Garmin Approach S44

The Approach S44 is Garmin's 2025 mid-range watch, announced as a replacement for the S42. A 1.2-inch AMOLED in a 43mm case keeps it light at 42 grams, with 15 hours of GPS battery and 10 days in smartwatch mode. With 43,000 courses, front/middle/back yardages, hazard distances, and PinPointer it covers the practical needs without the S70's Virtual Caddie. There is no shot tracking unless you add CT10 sensors separately. It is the right pick for a golfer who wants AMOLED clarity and Garmin's course database without paying for features they will not use.