Garmin Approach J1 GPS Golf Watch

The Garmin Approach J1 is the first GPS golf watch designed specifically for junior golfers. Slim, lightweight and easy to use, it features a comfortable fabric strap, simplified interface and learning-focused tools to help young players build confidence and improve their game. With over 43,000 preloaded courses, tee-off guidance and club suggestions, it’s built to support development from the first tee to the final putt.

• Junior-Focused Design – Slim, lightweight build with ComfortFit elastic fabric band
• Tee-Off Guidance – Forward tee positions adapt each hole to the golfer’s ability
• Club Suggestions – Recommends clubs based on the player’s bag
• Personal Par – Adjust par to match skill level and set realistic goals
• Simplified Interface – Clear, easy-to-read display with essential information only
• 43,000+ Preloaded Courses – Worldwide course coverage
• Digital Scorecard – Record scores directly on the watch
• Pace-of-Play Timer – Visual guidance to keep rounds moving
• On-Watch Celebrations – Encouraging animations to recognise improvement
• Water Resistant (5 ATM) – Suitable for play in wet conditions
• Up to 15 Hours GPS Battery Life – Designed to last a full day on the course
• Customisable Experience – Learning features can be disabled as skills advance

 

General

• Strap Material: Elastic fabric hook and loop

• Lens Material: Chemically strengthened glass

• Bezel Material: Anodised aluminium

• Quick Release Bands: ✔ Yes (20 mm, industry standard)

• Physical Size: 43 x 43 x 11.4 mm

• Fits Wrist Circumference: 115–195 mm

• Weight: 29 g

• Display Type: AMOLED (optional always-on mode)

• Touchscreen: ✔ Yes

• Display Resolution: 390 x 390 pixels

• Water Rating: 5 ATM

• Memory/History: 4 GB

• Charging Method: Garmin proprietary plug charger

• Battery Type: Lithium-ion

Battery Life

• Smartwatch Mode: Up to 10 days

• GPS Mode: Up to 15 hours

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Clock Features

• ✔ Time/date

• ✔ GPS time sync

• ✔ Automatic daylight saving time

• ✔ Alarm clock

• ✔ Timer

• ✔ Stopwatch

• ✔ Sunrise/sunset times

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Sensors

• ✔ GPS

• ✔ GLONASS

• ✔ Galileo

• ✔ Compass

• ✔ Gyroscope

• ✔ Accelerometer

• ✔ Ambient light sensor

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Smart Features

• Connectivity: Bluetooth® LE

• Smartphone Compatibility: iPhone®, Android™

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Activity Profiles

• ✔ Walking

• ✔ Running

• ✔ Golf

• ✔ Cycling

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Activity Tracking

• ✔ Step counter

• ✔ Customisable screens

• ✔ GPS speed & distance

• ✔ Auto Pause®

• ✔ Auto Lap®

• ✔ Touch/button lock

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Running Features

• ✔ GPS-based distance, time and pace

• ✔ Cadence (steps per minute)

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Golf Features

• ✔ 43,000+ preloaded courses worldwide

• ✔ Yardage to front/middle/back of green

• ✔ Yardage to layups/doglegs

• ✔ Measures shot distance

• ✔ Digital scorecard

• ✔ Stat tracking (strokes, putts, GIR, fairways hit)

• ✔ Garmin AutoShot™

• ✔ Auto CourseView updates

• ✔ Green View with manual pin positioning

• ✔ Hazards and course targets

• ✔ Handicap scoring

• ✔ Round timer/odometer

• ✔ Pairs with Garmin Golf™ app

• ✔ Tournament legal

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Security

• Security updates supported until: 20 January 2028