{"id":12160,"date":"2026-10-06T14:23:21","date_gmt":"2026-10-06T13:23:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thegolfshoponline.co.uk\/blog\/?p=12160\/"},"modified":"2026-10-06T14:23:21","modified_gmt":"2026-10-06T13:23:21","slug":"garmin-s72","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thegolfshoponline.co.uk\/blog\/garmin-s72\/","title":{"rendered":"Garmin S72 Review: The Ultimate Golf Watch?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"background: #ffffff; color: #4a4a46; font-family: 'Source Sans 3',-apple-system,Segoe UI,Roboto,sans-serif; line-height: 1.7; font-size: 17px; padding: 24px 15px 40px; border-radius: 10px;\">\n<h2 style=\"font-family: 'Libre Baskerville',Georgia,serif; color: #398100; font-size: 30px; margin: 0 0 18px; line-height: 1.3;\">Garmin S72 Review 2026: S72 vs S70 vs S50 Compared<\/h2>\n<div style=\"background: #fff8e1; border-left: 5px solid #398100; border-radius: 8px; padding: 24px 26px; margin: 0 0 32px; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 24px; align-items: center;\">\n<div style=\"flex: 1 1 340px; min-width: 0;\">\n<div style=\"color: #398100; font-size: 11px; font-weight: bold; letter-spacing: 1.5px; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 10px;\">Quick Verdict<\/div>\n<div style=\"color: #333; font-size: 18px; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.5;\">The Garmin S72 is Garmin&#8217;s most advanced golf watch yet, adding green reading, aerial imagery, swing metrics, a speaker, and an LED flashlight to everything the S70 already did well.<\/div>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/MRmD-f7mGi0?si=VHPOdQc4qNkooYMo\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<div style=\"color: #4a4a46; font-size: 15px; margin-top: 10px;\">Both sizes cost \u00a3699.99 and are available to order from 9 October. If you do not need the new extras, the S70 (from \u00a3469) and S50 (\u00a3329) remain excellent value. Every watch comes with free UK delivery and our 60-day returns policy.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"flex: 1 1 240px; max-width: 300px; text-align: center;\">\n<p><a style=\"display: block; background: #7fba23; color: #fff; text-decoration: none; border-radius: 6px; padding: 14px 18px; font-weight: bold; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.3;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thegolfshoponline.co.uk\/garmin-golf\/accessories\/gps-units\/?attrs=32&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=garmins72&amp;utm_campaign=garmin-approach-s72-verdict\">Garmin S72<span style=\"display: block; font-weight: 600; font-size: 12px; margin-top: 4px;\">Top Pick \u00b7 \u00a3699.99 \u2192<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"color: #398100; font-size: 13px; margin-top: 9px;\"><span style=\"color: #398100; letter-spacing: 1px;\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/span> <strong style=\"color: #333;\">4.7\/5<\/strong> <span style=\"color: #7a7a76;\">(PGA team rating)<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<figure style=\"margin: 22px 0;\"><img style=\"max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; margin: 0 auto; border-radius: 8px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thegolfshoponline.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/88118-D-FAN_metric-scaled.webp\" alt=\"Garmin Approach S72 golf watch in all four colourways\" \/><figcaption style=\"text-align: center; color: #7a7a76; font-size: 13px; margin-top: 8px;\">The Garmin S72 comes in two sizes and four colourways, all with a titanium bezel and sapphire lens.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div style=\"background: #fff; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 10px; overflow: hidden; margin: 18px 0 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background: #398100; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; padding: 14px 20px; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px;\"><span style=\"color: #fff; font-family: 'Libre Baskerville',Georgia,serif; font-size: 17px;\">Garmin S72 vs S70 vs S50: Full Comparison<\/span><br \/>\n<a style=\"color: #fff; font-size: 13px; text-decoration: none; font-weight: 600;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thegolfshoponline.co.uk\/garmin-golf\/accessories\/gps-units\/?attrs=32&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=garmins72&amp;utm_campaign=garmin-gps-units\">View all \u2192<\/a><\/div>\n<div style=\"overflow-x: auto; -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;\">\n<table style=\"width: 100%; min-width: 0; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 13.5px;\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"background: #398100; color: #fff; text-align: left; padding: 9px 8px; font-size: 12.5px;\">Watch<\/th>\n<th style=\"background: #398100; color: #fff; text-align: left; padding: 9px 8px; font-size: 12.5px;\">Price<\/th>\n<th style=\"background: #398100; color: #fff; text-align: left; padding: 9px 8px; font-size: 12.5px;\">Display<\/th>\n<th style=\"background: #398100; color: #fff; text-align: left; padding: 9px 8px; font-size: 12.5px;\">Battery (smartwatch \/ golf)<\/th>\n<th style=\"background: #398100; color: #fff; text-align: left; padding: 9px 8px; font-size: 12.5px;\">Build<\/th>\n<th style=\"background: #398100; color: #fff; padding: 9px 8px;\"><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"background: #e8f5e9;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 8px; border-top: 1px solid #ddd;\"><strong>Garmin S72 47 mm<\/strong> <span style=\"display: inline-block; background: #398100; color: #fff; border-radius: 20px; padding: 2px 9px; font-size: 10px; font-weight: bold; text-transform: uppercase;\">Top Pick<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 8px; border-top: 1px solid #ddd; font-size: 17px; font-weight: bold; color: #398100; white-space: nowrap;\">\u00a3699.99<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 8px; border-top: 1px solid #ddd;\">1.4&#8243; AMOLED, 454 x 454<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 8px; border-top: 1px solid #ddd;\">Up to 16 days \/ 20 hrs golf<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 8px; border-top: 1px solid #ddd;\">Titanium bezel, sapphire lens<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 8px; border-top: 1px solid #ddd;\"><a style=\"display: inline-block; background: #7fba23; color: #fff; text-decoration: none; padding: 7px 12px; border-radius: 4px; font-size: 12.5px; font-weight: 600; white-space: nowrap;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thegolfshoponline.co.uk\/garmin-golf\/accessories\/gps-units\/?attrs=32&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=garmins72&amp;utm_campaign=garmin-approach-s72-47mm-table\">Shop \u2192<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #ffffff;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 8px; border-top: 1px solid #ddd;\"><strong>Garmin S72 43 mm<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 8px; border-top: 1px solid #ddd; font-size: 17px; font-weight: bold; color: #398100; white-space: nowrap;\">\u00a3699.99<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 8px; border-top: 1px solid #ddd;\">1.3&#8243; AMOLED, 416 x 416<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 8px; border-top: 1px solid #ddd;\">Up to 10 days \/ 15 hrs golf<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 8px; border-top: 1px solid #ddd;\">Titanium bezel, sapphire lens<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 8px; border-top: 1px solid #ddd;\"><a style=\"display: inline-block; background: #7fba23; color: #fff; text-decoration: none; padding: 7px 12px; border-radius: 4px; font-size: 12.5px; font-weight: 600; white-space: nowrap;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thegolfshoponline.co.uk\/garmin-golf\/accessories\/gps-units\/?attrs=32&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=garmins72&amp;utm_campaign=garmin-approach-s72-43mm-table\">Shop \u2192<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #f8f9fa;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 8px; border-top: 1px solid #ddd;\"><strong>Garmin S70 47 mm<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 8px; border-top: 1px solid #ddd; font-size: 17px; font-weight: bold; color: #398100; white-space: nowrap;\">\u00a3519<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 8px; border-top: 1px solid #ddd;\">1.4&#8243; AMOLED<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 8px; border-top: 1px solid #ddd;\">Up to 21 days \/ 20 hrs GPS<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 8px; border-top: 1px solid #ddd;\">Ceramic bezel, silicone strap<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 8px; border-top: 1px solid #ddd;\"><a style=\"display: inline-block; background: #7fba23; color: #fff; text-decoration: none; padding: 7px 12px; border-radius: 4px; font-size: 12.5px; font-weight: 600; white-space: nowrap;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thegolfshoponline.co.uk\/garmin-approach-s70-golf-gps-watch-47mm\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=garmins72&amp;utm_campaign=garmin-approach-s70-47mm-table\">Shop \u2192<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #ffffff;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 8px; border-top: 1px solid #ddd;\"><strong>Garmin S70 42 mm<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 8px; border-top: 1px solid #ddd; font-size: 17px; font-weight: bold; color: #398100; white-space: nowrap;\">\u00a3469<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 8px; border-top: 1px solid #ddd;\">1.2&#8243; AMOLED<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 8px; border-top: 1px solid #ddd;\">Up to 14 days \/ 15 hrs GPS<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 8px; border-top: 1px solid #ddd;\">Ceramic bezel, silicone strap<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 8px; border-top: 1px solid #ddd;\"><a style=\"display: inline-block; background: #7fba23; color: #fff; text-decoration: none; padding: 7px 12px; border-radius: 4px; font-size: 12.5px; font-weight: 600; white-space: nowrap;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thegolfshoponline.co.uk\/garmin-approach-s70-golf-gps-watch-42mm\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=garmins72&amp;utm_campaign=garmin-approach-s70-42mm-table\">Shop \u2192<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #f8f9fa;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 8px; border-top: 1px solid #ddd;\"><strong>Garmin S50<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 8px; border-top: 1px solid #ddd; font-size: 17px; font-weight: bold; color: #398100; white-space: nowrap;\">\u00a3329<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 8px; border-top: 1px solid #ddd;\">1.2&#8243; AMOLED<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 8px; border-top: 1px solid #ddd;\">Up to 10 days \/ 15 hrs GPS<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 8px; border-top: 1px solid #ddd;\">Gorilla Glass 3, nylon strap<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 8px; border-top: 1px solid #ddd;\"><a style=\"display: inline-block; background: #7fba23; color: #fff; text-decoration: none; padding: 7px 12px; border-radius: 4px; font-size: 12.5px; font-weight: 600; white-space: nowrap;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thegolfshoponline.co.uk\/garmin-approach-s50-gps-golf-watch\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=garmins72&amp;utm_campaign=garmin-approach-s50-table\">Shop \u2192<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center; color: #7a7a76; font-size: 14px; margin: 10px 0 26px;\"><strong>All five feature<\/strong> 43,000+ preloaded courses, front, middle and back yardages, PlaysLike distance and a 5 ATM water rating. Tip: scroll the table sideways on mobile to see all columns.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"introduction\" style=\"font-family: 'Libre Baskerville',Georgia,serif; color: #398100; font-size: 26px; margin: 48px 0 14px; line-height: 1.3;\">Introducing the Garmin S72<\/h2>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 16px;\">Garmin calls the Approach S72 &#8220;our most advanced golf smartwatch ever&#8221;, and at \u00a3699.99 it is the most expensive watch in the Approach golf range. For that money you get a titanium bezel, a sapphire crystal lens, a bright AMOLED display and the longest feature list Garmin has ever put into a golf watch.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 16px;\">The headline additions are green reading, aerial imagery, putting analysis and golf biometric data with a Garmin Golf membership, plus wrist-based swing metrics, a driving range mode, a built-in speaker and microphone, and an LED flashlight. It also brings the ECG app and full-colour mapping from Garmin&#8217;s fitness watches.