Approach S50 - Recent Threads

RE: Shot Data and Connect not Syncing

Garmin - LF — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 18:54:22 GMT

4277276 Thank you for reporting you are experiencing this. I have reached out to you via email to collect details.

Shot Data and Connect not Syncing

5472498 — Tue, 28 Jul 2026 01:02:33 GMT

I'm experiencing an issue with the Auto Shot feature. After I finish a round and tap Save, my shots are not being captured.

This issue started about two weeks ago, and my last two rounds have not recorded any shot data. At the end of the round, the prompt appears, I tap Save, and the watch returns to the watch face. However, the round does not sync at that point.

When I open the Golf app again, it asks me to Resume Round. After I save the round a second time, it finally syncs with Garmin Connect and the Golf app. Unfortunately, the shot tracking data is missing, and the round does not post to my news feed.

Can you help me determine what is causing this issue and how to resolve it?

Driving range option in activity menu doesn't exist

4277276 — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 15:50:16 GMT

As this is a golf watch, why when choosing an exercise such as strength or cycling is there not an option for driving range?

It would be quite obvious as for many of us driving range is one of our key fitness activities and uses a lot of calories.

RE: Driving range option in activity menu doesn't exist

Garmin - PW — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 19:44:19 GMT

If you would like to track key metrics such as heart rate and active calories during a trip to the driving range, you can create a custom workout in Garmin Connect. You may also find a third-party app on the Connect IQ store.

Creating a Custom Workout in Garmin Connect

Approach S50 System Software Version - 9.08

Garmin-Jim — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 16:02:06 GMT

Hello Approach S50 Users,

We are now at 100% live for system software version 9.08.

Change Log

Fixed possible crash on the club scan prompt when using Approach CT1 tags.
Fixed possible freeze when starting a golf round if the course has no tee boxes.

RE: Shot Data and Connect not Syncing

4277276 — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 15:45:43 GMT

I also have the same issue. The score is saved but the actual shots and shot map is not, it appears to be random as sometimes it does save it. Approach S50 with CT 1. Also the watch has reset either mid round or immediately after the last hole on occasion.

RE: Shot Data Not Syncing

Garmin - MR — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 23:56:05 GMT

4265057 ** Thank you for trying that. We have added you to a support ticket while we investigate this situation. We will keep this thread updated with any meaningful developments.

Shot Data Not Syncing

4265057 — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 14:45:01 GMT

I’ve had a recurring issue where my S50 does not save the shot tracking data following my round. I use CT1 trackers and I’m certain that I’m tracking my shots correctly throughout. Following a round, I hit the “Save” button, the watch restarts, I have to press “Play Golf” again and resume my round. I then save the round and it syncs, but the shot data is missing.

Please advise.

RE: Shot Data and Connect not Syncing

Garmin - PW — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 17:33:12 GMT

Hi 6955308 thanks for letting us know. I'll send you an email in order to collect some additional information to help further our investigation into this. **

RE: How to add missing tee boxes and combo rounds to local golf courses?

Garmin - PW — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 16:39:37 GMT

Hello 9888540 thank you bringing this to our attention. If the tee box selections need corrected or there are tee boxes that need to be added, then a Garmin golf course report form would need to be completed on our site.

Garmin Course Report Form

Please Note: Once the report is submitted, our Garmin Golf Cartography team will review the report and work on adding the changes into the next bundle of course map updates. These course map updates are released periodically throughout the year on an unscheduled basis, so please keep in mind it may take a few months before an update is available with your added tee boxes.

You will be emailed once the corrections to the courses is available.

How to add missing tee boxes and combo rounds to local golf courses?

9888540 — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 18:46:20 GMT

We have 3 local courses in Idaho Falls. All three courses are missing one or more tee boxes. How can we have this corrected in course maps. Who would affect these changes and how could we go about the process?

RE: Shot Data and Connect not Syncing

6955308 — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 13:30:50 GMT

I have the same issue, since I started to use the ct10, the same problem as described above. The shot data is not available in the app. Any way to fix this?

RE: Shot Data Not Syncing

4265057 — Sat, 01 Aug 2026 14:39:51 GMT

Can confirm, no change. I was sure to tap my club every shot. At the end of the round, I pressed end round, the watch restarted, I had to press resume round, and when I saved the round it worked but no shot tracking data.

RE: Shot Data and Connect not Syncing

Garmin - LF — Wed, 29 Jul 2026 21:47:18 GMT

Hello 5472498 I can understand the concern, if the AutoShot data is not syncing. Since it appear there is a crash when saving the round, before this occurs, I would love to help investigate this further. For this, I will reach out to you via email to collect some additional details.

