Approach S70 - Recent Threads

RE: View Shot Map not showing in Garmin Golf App

GA29 — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 04:53:04 GMT

With the reboot that I had

I don't think it was a full reboot - accordingly it may have happened each time. The screen went blank and then 3 seconds later it was back. Based on how long turning off and back on takes, I am thinking it isn't a 'reboot' as such?

View Shot Map not showing in Garmin Golf App

1393318 — Sun, 05 Jul 2026 01:11:19 GMT

Out of the last 10 rounds, 3 of those did not have the view shot map which I really check since I like to check my yardages. I also noticed that after I saved or ended the round yesterday, the watch restarted by itself. So when it rebooted, I checked and had to save the round once again. It recorded my round settings except for the view shot map in the garmin golf app

RE: View Shot Map not showing in Garmin Golf App

GA29 — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 03:25:59 GMT

Garmin MR

I am reluctant to go through this process again - 6 months between software updates, and the problem is not fixed and in fact is made worse.

I repeat my previously asked and never answered questions

Do you have a Beta program? If not, should you?

Could you add the ability to go back to a previous software version?

Your questions

I have a Samsung ultra s23. All software and apps etc are the latest versions

Everytime I forget to power cycle the problem occurs - though for me the phone rebooting only occurred on one of the 3 times it has happened (no shot map or recording as an activity) to me

I know nothing about this stuff, but a restart fixing it, must be a clue? Clearing of cache or something like that perhaps?

If i sound rude, I apologise - not intended - thanks for looking into it.

RE: View Shot Map not showing in Garmin Golf App

Garmin - MR — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 01:49:32 GMT

GA29 We are investigating this report. If you are are also experiencing this situation with the Approach S70, we would be interested in getting you added to to the report as well. Could you please help us out by starting with these questions?

•What model of phone and OS version are you using?
• What version of the Golf app are you using ?
• How often have you experienced this?
• Does the watch reboot each time before you see the shot map missing?

RE: Average/Max Run Cadence reports 0 spm

Chris — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 23:40:47 GMT

In addition to previous post...

I edited the Run Settings/Data Screens to show the cadence while running....

The watch constantly reports "0" which means the cadence is no more captured.
This issue started after the latest update 27.07

Those are the cadence related data fields listed under the S70 (link below)

Average Cadence
Running. The average cadence for the current activity.

Cadence
Running. The steps per minute (right and left).

Cadence Gauge
Running. A color gauge showing your current cadence range.

https://www8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-0F89E6A5-EC1C-4382-964E-27DC4B5FC932/EN-US/GUID-1450EF74-CA46-44A7-BB2A-850129A77535.html

Average/Max Run Cadence reports 0 spm

Chris — Mon, 06 Jul 2026 23:40:35 GMT

- Not a Golf related issue -

For the last 2 runs, the Average/Max Run Cadence shows 0 and the average stride length has disapeared .
Any chance we can get the stat back in the S70 (Activities/Running/[select Activity]/Stats/Running Dynamics)?

Thanks

RE: View Shot Map not showing in Garmin Golf App

GA29 — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 21:12:39 GMT

1393318 this is an issue with the latest firmware - numerous users are experiencing this same issue. Whilst a number of users have reported it here and elsewhere on the net, I know of other Garmin users who are having the same issues.

I hope, though doubt, that Garmin-LF will be able to fix it for you. If he does I hope he posts it, for all the others who are suffering......

The only fix that works for me, is to power the watch off and then back on before you start each round - if I forget, the problem happens....

RE: View Shot Map not showing in Garmin Golf App

Garmin - LF — Mon, 06 Jul 2026 20:52:10 GMT

Hello 1393318 I would love to help investigate this further. For this, I will reach out to you to collect details, to investigate this further. For this, I will reach out to you via email.

Auto-shot detection not working but how are you supposed to use "measure shot"

4441636 — Fri, 03 Jul 2026 17:30:40 GMT

So there are a lot of threads about Approach S70 not detecting shots.