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 16px;\">Our PGA professional team explains what is new, how the S72 compares with the <a style=\"color: #398100;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thegolfshoponline.co.uk\/garmin-approach-s70-golf-gps-watch-47mm\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=garmins72&amp;utm_campaign=garmin-approach-s70-47mm-intro\">Approach S70<\/a> and <a style=\"color: #398100;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thegolfshoponline.co.uk\/garmin-approach-s50-gps-golf-watch\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=garmins72&amp;utm_campaign=garmin-approach-s50-intro\">Approach S50<\/a>, and which watch makes most sense for your game. If you are new to golf watches, our guide to <a style=\"color: #398100;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thegolfshoponline.co.uk\/blog\/gps-golf-watches\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=garmins72&amp;utm_campaign=gps-golf-watches\">GPS golf watches<\/a> covers the basics.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"margin: 22px 0;\"><img style=\"max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; margin: 0 auto; border-radius: 8px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thegolfshoponline.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/88119-3-D_metric.webp\" alt=\"Golfer checking the Garmin Approach S72 on the course\" \/><figcaption style=\"text-align: center; color: #7a7a76; font-size: 13px; margin-top: 8px;\">Lightweight and comfortable, the S72 is designed to be worn for the whole round and beyond.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"what-to-look-for\" style=\"font-family: 'Libre Baskerville',Georgia,serif; color: #398100; font-size: 26px; margin: 48px 0 14px; line-height: 1.3;\">What to Look For in a Premium Golf Watch<\/h2>\n<div style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr)); gap: 16px; margin: 22px 0;\">\n<div style=\"background: #fff; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 10px; padding: 18px;\">\n<h4 style=\"font-family: 'Libre Baskerville',Georgia,serif; color: #398100; margin: 0 0 8px; font-size: 16px;\">Display<\/h4>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 14.5px;\">AMOLED screens are easy to read in sun, and bigger displays show more of the hole.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background: #fff; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 10px; padding: 18px;\">\n<h4 style=\"font-family: 'Libre Baskerville',Georgia,serif; color: #398100; margin: 0 0 8px; font-size: 16px;\">Battery life<\/h4>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 14.5px;\">Check golf-mode hours, not just smartwatch days.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background: #fff; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 10px; padding: 18px;\">\n<h4 style=\"font-family: 'Libre Baskerville',Georgia,serif; color: #398100; margin: 0 0 8px; font-size: 16px;\">Membership features<\/h4>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 14.5px;\">Green contours, green reading and aerial imagery need a paid Garmin Golf membership.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background: #fff; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 10px; padding: 18px;\">\n<h4 style=\"font-family: 'Libre Baskerville',Georgia,serif; color: #398100; margin: 0 0 8px; font-size: 16px;\">Build and comfort<\/h4>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 14.5px;\">Titanium and sapphire resist knocks; a fabric band is cool and light.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background: #fff; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 10px; padding: 18px;\">\n<h4 style=\"font-family: 'Libre Baskerville',Georgia,serif; color: #398100; margin: 0 0 8px; font-size: 16px;\">Swing and stats tools<\/h4>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 14.5px;\">Shot detection, club tracking and swing metrics turn the watch into a coach.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background: #fff; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 10px; padding: 18px;\">\n<h4 style=\"font-family: 'Libre Baskerville',Georgia,serif; color: #398100; margin: 0 0 8px; font-size: 16px;\">Tournament use<\/h4>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 14.5px;\">A Tournament Mode keeps the watch legal in competition.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background: #f8f9fa; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 10px; padding: 18px 20px; margin: 26px 0;\">\n<div style=\"font-family: 'Libre Baskerville',Georgia,serif; color: #398100; font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 10px;\">Quick Navigation<\/div>\n<table style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border-top: 1px solid #ddd;\"><a style=\"color: #398100; font-weight: 600;\" href=\"#best-overall\">Best overall<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border-top: 1px solid #ddd; font-size: 14.5px; color: #7a7a76;\">Garmin S72 47 mm, \u00a3699.99<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border-top: 1px solid #ddd;\"><a style=\"color: #398100; font-weight: 600;\" href=\"#best-for-smaller-wrists\">Best for smaller wrists<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border-top: 1px solid #ddd; font-size: 14.5px; color: #7a7a76;\">Garmin S72 43 mm, \u00a3699.99<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border-top: 1px solid #ddd;\"><a style=\"color: #398100; font-weight: 600;\" href=\"#best-for-battery-life\">Best for battery life<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border-top: 1px solid #ddd; font-size: 14.5px; color: #7a7a76;\">Garmin S70 47 mm, \u00a3519<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border-top: 1px solid #ddd;\"><a style=\"color: #398100; font-weight: 600;\" href=\"#best-value\">Best value<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border-top: 1px solid #ddd; font-size: 14.5px; color: #7a7a76;\">Garmin S50, \u00a3329<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border-top: 1px solid #ddd;\"><a style=\"color: #398100; font-weight: 600;\" href=\"#whats-new\">What is new on the S72<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border-top: 1px solid #ddd; font-size: 14.5px; color: #7a7a76;\">Guide section<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border-top: 1px solid #ddd;\"><a style=\"color: #398100; font-weight: 600;\" href=\"#spec-comparison\">Side-by-side specs<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border-top: 1px solid #ddd; font-size: 14.5px; color: #7a7a76;\">Guide section<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border-top: 1px solid #ddd;\"><a style=\"color: #398100; font-weight: 600;\" href=\"#performance-ratings\">Performance ratings<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border-top: 1px solid #ddd; font-size: 14.5px; color: #7a7a76;\">Guide section<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border-top: 1px solid #ddd;\"><a style=\"color: #398100; font-weight: 600;\" href=\"#buying-guide\">Which watch is right for you?<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border-top: 1px solid #ddd; font-size: 14.5px; color: #7a7a76;\">Guide section<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border-top: 1px solid #ddd;\"><a style=\"color: #398100; font-weight: 600;\" href=\"#faq\">FAQs<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border-top: 1px solid #ddd; font-size: 14.5px; color: #7a7a76;\">Guide section<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"best-overall\" style=\"border-top: 3px solid #398100; padding-top: 28px; margin-top: 46px;\">\n<div style=\"background: #fff; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 12px; box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.07); padding: 20px; margin: 0 0 22px;\">\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 20px; align-items: flex-start;\">\n<div style=\"flex: 0 0 140px; background: #f8f9fa; border-radius: 8px; height: 150px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;\"><img style=\"max-width: 100%; height: auto; max-height: 130px; object-fit: contain;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thegolfshoponline.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Screenshot-2026-10-06-at-13.10.33.png\" alt=\"Garmin Approach S72 47 mm\" \/><\/div>\n<div style=\"flex: 1 1 300px; min-width: 0;\">\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 6px; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; flex-wrap: wrap;\"><span style=\"display: inline-block; background: #398100; color: #fff; border-radius: 20px; padding: 3px 11px; font-size: 11px; font-weight: bold; text-transform: uppercase;\">\u2605 #1 Top Pick<\/span><span style=\"color: #398100; font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: 1px;\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/span><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"font-family: 'Libre Baskerville',Georgia,serif; color: #398100; font-size: 23px; margin: 2px 0 4px;\">Best overall: Garmin S72 47 mm<\/h2>\n<div style=\"color: #7a7a76; font-size: 13px; margin-bottom: 10px;\">Golf GPS smartwatch \u00b7 47 mm \u00b7 1.4&#8243; AMOLED \u00b7 Titanium bezel \u00b7 Sapphire lens<\/div>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 14.5px;\">The flagship size gives you the larger 1.4-inch screen and the longest battery life in the S72 range, making green reading and aerial imagery easier to see at a glance.<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 6px; margin-top: 12px;\"><span style=\"background: #e8f5e9; color: #398100; border-radius: 20px; font-size: 11px; padding: 4px 10px; font-weight: 600;\">Green reading*<\/span><span style=\"background: #e8f5e9; color: #398100; border-radius: 20px; font-size: 11px; padding: 4px 10px; font-weight: 600;\">Aerial imagery*<\/span><span style=\"background: #e8f5e9; color: #398100; border-radius: 20px; font-size: 11px; padding: 4px 10px; font-weight: 600;\">Swing metrics<\/span><span style=\"background: #e8f5e9; color: #398100; border-radius: 20px; font-size: 11px; padding: 4px 10px; font-weight: 600;\">Speaker and mic<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px 20px; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; border-top: 1px solid #e0e0e0; margin-top: 16px; padding-top: 16px;\">\n<div style=\"flex: 0 0 auto;\"><span style=\"font-size: 30px; font-weight: bold; color: #398100; line-height: 1;\">\u00a3699.99<\/span><span style=\"color: #7a7a76; font-size: 12px; margin-left: 10px;\">Inc. VAT \u00b7 Free UK delivery over \u00a330<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"flex: 0 0 auto; text-align: right;\">\n<p><a style=\"display: inline-block; background: #7fba23; color: #fff; text-decoration: none; border-radius: 6px; padding: 12px 30px; font-weight: bold; font-size: 15px;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thegolfshoponline.co.uk\/garmin-golf\/accessories\/gps-units\/?attrs=32&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=garmins72&amp;utm_campaign=garmin-approach-s72-47mm-cta\">Shop Now \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"color: #398100; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 600; margin-top: 8px;\">\u2713 60-Day Returns<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 16px;\">The 47 mm Approach S72 is the version our PGA professional team would choose for most golfers. Its 1.4-inch, 454 x 454 AMOLED display matters more here than on any previous Approach, because aerial imagery and green reading screens pack in detail that is easier to read on a bigger canvas.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 16px;\">Garmin quotes up to 16 days in smartwatch mode and up to 20 hours in golf mode on default settings, enough for four or five rounds between charges for most players. It fits wrists from 154 to 229 mm and takes 22 mm QuickFit bands. Colour options are Carbon Gray\/Red DLC titanium with a black band, or Silver\/Citron titanium with a Fog Grey\/Citron band.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 16px;\">Build and features match the 43 mm model. Features marked * need a Garmin Golf membership. The S72 isn&#8217;t listed on our site yet, so the links in this guide take you to our <a style=\"color: #398100;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thegolfshoponline.co.uk\/garmin-golf\/accessories\/gps-units\/?attrs=32&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=garmins72&amp;utm_campaign=garmin-gps-units-text\">Garmin GPS watch range<\/a>, where it will appear first.