Golf watch designed specifically for youth Golfers

The Garmin Approach J1 is a lightweight and modern golf focused smartwatch designed to blend everyday comfort with on course performance. Featuring two color options - a Cloud Blue anodized aluminum bezel with a Black and Azure ComfortFit fabric band with a hook and loop closure and Silver Aluminum Bezel with Lilac ComfortFit Fabric Band with a hook and loop closure, these watches are built for all day wear. Its compact 43 x 43 x 11.4 mm case fits wrists from 115 to 195 mm and weighs only 29 grams, making it barely noticeable during play or daily activities. A chemically strengthened glass lens and an AMOLED display with optional always on mode provide durability and excellent visibility in various lighting conditions.

The display delivers a sharp 390 x 390 pixel resolution and is supported by an ambient light sensor for automatic brightness adjustment. The touchscreen interface is paired with physical controls and includes touch and button lock functionality for added reliability during activity. Powered by a lithium ion battery, the Approach J1 offers up to 10 days of battery life in smartwatch mode and up to 15 hours in GPS mode using default display settings. Charging is handled through a Garmin proprietary plug charger, and the watch includes 4 GB of internal memory for activity history and data.

Golf is where the Approach J1 truly stands out. It comes preloaded with more than 43,000 courses worldwide and provides precise yardages to the front, middle, and back of the green, as well as to layups and doglegs. Golf specific features include shot distance measurement, digital scorecard, stat tracking for strokes, putts, greens and fairways hit, and Garmin AutoShot. Additional tools such as Green View with manual pin position, hazard and course target information, handicap scoring, round timer, and Auto CourseView updates enhance the playing experience. The watch is tournament legal and pairs with the Garmin Golf app, making it a complete and compliant companion for golfers of all levels.

In terms of sensors and connectivity, the Approach J1 is well equipped. It supports GPS, GLONASS, and Galileo for accurate positioning and distance tracking. Additional sensors include a compass, gyroscope, accelerometer, and ambient light sensor. Bluetooth LE connectivity allows the watch to pair seamlessly with iPhone and Android smartphones, enabling smart features and integration with the Garmin Golf app. Standard clock features such as alarms, timers, stopwatch, sunrise and sunset times, and GPS time synchronization are also included.

The watch supports a variety of activity profiles, including walking, running, biking, and golfing. Activity tracking features include step counting, GPS based speed and distance, Auto Pause automatic timer halt, Auto Lap interval tracking, and customizable data pages. For runners, the watch provides GPS based distance, time, pace, and real time cadence, making it a capable option for fitness tracking beyond the golf course.