(My TL;DR : it used to work fine (first three months' of ownership). Last couple of rounds, tee-shots not picked up, fairway shots not picked up. I haven't changed any settings. I haven't changed how watch sat on my wrist. I haven't changed my swing. So why does it just stop working.

Anyway looking at the discussion, it seems that if auto-detection doesn't work, then you should use "measure shot". But I just don't understand that. I am in a round. I don't know that the first (say, tee-) shot wasn't detected until I play the next (second) shot. Yes, I may not have had a reminder to select club, but I don't always notice that. When I have played the 2nd shot, it is too late to measure the first shot.

Better still would be for Garmin to fix the problem, but given that this seems a common issue for a couple of years no by looking at this forum, what is the best work-around

A related question: how do you know from looking at the watch immediately after the tee-shot that the shot has been detected. I know that if I walk, then a detected shot will trigger the counting of the length of that shot, but that takes me walking 5 or 10 yards and so how do I do that whilst still on the tee-box, so that - assuming I can remember - I can switch on "measure shot"?

Not all shots getting detected on my S70

nanu1953 — Fri, 01 May 2026 12:14:03 GMT

I used Approach S12 for 3 years before graduating to S70. After using S70 for 3 months and nearly 40 rounds of 18 holes play, I find that the Auto Detection of shots fails on most Tee shots and also large number of fairway shots. I fully understand that S70 is not designed to detect chip shots and putts but it is frustrating when even shots with reasonably good swing speed remain undetected.

I am fully aware of the reasons which can lead to failure of Shot detection (scoring enable, lead wrist, tight strap etc..) and have gone through all messages on this forum relating to this topic.

On Garmin Approach S12, it is possible to start measuring the shot distance after the shot is played and stop it upon reaching the ball. This made distance measurement very quick and intuitive. On S12 there is no need to take a SWING for activating this distance measurement. On the Garmin S70, if Auto Shot Detection misses a shot (which can occasionally happen with moderate swing speeds), the alternatives are either the multi-step Measure Shot process before the shot or taking a dummy swing to trigger detection. Unfortunately the "Measure Shot" option only activates if the golfer takes a SWING which the watch is able to detect. If the SWING is not detected one is back to the original problem. This requirement does not exist on S12. Further, taking dummy swings beside the tee box can disturb fellow golfers and may risk damage to the club head if the ground contains stones or other hard objects. The dummy swing also does not get detected unless one makes a good impact with the turf and it becomes then becomes impossible to activate the "Auto Measurement" Mode. Additionally, there are also situations where the Shot Measurement Banner continues measuring distance even after reaching the ball and completing the next shot. This causes the next shot distance to be added to the previous one. From a usability and pace-of-play perspective, it would be very helpful if the S70 allowed shot distance measurement to be started after the shot is executed (similar to the S12) and reliably stopped by touching the Shot Measurement Banner.

Any advise will be greatly appreciated.

RE: Not all shots getting detected on my S70

4441636 — Fri, 03 Jul 2026 16:04:08 GMT

In terms of using "measure shot" - as a workaround - how do I know after I played a shot that my watch hasn't detected it?

I find its not until I get to my ball that I realise that the last shot wasn't detected and then it seems too late.

RE: Software updates not working lots of bugs

Garmin - LF — Thu, 02 Jul 2026 17:57:51 GMT

[quote userid="403845" url="~/outdoor-recreation/golf/f/approach-s70/438370/software-updates-not-working-lots-of-bugs/2040065"]The sleep troubleshooting didn’t work. if I reset my watch, what happens do you have to reset up my Club tracking and everything else I have the CT 10[/quote]

I would love to help with the sleep tracking. For this, I have some additional questions.

Do we have permission to access your Connect account to review this?
What are some specific dates that Sleep data was not recorded?
When did this start?

It is not possible to reset your club stats. However, you can delete a club from your club list and then add a new club of the same type. You will lose the historical data tied to the original club, but you will be able to start fresh with new club stats on the newly added club. See Add, Edit, or Remove Golf Clubs for Your Garmin Golf Product for more information.