<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr)); gap: 20px; margin: 18px 0 0;\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"color: #398100; font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 1px; text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 8px;\">Strengths<\/div>\n<ul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 18px; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.7;\">\n<li>Largest, sharpest S72 display<\/li>\n<li>Up to 20 hours of golf on one charge<\/li>\n<li>Titanium and sapphire build<\/li>\n<li>Most complete golf feature set Garmin offers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div style=\"color: #dc4332; font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 1px; text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 8px;\">Considerations<\/div>\n<ul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 18px; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.7;\">\n<li>\u00a3699.99 is a big step up from the S70<\/li>\n<li>Key new golf features need a paid membership<\/li>\n<li>Shorter smartwatch battery than the S70 47 mm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin: 34px 0;\">\n<div style=\"font-size: 11px; font-weight: bold; letter-spacing: 1.5px; text-transform: uppercase; color: #7a7a76; margin: 0 0 12px;\">Also in this guide<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr)); gap: 14px;\">\n<div style=\"background: #fff; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 8px; padding: 12px; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px;\">\n<div style=\"flex: 0 0 56px; width: 56px; height: 56px; background: #f8f9fa; border-radius: 6px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;\"><img style=\"max-width: 100%; height: auto; max-height: 48px; object-fit: contain;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thegolfshoponline.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/88119-2-D_metric.webp\" alt=\"Garmin Approach S72 43 mm\" \/><\/div>\n<div style=\"flex: 1; min-width: 0;\">\n<div style=\"font-size: 13px; font-weight: bold; color: #398100; line-height: 1.25;\">Garmin 72 43 mm<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size: 12px; color: #7a7a76; margin: 2px 0;\">Same features, smaller case<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size: 13px; font-weight: bold; color: #398100;\">\u00a3699.99<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a style=\"color: #398100; font-weight: bold; font-size: 13px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thegolfshoponline.co.uk\/garmin-golf\/accessories\/gps-units\/?attrs=32&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=garmins72&amp;utm_campaign=garmin-approach-s72-43mm-strip\">Shop \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background: #fff; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 8px; padding: 12px; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px;\">\n<div style=\"flex: 0 0 56px; width: 56px; height: 56px; background: #f8f9fa; border-radius: 6px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;\"><img style=\"max-width: 100%; height: auto; max-height: 48px; object-fit: contain;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thegolfshoponline.co.uk\/assets\/images\/productimages\/original\/D1B9A28B-B913-7747-785D2744FF810BB1.jpg\" alt=\"Garmin Approach S70 47 mm\" \/><\/div>\n<div style=\"flex: 1; min-width: 0;\">\n<div style=\"font-size: 13px; font-weight: bold; color: #398100; line-height: 1.25;\">Garmin Approach S70 47 mm<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size: 12px; color: #7a7a76; margin: 2px 0;\">Up to 21 days battery<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size: 13px; font-weight: bold; color: #398100;\">\u00a3519<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a style=\"color: #398100; font-weight: bold; font-size: 13px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thegolfshoponline.co.uk\/garmin-approach-s70-golf-gps-watch-47mm\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=garmins72&amp;utm_campaign=garmin-approach-s70-47mm-strip\">Shop \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background: #fff; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 8px; padding: 12px; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px;\">\n<div style=\"flex: 0 0 56px; width: 56px; height: 56px; background: #f8f9fa; border-radius: 6px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;\"><img style=\"max-width: 100%; height: auto; max-height: 48px; object-fit: contain;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thegolfshoponline.co.uk\/assets\/images\/productimages\/original\/D43881BC-9995-CFD7-2051C939D32FF1FF.jpg\" alt=\"Garmin Approach S70 42 mm\" \/><\/div>\n<div style=\"flex: 1; min-width: 0;\">\n<div style=\"font-size: 13px; font-weight: bold; color: #398100; line-height: 1.25;\">Garmin Approach S70 42 mm<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size: 12px; color: #7a7a76; margin: 2px 0;\">Compact S70 option<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size: 13px; font-weight: bold; color: #398100;\">\u00a3469<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a style=\"color: #398100; font-weight: bold; font-size: 13px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thegolfshoponline.co.uk\/garmin-approach-s70-golf-gps-watch-42mm\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=garmins72&amp;utm_campaign=garmin-approach-s70-42mm-strip\">Shop \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background: #fff; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 8px; padding: 12px; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px;\">\n<div style=\"flex: 0 0 56px; width: 56px; height: 56px; background: #f8f9fa; border-radius: 6px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;\"><img style=\"max-width: 100%; height: auto; max-height: 48px; object-fit: contain;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thegolfshoponline.co.uk\/assets\/images\/productimages\/original\/p1ii8jjcqp1f0u79u1p69ct11j1j4.jpg\" alt=\"Garmin Approach S50\" \/><\/div>\n<div style=\"flex: 1; min-width: 0;\">\n<div style=\"font-size: 13px; font-weight: bold; color: #398100; line-height: 1.25;\">Garmin Approach S50<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size: 12px; color: #7a7a76; margin: 2px 0;\">AMOLED for under \u00a3330<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size: 13px; font-weight: bold; color: #398100;\">\u00a3329<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a style=\"color: #398100; font-weight: bold; font-size: 13px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thegolfshoponline.co.uk\/garmin-approach-s50-gps-golf-watch\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=garmins72&amp;utm_campaign=garmin-approach-s50-strip\">Shop \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"best-for-smaller-wrists\" style=\"border-top: 3px solid #398100; padding-top: 28px; margin-top: 46px;\">\n<div style=\"background: #fff; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 12px; box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.07); padding: 20px; margin: 0 0 22px;\">\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 20px; align-items: flex-start;\">\n<div style=\"flex: 0 0 140px; background: #f8f9fa; border-radius: 8px; height: 150px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;\"><img style=\"max-width: 100%; height: auto; max-height: 130px; object-fit: contain;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thegolfshoponline.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/88119-2-D_metric.webp\" alt=\"Garmin Approach S72 43 mm\" \/><\/div>\n<div style=\"flex: 1 1 300px; min-width: 0;\">\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 6px; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; flex-wrap: wrap;\"><span style=\"display: inline-block; background: #e8f5e9; color: #398100; border-radius: 20px; padding: 3px 11px; font-size: 11px; font-weight: bold; text-transform: uppercase;\">Compact flagship<\/span><span style=\"color: #398100; font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: 1px;\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2606<\/span><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"font-family: 'Libre Baskerville',Georgia,serif; color: #398100; font-size: 23px; margin: 2px 0 4px;\">Best for smaller wrists: Garmin S72 43 mm<\/h2>\n<div style=\"color: #7a7a76; font-size: 13px; margin-bottom: 10px;\">Golf GPS smartwatch \u00b7 43 mm \u00b7 1.3&#8243; AMOLED \u00b7 41 g with ComfortFit band<\/div>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 14.5px;\">Every S72 feature in a slimmer 12.93 mm case that fits wrists from 130 to 200 mm, ideal for lady golfers and anyone who prefers a lighter watch.<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 6px; margin-top: 12px;\"><span style=\"background: #e8f5e9; color: #398100; border-radius: 20px; font-size: 11px; padding: 4px 10px; font-weight: 600;\">Same features as 47 mm<\/span><span style=\"background: #e8f5e9; color: #398100; border-radius: 20px; font-size: 11px; padding: 4px 10px; font-weight: 600;\">41 g<\/span><span style=\"background: #e8f5e9; color: #398100; border-radius: 20px; font-size: 11px; padding: 4px 10px; font-weight: 600;\">20 mm QuickFit<\/span><span style=\"background: #e8f5e9; color: #398100; border-radius: 20px; font-size: 11px; padding: 4px 10px; font-weight: 600;\">Two colourways<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px 20px; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; border-top: 1px solid #e0e0e0; margin-top: 16px; padding-top: 16px;\">\n<div style=\"flex: 0 0 auto;\"><span style=\"font-size: 30px; font-weight: bold; color: #398100; line-height: 1;\">\u00a3699.99<\/span><span style=\"color: #7a7a76; font-size: 12px; margin-left: 10px;\">Inc. VAT \u00b7 Free UK delivery over \u00a330<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"flex: 0 0 auto; text-align: right;\">\n<p><a style=\"display: inline-block; background: #7fba23; color: #fff; text-decoration: none; border-radius: 6px; padding: 12px 30px; font-weight: bold; font-size: 15px;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thegolfshoponline.co.uk\/garmin-golf\/accessories\/gps-units\/?attrs=32&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=garmins72&amp;utm_campaign=garmin-approach-s72-43mm-cta\">Shop Now \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"color: #398100; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 600; margin-top: 8px;\">\u2713 60-Day Returns<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 16px;\">The 43 mm Garmin S72 has the same features as the larger model at the same price. The differences are a 1.3-inch, 416 x 416 display, a 43 x 43 x 12.93 mm case and a listed weight of 41g.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 16px;\">Battery is the trade-off: up to 10 days in smartwatch mode and 15 hours in golf mode. Colourways are Carbon Gray\/Heritage Bronze DLC titanium with a Pebble Grey band, and Soft Gold\/Blush Pink titanium with a French Grey\/Blush Pink band.<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr)); gap: 20px; margin: 18px 0 0;\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"color: #398100; font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 1px; text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 8px;\">Strengths<\/div>\n<ul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 18px; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.7;\">\n<li>Full S72 feature set in a smaller case<\/li>\n<li>Fits wrists from 130 mm<\/li>\n<li>Light and comfortable all day<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div style=\"color: #dc4332; font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 1px; text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 8px;\">Considerations<\/div>\n<ul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 18px; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.7;\">\n<li>Shorter battery than the 47 mm<\/li>\n<li>Smaller screen for aerial imagery and green maps<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"whats-new\" style=\"font-family: 'Libre Baskerville',Georgia,serif; color: #398100; font-size: 26px; margin: 48px 0 14px; line-height: 1.3;\">What Is New on the Garmin S72?<\/h2>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 16px;\">Here are the S72 features that set it apart from the watches below it. Several of the most exciting golf tools rely on a Garmin Golf membership, so we have flagged those clearly.<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr)); gap: 16px; margin: 22px 0;\">\n<figure style=\"margin: 0; background: #f8f9fa; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 10px; padding: 12px; text-align: center;\"><img style=\"max-width: 100%; height: auto; max-height: 260px; object-fit: contain;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thegolfshoponline.