The S70 adds premium golf intelligence the S50 doesn’t have: Virtual Caddie uses your personal shot history, wind, and elevation to recommend the exact club and line for every situation. Shot dispersion data shows per-club accuracy patterns. Enhanced PlaysLike Distance uses a built-in barometer for more precise elevation adjustments. Green contour data (with Garmin Golf membership) shows slope direction on the green display. Beyond golf, the S70 adds a ceramic bezel, Wi-Fi for faster updates, 32 GB storage (vs 4 GB), and a 47mm option with a larger 1.4″ AMOLED display. If you play frequently and want a watch that gets smarter the more you use it, the S70 delivers meaningful advantages.

Virtual Caddie recommends clubs based on your personal shot data, wind conditions, elevation, and the specific hole layout. Before you can use it, you need to play at least 5 rounds with shot tracking enabled (either using the watch’s built-in tracking or optional CT10 sensors) and sync your scorecards through the Garmin Golf app. The more rounds you play, the smarter it gets — it learns your tendencies, your distances with each club, and even factors in hazards based on your shot dispersion patterns.

Most S70 features work without a subscription. Virtual Caddie, AutoShot, PlaysLike Distance, hazard view, PinPointer, shot tracking, score tracking, health monitoring, music, and Garmin Pay all work out of the box. A Garmin Golf membership ($9.99/month or $99.99/year) unlocks green contour data, enhanced CourseView maps, and touch targeting. Green contours are a significant advantage for putting — many serious golfers find the membership worthwhile.

The 42mm ($649.99) fits wrists 4.53″–7.28″ circumference, weighs 44g, has a 1.2″ AMOLED display, and gets 10 days smartwatch / 15 hours GPS battery. The 47mm ($699.99) fits wrists 5.12″–8.07″, weighs 56g, has a larger 1.4″ AMOLED display (454×454 pixels), and gets 16 days smartwatch / 20 hours GPS battery. If you want the largest, brightest screen and longest battery, choose 47mm. If you prefer a lighter, more compact fit or have a slender wrist, choose 42mm.

Yes. AutoShot automatically detects and records your shot distances as you play. You can also pair optional CT10 club tracking sensors (sold separately) for automatic club identification and more detailed per-club statistics. The combination of AutoShot and CT10 sensors feeds the Virtual Caddie with the data it needs to make increasingly accurate club recommendations.

Absolutely. The S70 includes 24/7 heart rate, Pulse Ox, advanced sleep tracking with Sleep Coach and Nap Detection, stress, Body Battery, HRV status, Morning Report, VO2 Max, Garmin Coach, Garmin Pay, music (Spotify, Amazon Music, Deezer), smart notifications, Connect IQ, and activity profiles for running, hiking, yoga, strength, cycling, and more. With up to 16 days of smartwatch battery (47mm), it’s one of the longest-lasting smartwatches available.

Approach S70 GPS golf watch with silicone band, charging/data cable (USB-C on the cable end), and documentation. Available in White 42mm, Powder Gray 42mm, and Black 47mm. All bands are quick-release and interchangeable with compatible QuickFit bands from Garmin.