Anyone try the "double tap green to mark hole location" feature in new beta?

Beta 16.10 added this:

"Added the ability to double-tap the screen in golf green view to mark your current position as the hole location, if you are standing on the green."

Anyone try this yet?

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Garmin-Cody 9 months ago +1 verified

Any golf related beta feature discussions are available through: https://forums.garmin.com/beta-program/fenix-7-series/f/community-discussion

The Approach S70 model options are not a part of the Beta Software…
Garmin-Cody 9 months ago in reply to Chris +1 verified

Version 16.55 is currently being rolled out to Approach S70 users. This contains many new improvements, which can be referenced from the change log page here in forums linked below for reference if needed…
Garmin-Cody 7 months ago in reply to Chris +1 verified

Update as of May 20, 2024:

New update contains changes in path for accessing green view.

Software version 17.20 is being rolled out and is currently at 5%. More users will receive the update as Garmin…
Garmin-Cody 1 month ago in reply to Ste v b +1 verified

At this time, the fenix 8 does not have the putt marking feature integrated into the Golf app features. Keep an eye out for the fenix 8 beta program or any future public software announcements for the…
cgriffin 10 months ago in reply to Chris +2

Yeah sorry my bad. I meant to post this in the Epix forum. Anyway, something to look forward to for S70 owners assuming it’s part of the eventual S70 update.

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0 7112544 8 months ago in reply to Garmin-Cody

Would be good to have a You Tube on using the S70 to its full capabilities

Would be a good Garmin Marketing tool as well

0 Dave Mello 8 months ago in reply to Garmin-Cody

Is there any new information or instructions on how to use this new putt marking location feature? If I use this feature to mark the location of my first putt, will this now allow for accurate distance measurements of my approach shot in to the green? In the past, I have been manually adding a shot (putt) every time I wanted to do this. Hopefully this is easier and more reliable?

+1 Garmin-Cody 7 months ago in reply to Chris

Update as of May 20, 2024:

New update contains changes in path for accessing green view.

Software version 17.20 is being rolled out and is currently at 5%. More users will receive the update as Garmin pushes the update to more users.

Relevant changes in the 17.20 update include:

Added support for opening green view when reaching the green if stat tracking is enabled.
Added support for tapping the map on the main golf screen to open green view when near the green.

For the full change log, access the forum page in the link below for more info on the 17.20 update:

https://forums.garmin.com/outdoor-recreation/golf/f/approach-s70/372118/approach-s70-system-software-17-20

0 8845545 7 months ago

I have. It works well and is great if you are analysising your putting.

0 Graham 5 months ago

Are there any plans on making this feature available for other devices? I have a Fenix 6X Pro Sapphire and would like to be able to use this.

0 Garmin-Cody 5 months ago in reply to Graham

There are no announcements regarding other models receiving an update for putt location marking feature at this time, however we will be sure to notify if any new announcements become available.

The putt location marking feature requires a touchscreen with how that feature works on other devices offering compatibility with the feature, and the fenix 6 series does not feature a touchscreen to allow the current design of the feature to work with those types of watches.

0 Ste v b 1 month ago in reply to Garmin-Cody

Hi there

I've recently purchased a Fenix 8 and this feature doesn't appear to be operational. Is this solely for the S70?

Thanks

Steve

+1 Garmin-Cody 1 month ago in reply to Ste v b

At this time, the fenix 8 does not have the putt marking feature integrated into the Golf app features. Keep an eye out for the fenix 8 beta program or any future public software announcements for the feature potentially getting added in the future.