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Screenshot-2026-10-06-at-13.10.56.png\" alt=\"Garmin Approach S72 green reading screen\" \/><figcaption style=\"color: #4a4a46; font-size: 13.5px; margin-top: 8px;\"><strong style=\"color: #398100;\">Green reading*<\/strong><br \/>\nUses green contour data to show your aim point once the pin position is set, on selected courses.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure style=\"margin: 0; background: #f8f9fa; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 10px; padding: 12px; text-align: center;\"><img style=\"max-width: 100%; height: auto; max-height: 260px; object-fit: contain;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thegolfshoponline.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Screenshot-2026-10-06-at-13.11.02.png\" alt=\"Garmin Approach S72 aerial imagery with yardages\" \/><figcaption style=\"color: #4a4a46; font-size: 13.5px; margin-top: 8px;\"><strong style=\"color: #398100;\">Aerial imagery*<\/strong><br \/>\nAn enhanced view of the shot ahead to plan lay-ups and pick the safe side to miss.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure style=\"margin: 0; background: #f8f9fa; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 10px; padding: 12px; text-align: center;\"><img style=\"max-width: 100%; height: auto; max-height: 260px; object-fit: contain;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thegolfshoponline.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Screenshot-2026-10-06-at-13.10.40.png\" alt=\"Garmin Approach S72 golf biometric data screen\" \/><figcaption style=\"color: #4a4a46; font-size: 13.5px; margin-top: 8px;\"><strong style=\"color: #398100;\">Golf biometric data*<\/strong><br \/>\nAfter the round, see how heart rate affected your performance and spot trends in your scores.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure style=\"margin: 0; background: #f8f9fa; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 10px; padding: 12px; text-align: center;\"><img style=\"max-width: 100%; height: auto; max-height: 260px; object-fit: contain;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thegolfshoponline.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/88119-6-D.webp\" alt=\"Garmin Approach S72 voice control listening screen\" \/><figcaption style=\"color: #4a4a46; font-size: 13.5px; margin-top: 8px;\"><strong style=\"color: #398100;\">Speaker and microphone<\/strong><br \/>\nTake calls when paired to your phone and control the watch with your voice.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure style=\"margin: 0; background: #f8f9fa; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 10px; padding: 12px; text-align: center;\"><img style=\"max-width: 100%; height: auto; max-height: 260px; object-fit: contain;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thegolfshoponline.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/88119-1-D.webp\" alt=\"Side view of the Garmin Approach S72 titanium case\" \/><figcaption style=\"color: #4a4a46; font-size: 13.5px; margin-top: 8px;\"><strong style=\"color: #398100;\">Titanium and sapphire<\/strong><br \/>\nA lightweight titanium bezel, sapphire crystal lens and ComfortFit fabric band.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure style=\"margin: 0; background: #f8f9fa; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 10px; padding: 12px; text-align: center;\"><img style=\"max-width: 100%; height: auto; max-height: 260px; object-fit: contain;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thegolfshoponline.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/88119-4-D.webp\" alt=\"Garmin Approach S72 AMOLED display close-up\" \/><figcaption style=\"color: #4a4a46; font-size: 13.5px; margin-top: 8px;\"><strong style=\"color: #398100;\">Bright AMOLED display<\/strong><br \/>\nEasy to read in sunshine, with an optional always-on mode.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 16px;\">The S72 also adds wrist swing metrics (hand speed, backswing length, wrist rotation, hand plane and tempo) and a driving range activity. It also gains a lost ball timer, next hole navigation, full-colour mapping, the ECG app and an LED flashlight. * Requires an active Garmin Golf membership.<\/p>\n<div id=\"best-for-battery-life\" style=\"border-top: 3px solid #398100; padding-top: 28px; margin-top: 46px;\">\n<div style=\"background: #fff; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 12px; box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.07); padding: 20px; margin: 0 0 22px;\">\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 20px; align-items: flex-start;\">\n<div style=\"flex: 0 0 140px; background: #f8f9fa; border-radius: 8px; height: 150px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;\"><img style=\"max-width: 100%; height: auto; max-height: 130px; object-fit: contain;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thegolfshoponline.co.uk\/assets\/images\/productimages\/original\/D1B9A28B-B913-7747-785D2744FF810BB1.jpg\" alt=\"Garmin Approach S70 47 mm\" \/><\/div>\n<div style=\"flex: 1 1 300px; min-width: 0;\">\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 6px; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; flex-wrap: wrap;\"><span style=\"display: inline-block; background: #e8f5e9; color: #398100; border-radius: 20px; padding: 3px 11px; font-size: 11px; font-weight: bold; text-transform: uppercase;\">Proven favourite<\/span><span style=\"color: #398100; font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: 1px;\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2606<\/span><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"font-family: 'Libre Baskerville',Georgia,serif; color: #398100; font-size: 23px; margin: 2px 0 4px;\">Best for battery life: Garmin S70 47 mm<\/h2>\n<div style=\"color: #7a7a76; font-size: 13px; margin-bottom: 10px;\">Golf GPS smartwatch \u00b7 47 mm \u00b7 1.4&#8243; AMOLED \u00b7 Ceramic bezel<\/div>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 14.5px;\">The S70 delivers the same 1.4-inch AMOLED screen size, Virtual Caddie and PlaysLike distance as the S72, with up to 21 days of smartwatch battery for \u00a3180 less.<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 6px; margin-top: 12px;\"><span style=\"background: #e8f5e9; color: #398100; border-radius: 20px; font-size: 11px; padding: 4px 10px; font-weight: 600;\">Up to 21 days battery<\/span><span style=\"background: #e8f5e9; color: #398100; border-radius: 20px; font-size: 11px; padding: 4px 10px; font-weight: 600;\">Virtual Caddie<\/span><span style=\"background: #e8f5e9; color: #398100; border-radius: 20px; font-size: 11px; padding: 4px 10px; font-weight: 600;\">Green contours*<\/span><span style=\"background: #e8f5e9; color: #398100; border-radius: 20px; font-size: 11px; padding: 4px 10px; font-weight: 600;\">CT10 compatible<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px 20px; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; border-top: 1px solid #e0e0e0; margin-top: 16px; padding-top: 16px;\">\n<div style=\"flex: 0 0 auto;\"><span style=\"font-size: 30px; font-weight: bold; color: #398100; line-height: 1;\">\u00a3519<\/span><span style=\"color: #7a7a76; font-size: 12px; margin-left: 10px;\">Inc. VAT \u00b7 Free UK delivery over \u00a330<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"flex: 0 0 auto; text-align: right;\">\n<p><a style=\"display: inline-block; background: #7fba23; color: #fff; text-decoration: none; border-radius: 6px; padding: 12px 30px; font-weight: bold; font-size: 15px;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thegolfshoponline.co.uk\/garmin-approach-s70-golf-gps-watch-47mm\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=garmins72&amp;utm_campaign=garmin-approach-s70-47mm-cta\">Shop Now \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"color: #398100; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 600; margin-top: 8px;\">\u2713 60-Day Returns<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 16px;\">The Approach S70 remains a superb watch. The 47 mm version has a 1.4-inch AMOLED touchscreen, a ceramic bezel and a silicone strap, and its battery is the standout: up to 21 days in smartwatch mode and up to 20 hours in GPS mode.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 16px;\">It covers the essentials brilliantly: Virtual Caddie, PlaysLike distance, wind data via the Garmin Golf app, AutoShot and CT10 club tracking, with green contours on membership. The spec sheet on our product page doesn&#8217;t list the S72&#8217;s green reading, aerial imagery, wrist swing metrics, speaker, flashlight, or ECG app.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 16px;\">The 42 mm <a style=\"color: #398100;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thegolfshoponline.co.uk\/garmin-approach-s70-golf-gps-watch-42mm\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=garmins72&amp;utm_campaign=garmin-approach-s70-42mm-text\">Approach S70<\/a> costs \u00a3469, with a 1.2-inch display and up to 14 days of battery. For more detail, read our <a style=\"color: #398100;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thegolfshoponline.co.uk\/blog\/garmin-s50-vs-s70\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=garmins72&amp;utm_campaign=garmin-s50-vs-s70\">Garmin S50 vs S70 comparison<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr)); gap: 20px; margin: 18px 0 0;\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"color: #398100; font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 1px; text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 8px;\">Strengths<\/div>\n<ul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 18px; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.7;\">\n<li>Longest battery life in this guide<\/li>\n<li>\u00a3180 cheaper than the S72<\/li>\n<li>Proven, refined golf software<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div style=\"color: #dc4332; font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 1px; text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 8px;\">Considerations<\/div>\n<ul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 18px; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.7;\">\n<li>No green reading or aerial imagery<\/li>\n<li>Silicone strap feels less premium than fabric<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"best-value\" style=\"border-top: 3px solid #398100; padding-top: 28px; margin-top: 46px;\">\n<div style=\"background: #fff; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 12px; box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.07); padding: 20px; margin: 0 0 22px;\">\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 20px; align-items: flex-start;\">\n<div style=\"flex: 0 0 140px; background: #f8f9fa; border-radius: 8px; height: 150px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;\"><img style=\"max-width: 100%; height: auto; max-height: 130px; object-fit: contain;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thegolfshoponline.co.uk\/assets\/images\/productimages\/original\/p1ii8jjcqp1f0u79u1p69ct11j1j4.jpg\" alt=\"Garmin Approach S50\" \/><\/div>\n<div style=\"flex: 1 1 300px; min-width: 0;\">\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 6px; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; flex-wrap: wrap;\"><span style=\"display: inline-block; background: #e8f5e9; color: #398100; border-radius: 20px; padding: 3px 11px; font-size: 11px; font-weight: bold; text-transform: uppercase;\">Under \u00a3330<\/span><span style=\"color: #398100; font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: 1px;\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2606<\/span><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"font-family: 'Libre Baskerville',Georgia,serif; color: #398100; font-size: 23px; margin: 2px 0 4px;\">Best value: Garmin S50<\/h2>\n<div style=\"color: #7a7a76; font-size: 13px; margin-bottom: 10px;\">Golf GPS smartwatch \u00b7 1.2&#8243; AMOLED \u00b7 43 x 43 x 11.4 mm \u00b7 29 g<\/div>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 14.5px;\">An AMOLED golf watch at less than half the price of the S72, with front, middle and back yardages, PlaysLike distance, Hazard View and CT1\/CT10 club tracking compatibility.