RE: Shot Data Not Syncing

Garmin - LF — Tue, 28 Jul 2026 21:22:33 GMT

Hello 4265057 I would love to help with this. I would initially recommend trying these steps: My Garmin Golf Watch Is Not Detecting Shots Automatically

If there is no change, please post here again. I would love to collect more details.

RE: Garmin Approach s50 not recording measured shots

5472498 — Tue, 28 Jul 2026 01:06:55 GMT

I am also now having this problem on my S50

Garmin Approach s50 not recording measured shots

alexanderlam — Wed, 19 Feb 2025 13:08:05 GMT

Garmin Approach s50 has auto shot detect on and will measure a shot (after the club prompt) once I hit the golf ball. However, when I end the round, data on measured shots disappears. Does anyone else have a similar issue? Can anyone help with this?

RE: Shot Data Not Syncing

4265057 — Fri, 24 Jul 2026 21:20:37 GMT

I never actually see the shots in the app and it doesn’t sync until AFTER the watch restarts and I press “Resume” on my round. I’ve powered it on and off as well as turned club tracking off and on but that has not fixed the issue.

RE: Shot Data Not Syncing

Garmin - AL — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 17:26:23 GMT

To clarify, before you end and save the round you see the shots correctly. Once you select 'Save' and the watch restarts this shot data is no longer present? Have you seen any change in this behavior by removing the sensor, powering the S50 off and back on, then reconnecting the sensor?

RE: resetting watch

Christian_ODQA — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 14:24:12 GMT

Unfortunately, you cannot uninstall those mapping files. Your watch has enough memory for all the regions so it won't effect anything having them on there. The watch comes preloaded with over 43,000 golf courses worldwide. We split them up into three regions and that is why you are seeing them on the watch.

resetting watch

6042963 — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 00:06:47 GMT

If you reset your watch will it reload all the golf courses? Mine have disappeared.

RE: resetting watch

6042963 — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 14:09:37 GMT

I finally was able to get my courses back. After numerous tries it finally reinstalled the North and South America maps . Is there a way to uninstall the Pacific and European, Middle East, Africa & Oceania maps? Don't think I will ever need them.

RE: resetting watch

Christian_ODQA — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 12:46:34 GMT

Resetting the watch shouldn't remove the courses from the watch. If you are seeing a Cannot Unlock Maps message or No Nearby Courses message then you will want to update or reinstall the courses with Garmin Express. The links below will walk you through how to update or reinstall if you are already up to date with mapping.

https://support.garmin.com/en-US/?contactOverride=true&faq=1MNU4rGtXT98VysfHA86q6&productID=1604377&tab=topics&topFaq=true - updating courses

https://support.garmin.com/en-US/?contactOverride=true&faq=ZKA0gfrURh68bnbqfMxmo9&productID=1604377&searchQuery=reinstall&tab=topics - reinstall courses

After updating lets try searching for a course on the S50, you can do this at home you don't have to be at the course. If you still cannot locate courses then it maybe best to reach out to our Product Support team for further assistance. The link below will help you get into contact with them.

https://support.garmin.com/en-US/?contactOverride=true&prevSearchTerm=reinstall&productID=1604377&tab=topics

RE: All my golf courses have disappeared from my watch. How do I get them back?

Christian_ODQA — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 12:44:53 GMT

If you are seeing the No Nearby Courses message then your S50 will need a mapping update or will need the mapping reinstalled. You will want to use Garmin Express to perform a update or reinstall. The links below will walk you through how to update or reinstall if you are already up to date with mapping.

https://support.garmin.com/en-US/?contactOverride=true&faq=1MNU4rGtXT98VysfHA86q6&productID=1604377&tab=topics&topFaq=true - updating courses

https://support.garmin.com/en-US/?contactOverride=true&faq=ZKA0gfrURh68bnbqfMxmo9&productID=1604377&searchQuery=reinstall&tab=topics - reinstall courses

After updating lets try searching for a course on the S50, you can do this at home you don't have to be at the course. If you still get the No Nearby Courses message then it maybe best to reach out to our Product Support team for further assistance. The link below will help you get into contact with them.

https://support.garmin.com/en-US/?contactOverride=true&prevSearchTerm=reinstall&productID=1604377&tab=topics

All my golf courses have disappeared from my watch. How do I get them back?

6042963 — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 00:03:28 GMT

All my courses have disappeared. Worked fine last week but have tried the last 2 days at different courses and after GPS is found it says No Nearby Course when I'm standing at the course. Both are courses I've played multiple times before with no problems.