GPS accuracy

Three of the people I play with regularly (including myself) have had a S62 since shortly after they launched. After the initial bugs were worked out where they would just lock up, they were pretty good. Then, over the past 3-4 months the distance accuracy has been horrible for all of us. In the same round it can vary from very close (1-2 yards) to being 10+ yards off.

I understand that GPS is not going to be precise down to the foot and may vary by a yard or 2. I always run my watch in Tournament mode so it isn't the watch trying to adjust for slope or wind, and yes, I have updated the software on the computer so the watch is running the latest version of software, and has all the course updates.

Are others seeing this same problem? Is there any solution? Right now I'd say at best the watch is OK for keeping my score to at worst an overpriced POS.

0 Owen over 4 years ago

Watch based GPS is really only accurate to +/- 3-5 yards. If you require more accuracy then handheld laser is needed. Next question is can you ALWAYS hit your shots within 1 yard of target - if not, the watch accuracy variance isn't likely to be the significant factor in your playing mode.

0 darylhuff over 4 years ago in reply to Owen

Agree with 3-4 yards, but not 10 yards.

0 8368804 over 3 years ago

I have an S60 and have the same issue previously had a Bushnell and its accuracy was spot on or within 1 yard. Judging by all the post on here Garmin has a real issue with distance and can't sort it. Shot scope is also accurate to within a yard, so why is it Garmin has such an issue,, I only wish I had known this before buying,

0 4019499 over 3 years ago

I am experience just the same as you. I will check today playing if I see any difference.

I hope that the accuracy will get back to "normal" .