<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 6px; margin-top: 12px;\"><span style=\"background: #e8f5e9; color: #398100; border-radius: 20px; font-size: 11px; padding: 4px 10px; font-weight: 600;\">1.2&#8243; AMOLED<\/span><span style=\"background: #e8f5e9; color: #398100; border-radius: 20px; font-size: 11px; padding: 4px 10px; font-weight: 600;\">29 g<\/span><span style=\"background: #e8f5e9; color: #398100; border-radius: 20px; font-size: 11px; padding: 4px 10px; font-weight: 600;\">PlaysLike distance<\/span><span style=\"background: #e8f5e9; color: #398100; border-radius: 20px; font-size: 11px; padding: 4px 10px; font-weight: 600;\">CT1\/CT10 compatible<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px 20px; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; border-top: 1px solid #e0e0e0; margin-top: 16px; padding-top: 16px;\">\n<div style=\"flex: 0 0 auto;\"><span style=\"font-size: 30px; font-weight: bold; color: #398100; line-height: 1;\">\u00a3329<\/span><span style=\"color: #7a7a76; font-size: 12px; margin-left: 10px;\">Inc. VAT \u00b7 Free UK delivery over \u00a330<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"flex: 0 0 auto; text-align: right;\">\n<p><a style=\"display: inline-block; background: #7fba23; color: #fff; text-decoration: none; border-radius: 6px; padding: 12px 30px; font-weight: bold; font-size: 15px;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thegolfshoponline.co.uk\/garmin-approach-s50-gps-golf-watch\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=garmins72&amp;utm_campaign=garmin-approach-s50-cta\">Shop Now \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"color: #398100; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 600; margin-top: 8px;\">\u2713 60-Day Returns<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 16px;\">If you mainly want accurate yardages on a bright screen, the S50 is the smart buy. At 29g, it is the lightest watch here, with front, middle and back distances, PlaysLike distance, Hazard View and CT1 or CT10 club tracking.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 16px;\">Battery life is up to 10 days in smartwatch mode and 15 hours in GPS mode, matching the 43 mm Garmin S72. The lens is Corning Gorilla Glass 3 rather than sapphire, and the strap is ComfortFit nylon. It keeps Garmin Pay and music storage, and costs \u00a3370 less than an S72.<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr)); gap: 20px; margin: 18px 0 0;\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"color: #398100; font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 1px; text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 8px;\">Strengths<\/div>\n<ul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 18px; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.7;\">\n<li>Less than half the price of the S72<\/li>\n<li>Lightest watch here at 29 g<\/li>\n<li>AMOLED screen and PlaysLike distance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div style=\"color: #dc4332; font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 1px; text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 8px;\">Considerations<\/div>\n<ul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 18px; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.7;\">\n<li>No Virtual Caddie listed<\/li>\n<li>Gorilla Glass rather than sapphire<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin: 34px 0;\">\n<div style=\"font-size: 11px; font-weight: bold; letter-spacing: 1.5px; text-transform: uppercase; color: #7a7a76; margin: 0 0 12px;\">Add club tracking and more<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr)); gap: 14px;\">\n<div style=\"background: #fff; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 8px; padding: 12px; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px;\">\n<div style=\"flex: 0 0 56px; width: 56px; height: 56px; background: #f8f9fa; border-radius: 6px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;\"><img style=\"max-width: 100%; height: auto; max-height: 48px; object-fit: contain;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thegolfshoponline.co.uk\/assets\/images\/productimages\/original\/Screen%20Shot%202020-10-29%20at%2010.53.40.jpg\" alt=\"Garmin Approach CT10 Full Set of 14\" \/><\/div>\n<div style=\"flex: 1; min-width: 0;\">\n<div style=\"font-size: 13px; font-weight: bold; color: #398100; line-height: 1.25;\">Garmin Approach CT10 Full Set of 14<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size: 12px; color: #7a7a76; margin: 2px 0;\">Automatic club tracking<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size: 13px; font-weight: bold; color: #398100;\">\u00a3189<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a style=\"color: #398100; font-weight: bold; font-size: 13px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thegolfshoponline.co.uk\/garmin-golf\/accessories\/approach-ct10\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=garmins72&amp;utm_campaign=garmin-ct10-full-set-strip\">Shop \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background: #fff; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 8px; padding: 12px; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px;\">\n<div style=\"flex: 0 0 56px; width: 56px; height: 56px; background: #f8f9fa; border-radius: 6px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;\"><img style=\"max-width: 100%; height: auto; max-height: 48px; object-fit: contain;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thegolfshoponline.co.uk\/assets\/images\/productimages\/original\/78C8405B-D5DA-F525-2292B3692D07E047.jpg\" alt=\"Garmin Approach CT1 Full Set of 16\" \/><\/div>\n<div style=\"flex: 1; min-width: 0;\">\n<div style=\"font-size: 13px; font-weight: bold; color: #398100; line-height: 1.25;\">Garmin Approach CT1 Full Set of 16<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size: 12px; color: #7a7a76; margin: 2px 0;\">Club tracking sensors<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size: 13px; font-weight: bold; color: #398100;\">\u00a372.50<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a style=\"color: #398100; font-weight: bold; font-size: 13px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thegolfshoponline.co.uk\/garmin-approach-ct1-golf-game-tracker-full-set-of-16\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=garmins72&amp;utm_campaign=garmin-ct1-full-set-strip\">Shop \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background: #fff; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 8px; padding: 12px; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px;\">\n<div style=\"flex: 0 0 56px; width: 56px; height: 56px; background: #f8f9fa; border-radius: 6px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;\"><img style=\"max-width: 100%; height: auto; max-height: 48px; object-fit: contain;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thegolfshoponline.co.uk\/assets\/images\/productimages\/original\/C9C91852-E31F-13C5-D203E4902372B611.jpg\" alt=\"Garmin Approach Z30 Rangefinder\" \/><\/div>\n<div style=\"flex: 1; min-width: 0;\">\n<div style=\"font-size: 13px; font-weight: bold; color: #398100; line-height: 1.25;\">Garmin Approach Z30 Rangefinder<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size: 12px; color: #7a7a76; margin: 2px 0;\">Laser yardages to the pin<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size: 13px; font-weight: bold; color: #398100;\">\u00a3329<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a style=\"color: #398100; font-weight: bold; font-size: 13px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thegolfshoponline.co.uk\/garmin-approach-z30-golf-laser-rangefinder\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=garmins72&amp;utm_campaign=garmin-z30-strip\">Shop \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"spec-comparison\" style=\"font-family: 'Libre Baskerville',Georgia,serif; color: #398100; font-size: 26px; margin: 48px 0 14px; line-height: 1.3;\">Garmin S72 vs S70 vs S50: Side-by-Side Specs<\/h2>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 16px;\">This table is built from Garmin&#8217;s S72 specifications and the S70 and S50 specifications on our product pages. &#8220;Not listed&#8221; means the feature does not appear in that watch&#8217;s specification, not that we have tested it. * Requires an active Garmin Golf membership.<\/p>\n<div style=\"background: #fff; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 10px; overflow: hidden; margin: 18px 0 22px;\">\n<div style=\"background: #398100; padding: 14px 20px;\"><span style=\"color: #fff; font-family: 'Libre Baskerville',Georgia,serif; font-size: 17px;\">Specification Comparison<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"overflow-x: auto; -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;\">\n<table style=\"width: 100%; min-width: 640px; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 13px;\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"background: #398100; color: #fff; text-align: left; padding: 9px 8px; font-size: 12.5px;\">Feature<\/th>\n<th style=\"background: #398100; color: #fff; text-align: left; padding: 9px 8px; font-size: 12.5px;\">S72 47 mm<\/th>\n<th style=\"background: #398100; color: #fff; text-align: left; padding: 9px 8px; font-size: 12.5px;\">S72 43 mm<\/th>\n<th style=\"background: #398100; color: #fff; text-align: left; padding: 9px 8px; font-size: 12.5px;\">S70 47 mm<\/th>\n<th style=\"background: #398100; color: #fff; text-align: left; padding: 9px 8px; font-size: 12.5px;\">S70 42 mm<\/th>\n<th style=\"background: #398100; color: #fff; text-align: left; padding: 9px 8px; font-size: 12.5px;\">S50<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"background: #f8f9fa;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 8px; border-top: 1px solid #ddd;\"><strong>Price<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 8px; border-top: 1px solid #ddd;\">\u00a3699.99<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 8px; border-top: 1px solid #ddd;\">\u00a3699.99<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 8px; border-top: 1px solid #ddd;\">\u00a3519<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 8px; border-top: 1px solid #ddd;\">\u00a3469<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 8px; border-top: 1px solid #ddd;\">\u00a3329<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #ffffff;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 8px; border-top: 1px solid #ddd;\"><strong>Display<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 8px; border-top: 1px solid #ddd;\">1.4&#8243; AMOLED, 454 x 454<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 8px; border-top: 1px solid #ddd;\">1.3&#8243; AMOLED, 416 x 416<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 8px; border-top: 1px solid #ddd;\">1.4&#8243; AMOLED<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 8px; border-top: 1px solid #ddd;\">1.2&#8243; AMOLED<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 8px; border-top: 1px solid #ddd;\">1.2&#8243; AMOLED<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #f8f9fa;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 8px; border-top: 1px solid #ddd;\"><strong>Smartwatch battery<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 8px; border-top: 1px solid #ddd;\">Up to 16 days<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 8px; border-top: 1px solid #ddd;\">Up to 10 days<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 8px; border-top: 1px solid #ddd;\">Up to 21 days<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 8px; border-top: 1px solid #ddd;\">Up to 14 days<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 8px; border-top: 1px solid #ddd;\">Up to 10 days<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #ffffff;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 8px; border-top: 1px solid #ddd;\"><strong>Golf \/ GPS battery<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 8px; border-top: 1px solid #ddd;\">Up to 20 hrs<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 8px; border-top: 1px solid #ddd;\">Up to 15 hrs<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 8px; border-top: 1px solid #ddd;\">Up to 20 hrs<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 8px; border-top: 1px solid #ddd;\">Up to 15 hrs<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 8px; border-top: 1px solid #ddd;\">Up to 15 hrs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #f8f9fa;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 8px; border-top: 1px solid #ddd;\"><strong>Bezel\/lens<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 8px; border-top: 1px solid #ddd;\">Titanium\/sapphire<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 8px; border-top: 1px solid #ddd;\">Titanium\/sapphire<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 8px; border-top: 1px solid #ddd;\">Ceramic \/ not listed<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 8px; border-top: 1px solid #ddd;\">Ceramic \/ not