, Lacrosse, Rugby, Ultimate Disc, Cricket, Softball, Baseball |
| In the ring | Boxing, Mixed Martial Arts |
| Other activity profiles | Inline Skating, Gaming |
Safety and Tracking Features |
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| Incident detection during select activities | |
| Incident detection alert on phone for wearables | |
| Assistance | |
| Live event sharing | |
Tactical Features |
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| Dual grid coordinates | |
Activity Tracking Features |
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| Step counter | Move alerts (displays on device after a period of inactivity) |
| Move alert movement options | |
| Auto goal (learns your activity level and assigns a daily step goal) | |
| Calories burned | |
| Floors climbed | |
| Distance traveled | |
| Intensity minutes | |
| TrueUp™ | |
| Move IQ™ | |
| Garmin Connect™ Challenges app | yes (optional Connect IQ app) |
| Automatic rep counting | |
Training, Planning and Analysis Features |
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| Improved interval (includes open repeats, intervals data page, rest screen and auto detection) | |
| Customizable data pages | |
| Downloadable training plans | |
| Course guidance | |
| HR zones | |
| HR alerts | |
| HR calories | |
| % HR max | |
| % HRR | |
| Recovery time | |
| Auto max HR | |
| Race glance/widget | |
| HRV status | |
| HR broadcast (broadcasts HR data over ANT+® to paired devices) | |
| Respiration rate (during exercise) | yoga, breathwork, meditation and archery only |
| GPS speed and distance | |
| Customizable activity profiles | |
| Auto Pause® automatic timer halt | |
| Interval training | |
| Advanced workouts | |
| Power modes (customizable in-activity battery settings) | |
| HRM running pace and distance | |
| Auto Lap® interval tracking feature | |
| Manual lap | |
| Rest timer | |
| Configurable lap alerts | |
| Heat and altitude acclimation | |
| VO2 Max (run) | |
| VO2 Max (trail run) | |
| Realtime stamina | |
| Endurance score | |
| Load ratio | |
| Training load | |
| Training load focus | |
| Training effect | |
| Training effect (anaerobic) | |
| Primary benefit (training effect labels) | |
| Workout benefit | |
| Custom alerts | |
| Voice alerts | |
| Multisport auto transition | |
| Finish time | |
| Virtual Partner | |
| Race an Activity | |
| Manual multisport activities | |
| Garmin Live Segments | |
| Strava Live Segments | |
| Round-trip course creator (running/cycling) | |
| Trendline™ Popularity Routing | |
| Touch and/or button lock | |
| Shortcuts | |
| Auto scroll | |
| Activity history on watch | |
| Garmin Epic | |
| Physio TrueUp | |
| Unified training status | |
Running Features |
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| GPS-based distance, time and pace | |
| Running dynamics | |
| Step speed loss | yes (with compatible accessory) |
| Vertical oscillation and ratio | |
| Ground contact time and balance | yes (with compatible accessory) |
| Stride length (real time) | |
| Cadence (provides real-time number of steps per minute) | |
| Running tolerance | |
| Running economy | yes (with compatible accessory) |
| Running power | |
| Grade-adjusted pace | |
| Performance condition | |
| Lactate threshold | |
| PacePro™ pacing strategies | |
| Run workouts | |
| Hill score | |
| Trail run auto climb | |
| Race predictor | |
| Course- and weather-specific race predictor | |
| Projected race time and pace | |
| Foot pod capable | |
| Run/walk/stand detection | |
Golfing Features |
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| Preloaded with 43,000 courses worldwide | 3.33” x 1.44” x 1.44” (84.50 x 36.52 x 36.52 mm) |
| Yardage to F/M/B (distance to front, middle and back of green) | |
| Yardage to layups/doglegs | |
| Measures shot distance (calculates exact yardage for shots from anywhere on course) | |
| Digital scorecard | |
| Multi-player scorecards | yes (2) |
| Custom targets | |
| Stat tracking (strokes, putts per round, greens and fairways hit) | |
| Garmin AutoShot™ | |
| Full vector map | |
| Auto CourseView updates | |
| Green View with manual pin position | |
| Hazards and course targets | |
| PinPointer | |
| PlaysLike distance | |
| Touch-targeting (touch target on display to see the distance to any point) | |
| Handicap scoring | |
| Stableford | |
| Scramble mode | |
| Driving range activity | |
| Hand speed | |
| Backswing length | |
| Wrist rotation | |
| Hand plane | |
| Swing Tempo | |
| Tempo Training | |
| Round timer/odometer | |
| CT10 Automatic club tracking compatible (requires accessory) | |
| CT1 Automatic club tracking compatible (requires accessory) | |
| Wind speed and direction (requires connection to Garmin Golf app) | |
| Virtual caddie | |
| Pairs with Garmin Golf app | |
| Tournament legal | |
| Green Contours (with Garmin Golf membership) | |
| Putt tracking | |
| Green reading (with Garmin Golf membership) | |
| Aerial imagery (with Garmin Golf membership) | |
| Biometric data | |
| Lost ball timer | |
| Next hole navigation | |
Outdoor Recreation |
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| UltraTrac mode | |
| Elevation profile | |
| Distance to destination | |
| Barometric trend indicator with storm alert | |
| Vertical speed | |
| Total ascent/descent | |
| Rest timer (ultra run only) | |
| Auto rest | |
| Future elevation plot | |
| GPS coordinates | |
| Sight 'N Go | |
| Sun and moon information | |
| Expedition GPS Activity | |
| Tides | |
| Tide glance | |
Mapping & Navigation |
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| Point-to-point navigation | |
| Bread crumb trail in real time | |
| Back to start | |
| TracBack® | |
| Explore Nearby | |
| Up Ahead | |
| ClimbPro™ Ascent Planner | |
| NextFork™ navigation | |
| Preloaded road and trail maps | |
| Downloadable cartography support | |
Cycling Features |
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| Courses | |
| Bike lap and lap maximum power (with power sensor) | |
| Alerts (triggers alarm when you reach goals including time, distance, heart rate or calories) | |
| FTP (Functional Threshold Power) | |
| Power curve and % FTP workouts | |
| Cycle Map (routable cycling-specific street map) | |
| MTB Grit & Flow | |
| Advanced cycling dynamics | |
| Compatible with Vector™ and Rally™ (power meters) | |
| Compatible with Varia Vision™ (head-mounted display) | |
| Compatible with Varia™ radar (rear-facing radar) | |
| Compatible with Varia™ lights | |
| Speed and cadence sensor support (w/sensor) | |
| Power meter compatible | |
| Power guide | |
Swimming Features |
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| Open-water swim metrics (distance, pace, stroke count/rate, stroke distance, swim efficiency (SWOLF), calories) | |
| Pool swim metrics (lengths, distance, pace, stroke count, swim efficiency (SWOLF), calories) | |
| Stroke type detection (freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly) (pool swim only) | |
| Drill logging (pool swim only) | |
| Basic rest timer (up from 0) (pool swim only) | |
| Repeat on rest timer (pool swim only) | |
| Auto rest (pool swim only) | |
| Time and distance alerts | |
| Pacing alerts (pool swim only) | |
| Countdown start (pool swim only) | |
| Pool swim workouts | |
| Critical swim speed | |
| Underwater wrist-based heart rate | |
| Heart rate from external HRM (real-time during rests, interval and session stats during rests, and automatic heart rate download post-swim) | yes (with compatible HRM) |