listed<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 8px; border-top: 1px solid #ddd;\">Gorilla Glass 3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #ffffff;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 8px; border-top: 1px solid #ddd;\"><strong>Strap<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 8px; border-top: 1px solid #ddd;\">ComfortFit fabric<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 8px; border-top: 1px solid #ddd;\">ComfortFit fabric<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 8px; border-top: 1px solid #ddd;\">Silicone<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 8px; border-top: 1px solid #ddd;\">Silicone<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 8px; border-top: 1px solid #ddd;\">ComfortFit nylon<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #f8f9fa;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 8px; border-top: 1px solid #ddd;\"><strong>Multi-band GPS<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 8px; border-top: 1px solid #ddd;\"><span style=\"color: #398100; font-weight: bold;\">\u2713<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 8px; border-top: 1px solid #ddd;\"><span style=\"color: #398100; font-weight: bold;\">\u2713<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 8px; border-top: 1px solid #ddd;\"><span style=\"color: #398100; font-weight: bold;\">\u2713<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 8px; border-top: 1px solid #ddd;\"><span style=\"color: #398100; font-weight: bold;\">\u2713<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 8px; border-top: 1px solid #ddd;\"><span style=\"color: #7a7a76;\">Not listed<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #ffffff;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 8px; border-top: 1px solid #ddd;\"><strong>Virtual Caddie<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 8px; border-top: 1px solid #ddd;\"><span style=\"color: #398100; font-weight: bold;\">\u2713<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 8px; border-top: 1px solid #ddd;\"><span style=\"color: #398100; font-weight: bold;\">\u2713<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 8px; border-top: 1px solid #ddd;\"><span style=\"color: #398100; font-weight: bold;\">\u2713<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 8px; border-top: 1px solid #ddd;\"><span style=\"color: #398100; font-weight: bold;\">\u2713<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 8px; border-top: 1px solid #ddd;\"><span style=\"color: #7a7a76;\">Not listed<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #f8f9fa;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 8px; border-top: 1px solid #ddd;\"><strong>Green contours*<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 8px; border-top: 1px solid #ddd;\"><span style=\"color: #398100; font-weight: bold;\">\u2713<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 8px; border-top: 1px solid #ddd;\"><span style=\"color: #398100; font-weight: bold;\">\u2713<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 8px; border-top: 1px solid #ddd;\"><span style=\"color: #398100; font-weight: bold;\">\u2713<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 8px; border-top: 1px solid #ddd;\"><span style=\"color: #398100; font-weight: bold;\">\u2713<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 8px; border-top: 1px solid #ddd;\"><span style=\"color: #398100; font-weight: bold;\">\u2713<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #ffffff;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 8px; border-top: 1px solid #ddd;\"><strong>Green reading and aerial imagery*<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 8px; border-top: 1px solid #ddd;\"><span style=\"color: #398100; font-weight: bold;\">\u2713<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 8px; border-top: 1px solid #ddd;\"><span style=\"color: #398100; font-weight: bold;\">\u2713<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 8px; border-top: 1px solid #ddd;\"><span style=\"color: #7a7a76;\">Not listed<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 8px; border-top: 1px solid #ddd;\"><span style=\"color: #7a7a76;\">Not listed<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 8px; border-top: 1px solid #ddd;\"><span style=\"color: #7a7a76;\">Not listed<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #f8f9fa;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 8px; border-top: 1px solid #ddd;\"><strong>Wrist swing metrics<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 8px; border-top: 1px solid #ddd;\">Hand speed, backswing, wrist rotation, tempo<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 8px; border-top: 1px solid #ddd;\">Hand speed, backswing, wrist rotation, tempo<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 8px; border-top: 1px solid #ddd;\">Swing tempo<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 8px; border-top: 1px solid #ddd;\">Swing tempo<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 8px; border-top: 1px solid #ddd;\"><span style=\"color: #7a7a76;\">Not listed<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #ffffff;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 8px; border-top: 1px solid #ddd;\"><strong>Speaker, mic and LED flashlight<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 8px; border-top: 1px solid #ddd;\"><span style=\"color: #398100; font-weight: bold;\">\u2713<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 8px; border-top: 1px solid #ddd;\"><span style=\"color: #398100; font-weight: bold;\">\u2713<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 8px; border-top: 1px solid #ddd;\"><span style=\"color: #7a7a76;\">Not listed<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 8px; border-top: 1px solid #ddd;\"><span style=\"color: #7a7a76;\">Not listed<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 8px; border-top: 1px solid #ddd;\"><span style=\"color: #7a7a76;\">Not listed<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #f8f9fa;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 8px; border-top: 1px solid #ddd;\"><strong>ECG app and built-in maps<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 8px; border-top: 1px solid #ddd;\"><span style=\"color: #398100; font-weight: bold;\">\u2713<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 8px; border-top: 1px solid #ddd;\"><span style=\"color: #398100; font-weight: bold;\">\u2713<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 8px; border-top: 1px solid #ddd;\"><span style=\"color: #7a7a76;\">Not listed<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 8px; border-top: 1px solid #ddd;\"><span style=\"color: #7a7a76;\">Not listed<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 8px; border-top: 1px solid #ddd;\"><span style=\"color: #7a7a76;\">Not listed<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #ffffff;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 8px; border-top: 1px solid #ddd;\"><strong>Club tracking<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 8px; border-top: 1px solid #ddd;\">CT1 and CT10<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 8px; border-top: 1px solid #ddd;\">CT1 and CT10<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 8px; border-top: 1px solid #ddd;\">CT10<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 8px; border-top: 1px solid #ddd;\">CT10<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 8px; border-top: 1px solid #ddd;\">CT1 and CT10<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 style=\"font-family: 'Libre Baskerville',Georgia,serif; color: #398100; font-size: 20px; margin: 30px 0 10px;\">Garmin S72 vs S70: is the upgrade worth it?<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 16px;\">Choose the S72 for green reading, aerial imagery, swing metrics and the premium build. Stick with the S70 if yardages, Virtual Caddie and battery life matter most; the 47 mm S70 saves you \u00a3180.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-family: 'Libre Baskerville',Georgia,serif; color: #398100; font-size: 20px; margin: 30px 0 10px;\">Garmin S72 vs S50: what does the extra \u00a3370 buy?<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 16px;\">The S50 gives you an AMOLED screen and accurate distances, which is all many golfers need. The S72 adds Virtual Caddie, wind data, membership features, a tougher build and a full smartwatch feature set. Data lovers will justify the price; if you just want numbers, the S50 is excellent value.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"technology\" style=\"font-family: 'Libre Baskerville',Georgia,serif; color: #398100; font-size: 26px; margin: 48px 0 14px; line-height: 1.3;\">Technology Explained<\/h2>\n<div style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr)); gap: 16px; margin: 22px 0;\">\n<div style=\"background: #fff; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 10px; padding: 18px;\">\n<h4 style=\"font-family: 'Libre Baskerville',Georgia,serif; color: #398100; margin: 0 0 8px; font-size: 16px;\">AMOLED display<\/h4>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 14.5px;\">Each pixel lights itself, giving deep blacks and vivid colour that stays readable in sunshine, with optional always-on mode.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background: #fff; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 10px; padding: 18px;\">\n<h4 style=\"font-family: 'Libre Baskerville',Georgia,serif; color: #398100; margin: 0 0 8px; font-size: 16px;\">PlaysLike distance<\/h4>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 14.5px;\">Adjusts yardage for elevation changes and conditions, so you know how far the shot really plays.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background: #fff; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 10px; padding: 18px;\">\n<h4 style=\"font-family: 'Libre Baskerville',Georgia,serif; color: #398100; margin: 0 0 8px; font-size: 16px;\">Virtual Caddie<\/h4>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 14.5px;\">Recommends a club based on wind, elevation and your own swing data when paired with your phone.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background: #fff; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 10px; padding: 18px;\">\n<h4 style=\"font-family: 'Libre Baskerville',Georgia,serif; color: #398100; margin: 0 0 8px; font-size: 16px;\">Tournament Mode<\/h4>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 14.5px;\">Switches off features not permitted in competition, so the S72 stays tournament legal.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"performance-ratings\" style=\"font-family: 'Libre Baskerville',Georgia,serif; color: #398100; font-size: 26px; margin: 48px 0 14px; line-height: 1.3;\">Performance Ratings<\/h2>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 16px;\">Editorial scores from our PGA professional team based on published specifications, comparing these watches with each other. They are not customer review ratings.<\/p>\n<div style=\"background: #fff; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 10px; overflow: hidden; margin: 18px 0 22px;\">\n<div style=\"background: #398100; padding: 14px 20px;\"><span style=\"color: #fff; font-family: 'Libre Baskerville',Georgia,serif; font-size: 17px;\">Garmin Golf Watches: Performance Ratings<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"overflow-x: auto; -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;\">\n<table style=\"width: 100%; min-width: 0; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 13.5px;\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"background: #398100; color: #fff; text-align: left; padding: 9px 8px; font-size: 12.5px;\">Product<\/th>\n<th style=\"background: #398100; color: #fff; text-align: left; padding: 9px 8px; font-size: 12.5px;\">Golf features<\/th>\n<th style=\"background: #398100; color: #fff; text-align: left; padding: 9px 8px; font-size: 12.5px;\">Display<\/th>\n<th style=\"background: #398100; color: #fff; text-align: left; padding: 9px 8px; font-size: 12.5px;\">Battery<\/th>\n<th style=\"background: #398100; color: #fff; text-align: left; padding: 9px 8px; font-size: 12.5px;\">Build<\/th>\n<th style=\"background: #398100; color: #fff; text-align: left; padding: 9px 8px; font-size: 12.5px;\">Value<\/th>\n<th style=\"background: #398100; color: #fff; text-align: left; padding: 9px 8px; font-size: 12.5px;\">Overall<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"background: #e8f5e9;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 8px; border-top: 1px solid #ddd;\"><strong>Garmin S72 47 mm<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 8px; border-top: 1px solid #ddd;\"><span style=\"color: #398100; white-space: nowrap;\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 8px; border-top: 1px solid #ddd;\"><span style=\"color: #398100; white-space: nowrap;\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 8px; border-top: 1px solid #ddd;\"><span style=\"color: #398100; white-space: nowrap;\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2606<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 8px; border-top: 1px solid #ddd;\"><span style=\"color: #398100; white-space: nowrap;\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 8px; border-top: 1px solid #ddd;\"><span style=\"color: #398100; white-space: nowrap;\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2606\u2606<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 8px; border-top: 1px solid #ddd;\"><strong style=\"color: #398100;\">4.7\/5<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #ffffff;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 8px; border-top: 1px solid #ddd;\"><strong>Garmin S72 43 mm<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 8px; border-top: 1px solid #ddd;\"><span style=\"color: #398100; white-space: nowrap;\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 8px; border-top: 1px solid #ddd;\"><span style=\"color: #398100; white-space: nowrap;\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2606<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 8px; border-top: 1px solid #ddd;\"><span style=\"color: #398100; white-space: nowrap;\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2606\u2606<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 8px; border-top: 1px solid #ddd;\"><span style=\"color: #398100; white-space: nowrap;\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 8px; border-top: 1px solid #ddd;\"><span style=\"color: #398100; white-space: nowrap;\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2606\u2606<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 8px; border-top: 1px solid #ddd;\"><strong style=\"color: #398100;\">4.5\/5<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #f8f9fa;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 8px; border-top: 1px solid #ddd;\"><strong>Garmin S70 47 mm<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 8px; border-top: 1px solid #ddd;\"><span style=\"color: #398100; white-space: nowrap;\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2606<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 8px; border-top: 1px solid #ddd;\"><span style=\"color: #398100; white-space: nowrap;\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 8px; border-top: 1px solid #ddd;\"><span style=\"color: #398100; white-space: nowrap;\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 8px; border-top: 1px solid #ddd;\"><span style=\"color: #398100; white-space: nowrap;\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2606<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 8px; border-top: 1px solid #ddd;\"><span style=\"color: #398100; white-space: nowrap;\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2606<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 8px; border-top: 1px solid #ddd;\"><strong style=\"color: #398100;\">4.5\/5<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #ffffff;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 8px; border-top: 1px solid #ddd;\"><strong>Garmin S50<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 8px; border-top: 1px solid #ddd;\"><span style=\"color: #398100; white-space: nowrap;\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2606\u2606<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 8px; border-top: 1px solid #ddd;\"><span style=\"color: #398100; white-space: nowrap;\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2606<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 8px; border-top: 1px solid #ddd;\"><span style=\"color: #398100; white-space: nowrap;\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2606\u2606<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 8px; border-top: 1px solid #ddd;\"><span style=\"color: #398100; white-space: nowrap;\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2606\u2606<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 8px; border-top: 1px solid #ddd;\"><span style=\"color: #398100; white-space: nowrap;\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 8px; border-top: 1px solid #ddd;\"><strong style=\"color: #398100;\">4.2\/5<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"buying-guide\" style=\"font-family: 'Libre Baskerville',Georgia,serif; color: #398100; font-size: 26px; margin: 48px 0 14px; line-height: 1.3;\">Which Garmin Watch Is Right for You?<\/h2>\n<div style=\"background: #fff; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 10px; padding: 22px; margin: 22px 0;\">\n<div style=\"text-align: center; font-family: 'Libre Baskerville',Georgia,serif; color: #398100; font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 16px;\">START HERE: What do you want from your golf watch?<\/div>\n<div style=\"background: #f8f9fa; border-left: 4px solid #398100; border-radius: 0 6px 6px 0; padding: 14px 18px; margin: 12px 0;\">\n<p><strong style=\"color: #398100;\">Priority 1: Do you want green reading, aerial imagery or swing metrics?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin: 8px 0 0; padding-left: 20px; font-size: 14.5px;\">\n<li><strong>YES<\/strong> \u2192 <a style=\"color: #398100;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thegolfshoponline.co.uk\/garmin-golf\/accessories\/gps-units\/?attrs=32&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=garmins72&amp;utm_campaign=garmin-approach-s72-tree\">Garmin Approach S72<\/a> (47 mm for the bigger screen, 43 mm for smaller wrists)<\/li>\n<li><strong>NO<\/strong> \u2192 Skip to Priority 2<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background: #f8f9fa; border-left: 4px solid #7fba23; border-radius: 0 6px 6px 0; padding: 14px 18px; margin: 12px 0;\">\n<p><strong style=\"color: #398100;\">Priority 2: Do you want Virtual Caddie and the longest battery life?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin: 8px 0 0; padding-left: 20px; font-size: 14.5px;\">\n<li><strong>YES<\/strong> \u2192 <a style=\"color: #398100;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thegolfshoponline.co.uk\/garmin-approach-s70-golf-gps-watch-47mm\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=garmins72&amp;utm_campaign=garmin-approach-s70-47mm-tree\">Garmin Approach S70 47 mm<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>NO<\/strong> \u2192 Skip to Priority 3<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background: #f8f9fa; border-left: 4px solid #dc4332; border-radius: 0 6px 6px 0; padding: 14px 18px; margin: 12px 0;\">\n<p><strong style=\"color: #398100;\">Priority 3: Do you mainly want accurate yardages on a bright screen?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin: 8px 0 0; padding-left: 20px; font-size: 14.5px;\">\n<li><strong>YES<\/strong> \u2192 <a style=\"color: #398100;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thegolfshoponline.co.uk\/garmin-approach-s50-gps-golf-watch\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=garmins72&amp;utm_campaign=garmin-approach-s50-tree\">Garmin Approach S50<\/a> at \u00a3329<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr)); gap: 16px; margin: 22px 0;\">\n<div style=\"background: #fff; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-top: 4px solid #398100; border-radius: 8px; padding: 18px;\">\n<h4 style=\"font-family: 'Libre Baskerville',Georgia,serif; color: #398100; margin: 0 0 10px; font-size: 16px;\">The Data-Driven Golfer<\/h4>\n<p style=\"margin: 8px 0; font-size: 14px;\"><strong>Profile:<\/strong> Handicap 5 to 15. Practises regularly, already uses the Garmin Golf app and wants every insight.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 8px 0; font-size: 14px;\"><strong>Recommendation:<\/strong> Garmin Approach S72 47 mm with a Garmin Golf membership.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 8px 0; font-size: 14px;\"><strong>Why:<\/strong> Green reading, swing metrics and biometric data give the most to analyse.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background: #fff; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-top: 4px solid #7fba23; border-radius: 8px; padding: 18px;\">\n<h4 style=\"font-family: 'Libre Baskerville',Georgia,serif; color: #398100; margin: 0 0 10px; font-size: 16px;\">The Weekly Club Golfer<\/h4>\n<p style=\"margin: 8px 0; font-size: 14px;\"><strong>Profile:<\/strong> Handicap 12 to 24. Plays once or twice a week and wants great yardages and club advice.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 8px 0; font-size: 14px;\"><strong>Recommendation:<\/strong> Garmin Approach S70 47 mm.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 8px 0; font-size: 14px;\"><strong>Why:<\/strong> Virtual Caddie and up to 21 days of battery life for \u00a3180 less.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background: #fff; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-top: 4px solid #398100; border-radius: 8px; padding: 18px;\">\n<h4 style=\"font-family: 'Libre Baskerville',Georgia,serif; color: #398100; margin: 0 0 10px; font-size: 16px;\">The Improving Golfer<\/h4>\n<p style=\"margin: 8px 0; font-size: 14px;\"><strong>Profile:<\/strong> Handicap 20 to 36. Wants a premium-looking watch without a premium price.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 8px 0; font-size: 14px;\"><strong>Recommendation:<\/strong> Garmin Approach S50.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 8px 0; font-size: 14px;\"><strong>Why:<\/strong> AMOLED screen and PlaysLike distance for \u00a3329.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background: #fff8e1; border-left: 4px solid #398100; border-radius: 6px; padding: 18px 20px; margin: 26px 0;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0;\"><strong>Need expert advice?<\/strong> Torn between the S72 and S70, or unsure which size will suit your wrist? Talk it through with us. Our PGA professional team is happy to help. Call us free on <strong>0800 3681097<\/strong> or email <a style=\"color: #398100;\" href=\"mailto:sales@thegolfshoponline.co.uk\">sales@thegolfshoponline.co.uk<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"faq\" style=\"font-family: 'Libre Baskerville',Georgia,serif; color: #398100; font-size: 26px; margin: 48px 0 14px; line-height: 1.3;\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n<h4 style=\"font-family: 'Libre Baskerville',Georgia,serif; color: #398100; font-size: 18px; margin: 26px 0 0;\">How much is the Garmin S72?<\/h4>\n<div style=\"background: #fff; border-left: 4px solid #398100; border-radius: 6px; padding: 18px 20px; margin: 12px 0 0; box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 10px;\"><strong>The Garmin Approach S72 costs \u00a3699.99 in both the 43 mm and 47 mm sizes.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0;\">It is available to order from 9 October 2026. That makes it the most expensive watch in the Approach golf range, \u00a3180 more than the 47 mm S70 and \u00a3370 more than the S50. Some headline features also need a Garmin Golf membership, which is a separate subscription.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h4 style=\"font-family: 'Libre Baskerville',Georgia,serif; color: #398100; font-size: 18px; margin: 26px 0 0;\">What is the difference between the Garmin S72 and S70?<\/h4>\n<div style=\"background: #fff; border-left: 4px solid #398100; border-radius: 6px; padding: 18px 20px; margin: 12px 0 0; box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 10px;\"><strong>The Garmin S72 adds new golf tools, a premium build and more smart features.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0;\">New on the Garmin S72 are green reading, aerial imagery, putting analysis and biometric data (with membership), plus wrist swing metrics, a speaker and microphone, an LED flashlight, the ECG app and built-in maps. It uses titanium and sapphire, while the S70 47 mm offers longer smartwatch battery life.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h4 style=\"font-family: 'Libre Baskerville',Georgia,serif; color: #398100; font-size: 18px; margin: 26px 0 0;\">Does the Garmin S72 need a Garmin Golf membership?<\/h4>\n<div style=\"background: #fff; border-left: 4px solid #398100; border-radius: 6px; padding: 18px 20px; margin: 12px 0 0; box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 10px;\"><strong>No, but some of its headline features do.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0;\">Yardages, PlaysLike distance, Virtual Caddie, swing metrics and scoring all work without a subscription. Green contours, green reading, aerial imagery, putting analysis and golf biometric data require an active Garmin Golf membership. Wind speed and direction, and the Virtual Caddie&#8217;s wind input, also need the watch paired with your smartphone.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h4 style=\"font-family: 'Libre Baskerville',Georgia,serif; color: #398100; font-size: 18px; margin: 26px 0 0;\">Is the Garmin S72 legal in competitions?<\/h4>\n<div style=\"background: #fff; border-left: 4px solid #398100; border-radius: 6px; padding: 18px 20px; margin: 12px 0 0; box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 10px;\"><strong>Yes, with Tournament Mode enabled.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0;\">Garmin lists the S72 as tournament legal when Tournament Mode is switched on. This disables features such as PlaysLike distance and club recommendations, which are not allowed under the Rules of Golf in competition. Always check the local rules for your event, as committees can restrict distance-measuring devices.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h4 style=\"font-family: 'Libre Baskerville',Georgia,serif; color: #398100; font-size: 18px; margin: 26px 0 0;\">Which size Garmin S72 should I choose?<\/h4>\n<div style=\"background: #fff; border-left: 4px solid #398100; border-radius: 6px; padding: 18px 20px; margin: 12px 0 0; box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 10px;\"><strong>Choose by wrist size, screen preference and battery needs.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0;\">The 47 mm fits wrists from 154 to 229 mm, has a 1.4-inch display and lasts up to 20 hours in golf mode. The 43 mm fits wrists from 130 to 200 mm, has a 1.3-inch display and lasts up to 15 hours. Features are otherwise identical, and both cost \u00a3699.99.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h4 style=\"font-family: 'Libre Baskerville',Georgia,serif; color: #398100; font-size: 18px; margin: 26px 0 0;\">How long does the Garmin S72 battery last?<\/h4>\n<div style=\"background: #fff; border-left: 4px solid #398100; border-radius: 6px; padding: 18px 20px; margin: 12px 0 0; box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 10px;\"><strong>Up to 16 days (47 mm) or 10 days (43 mm) in smartwatch mode.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0;\">In golf mode on default settings, Garmin quotes up to 20 hours for the 47 mm and up to 15 hours for the 43 mm. Always-on display, music and frequent calls will reduce those figures. The S72 charges with Garmin&#8217;s proprietary plug charger, like the S70 and S50.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"why-buy\" style=\"font-family: 'Libre Baskerville',Georgia,serif; color: #398100; font-size: 26px; margin: 48px 0 14px; line-height: 1.3;\">Why Buy Your Garmin Golf Watch from The Golf Shop Online?<\/h2>\n<div style=\"background: #fff; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 10px; padding: 22px; text-align: center; margin: 22px 0;\">\n<h4 style=\"font-family: 'Libre Baskerville',Georgia,serif; color: #398100; margin: 0;\">Award-Winning Service Since 2002<\/h4>\n<p style=\"margin: 6px 0; font-size: 19px; font-weight: bold; color: #398100;\">Average Rating: 4.9 out of 5.0<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 6px 0;\"><strong>29,000+ Total Reviews<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 6px 0; color: #7a7a76; font-size: 14px;\">8,000+ on Reviews.co.uk \u00b7 6,000+ on Trustpilot \u00b7 15,000+ on Google<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 6px 0;\">Led by PGA professional <strong>Mark Crossfield<\/strong>, with over 330 million YouTube views<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr)); gap: 16px; margin: 22px 0;\">\n<div style=\"background: #fff; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 10px; padding: 18px;\">\n<h4 style=\"font-family: 'Libre Baskerville',Georgia,serif; color: #398100; margin: 0 0 8px; font-size: 16px;\">60-Day Returns<\/h4>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 14.5px;\">If something is not right, return it unused, unopened and in its original packaging within 60 days for a full refund.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background: #fff; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 10px; padding: 18px;\">\n<h4 style=\"font-family: 'Libre Baskerville',Georgia,serif; color: #398100; margin: 0 0 8px; font-size: 16px;\">Authorised Retailer<\/h4>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 14.5px;\">We are an authorised stockist for every major brand we sell, so every product is genuine and fully covered by the manufacturer warranty.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background: #fff; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 10px; padding: 18px;\">\n<h4 style=\"font-family: 'Libre Baskerville',Georgia,serif; color: #398100; margin: 0 0 8px; font-size: 16px;\">Expert PGA Guidance<\/h4>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 14.5px;\">Our team of four PGA professionals answers questions by phone and email, from loft gapping to choosing the right kit for winter.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background: #fff; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 10px; padding: 18px;\">\n<h4 style=\"font-family: 'Libre Baskerville',Georgia,serif; color: #398100; margin: 0 0 8px; font-size: 16px;\">Free UK Standard Delivery<\/h4>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 14.5px;\">Every order over \u00a330 from The Golf Shop Online comes with free standard UK delivery.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background: #fff; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 10px; padding: 18px;\">\n<h4 style=\"font-family: 'Libre Baskerville',Georgia,serif; color: #398100; margin: 0 0 8px; font-size: 16px;\">Lowest Price Promise<\/h4>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 14.5px;\">Seen it cheaper at another UK authorised retailer? Tell us and we will do our best to match the price.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background: #fff; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 10px; padding: 18px;\">\n<h4 style=\"font-family: 'Libre Baskerville',Georgia,serif; color: #398100; margin: 0 0 8px; font-size: 16px;\">Real Golfers, Real Reviews<\/h4>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 14.5px;\">More than 29,000 verified reviews across Reviews.co.uk, Trustpilot and Google, with an average of 4.9 out of 5.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"verdict\" style=\"font-family: 'Libre Baskerville',Georgia,serif; color: #398100; font-size: 26px; margin: 48px 0 14px; line-height: 1.3;\">Our Verdict<\/h2>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 16px;\">The Garmin S72 is the ultimate golf GPS watch in Garmin&#8217;s range, and the most complete golf watch Garmin has made. The 47 mm version is our pick for its larger screen and 20-hour golf battery.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 16px;\">If you want great yardages with the longest battery, the S70 still makes sense, and the S50 remains the value choice. If you want the very best on your wrist, the S72 is the one to buy. Browse the full <a style=\"color: #398100;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thegolfshoponline.co.uk\/garmin-golf?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=garmins72&amp;utm_campaign=garmin-brand\">Garmin range<\/a> to compare every model.<\/p>\n<div style=\"background: #398100; border-radius: 10px; padding: 26px; text-align: center; margin: 28px 0;\">\n<h4 style=\"font-family: 'Libre Baskerville',Georgia,serif; color: #fff; margin: 0 0 10px; font-size: 20px;\">Ready for the Ultimate Golf Watch?<\/h4>\n<p style=\"color: #e8f5e9; margin: 0 0 8px;\">Free UK standard delivery on orders over \u00a330, plus 60-day returns on every Garmin watch.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0;\"><a style=\"color: #fff; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thegolfshoponline.co.uk\/garmin-golf\/accessories\/gps-units\/?attrs=32&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=garmins72&amp;utm_campaign=garmin-approach-s72-final\">Garmin Approach S72 \u00a3699.99<\/a> \u00b7 <a style=\"color: #fff; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thegolfshoponline.co.uk\/garmin-approach-s70-golf-gps-watch-47mm\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=garmins72&amp;utm_campaign=garmin-approach-s70-final\">Approach S70 from \u00a3469<\/a> \u00b7 <a style=\"color: #fff; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thegolfshoponline.co.uk\/garmin-approach-s50-gps-golf-watch\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=garmins72&amp;utm_campaign=garmin-approach-s50-final\">Approach S50 \u00a3329<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h3 style=\"font-family: 'Libre Baskerville',Georgia,serif; color: #398100; font-size: 20px; margin: 30px 0 10px;\">Complete Your Setup: Garmin Golf Essentials<\/h3>\n<ul style=\"font-size: 16px; line-height: 2; margin: 0 0 30px; padding-left: 20px;\">\n<li><strong><a style=\"color: #398100;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thegolfshoponline.co.uk\/blog\/top-5-golf-gps-devices\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=garmins72&amp;utm_campaign=top-5-golf-gps-devices\">Top 5 Golf GPS Devices<\/a><\/strong> &#8211; compare watches with handheld and clip-on GPS units.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a style=\"color: #398100;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thegolfshoponline.co.uk\/blog\/golf-shot-tracking\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=garmins72&amp;utm_campaign=golf-shot-tracking\">Golf Shot Tracking<\/a><\/strong> &#8211; how club tracking sensors build accurate club averages.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a style=\"color: #398100;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thegolfshoponline.co.uk\/blog\/shot-scope-x5\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=garmins72&amp;utm_campaign=shot-scope-x5\">Shot Scope X5<\/a><\/strong> &#8211; an alternative GPS watch with built-in shot tracking.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a style=\"color: #398100;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thegolfshoponline.co.uk\/golf-balls\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=garmins72&amp;utm_campaign=golf-balls-setup\">Golf Balls<\/a><\/strong> &#8211; match your new data with a consistent ball.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a style=\"color: #398100;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thegolfshoponline.co.uk\/footjoy\/gloves\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=garmins72&amp;utm_campaign=footjoy-gloves-setup\">FootJoy Golf Gloves<\/a><\/strong> &#8211; grip and feel for every round.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 16px;\">For the rules on using distance-measuring devices in competition, see the Rules of Golf from <a style=\"color: #398100;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.randa.org\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The R&amp;A<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 13px; color: #7a7a76; line-height: 1.6; border-top: 1px solid #e0e0e0; padding-top: 18px; margin-top: 36px;\"><strong>Disclaimer:<\/strong> Prices, specifications, and availability are accurate as of publication but may change. All Garmin products featured are genuine products from an authorised retailer. Product performance may vary based on individual use and care. 60-Day Returns Policy: If you are unhappy with any product, you may return it \u2014 unused, unopened, and in its original packaging \u2014 within 60 days for a full refund.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 13px; color: #7a7a76; line-height: 1.6; border-top: 1px solid #e0e0e0; padding-top: 18px; margin-top: 36px;\">Free UK Standard Delivery: Every order over \u00a330 from The Golf Shop Online comes with free standard UK delivery. For the most current pricing, availability, and product specifications, please visit our website or contact our team on 0800 3681097. The Golf Shop Online has been serving golfers since 2002 with award-winning customer service backed by 29,000+ verified reviews across Reviews.co.uk, Trustpilot, and Google.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Garmin S72 Review 2026: S72 vs S70 vs S50 Compared Quick Verdict The Garmin S72 is Garmin&#8217;s most advanced golf watch yet, adding green reading, aerial imagery, swing metrics, a speaker, and an LED flashlight to everything the S70 already did well. Both sizes cost \u00a3699.99 and are available to order from 9 October. 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