Software updates not working lots of bugs

shebib — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 20:48:05 GMT

Is anyone else having issues with the Garmin Approach S70 after the latest software updates?

A few things I’ve noticed:

• I can no longer view my historical shots on the course map in the Garmin Golf app. I believe this feature was added earlier this year, and it appears to have disappeared.

• I’ve been playing a lot of 9-hole rounds. When I finish a round and later go back out for another 9, the watch often doesn’t properly end the first round, which creates problems with tracking the second round.

• Sleep tracking has become inconsistent. Some nights my sleep data records normally, while other nights no sleep data appears at all.

Has anyone else experienced these issues, and if so, have you found any fixes? I’m currently running the latest software version on my S70.

You are not alone with at least some of these problems. Garmin users have recently reported sleep tracking failures and other bugs after updates, and Garmin has issued several software fixes for the S70 over the past few releases.

RE: Not all shots getting detected on my S70

4441636 — Thu, 02 Jul 2026 14:46:56 GMT

This is a great summary of the issue I am having too.

The S70 worked well for the first three months or so. Today, I found it just not detecting my shots. I haven't overnight changed my swing (slowed it down).

Very frustrating for a £500 watch.

I guess there are workarounds - eg what was posted by user 7624501 - but I really don't want to go to the red button and the (very unintuitive "measure shot" function) on every shot. Also, if you forget to do that and you only notice after you have gone to the ball, it doesn't work...

Has something in the software changed recently or have I (already!!!) developed a hardware fault?

RE: System Software 25.11 approach s70 not recording rounds

2666457 — Wed, 01 Jul 2026 21:07:43 GMT

Bought this watch a couple of weeks ago, still seems to be a problem. Rounds not recorded. Thinking about a refound.

System Software 25.11 approach s70 not recording rounds

roadrunner021 — Sun, 01 Mar 2026 12:03:11 GMT

Since November 25 (software version 23.20), golf rounds are no longer recorded. Fit. files are empty. You can still see the scores in the golf app. The latest software update should solve the problem. Unfortunately. After 2 rounds it no longer works. According to Garmin service, the problem is still receiving full attention. I don't believe it. So a watch costing 700 euros is not doing well. When will Garmin take the problem seriously and solve it?

No shot maps for the first 10 holes

1890592 — Tue, 07 Oct 2025 07:18:02 GMT

Played a round with the S70 and CT10 sensors, scorecard is correct but no shot maps for the 1st 10 holes and then suddenly shot maps from holes 11 to 18. Anyway to recover the shot maps for the missing 10 holes?

RE: No shot maps for the first 10 holes

7358719 — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 19:52:21 GMT

Kind of the same problem here, after the latest update. No shot maps, watch restarts after ending a 9 hole round. Very, very annoying…

RE: Software updates not working lots of bugs

7358719 — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 19:45:23 GMT

I have similar problems. When ending a round, sometimes the watch reboots. If I start an golfactivity then, is asks if I want to end the current activity, but it isn’t showing shot maps in the (iOS) app. reinstalling the app doesn’t fix it.

This makes this expensive watch (and the expensive ct10’s) worthless. Counting shots isn’t enough, the shot maps are very important. Also it is very annoying that the watch reboots at the end of the round. The last update doesn’t have benefits so can we just go back? Is there anything else I can do?

RE: System Software 25.11 approach s70 not recording rounds

roadrunner021 — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 22:08:30 GMT

No it doesn't.

RE: Software updates not working lots of bugs

roadrunner021 — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 21:52:36 GMT

It worked for four rounds. But now, the problem from six months ago has recurred. Furthermore, the watch prompts me to resume the round, even though the previous round was properly finished and saved. Unfortunately, no activity is visible, and the shot data isn't showing up either. I think the only short-term solution is for Garmin to revert to the software version from before the November update.

I use Android.

Golf app version 3.8.1. Garmin Connect version 5.26.1

Score cards visible.

I try to restart watch and see if it's recording activity.

RE: No shot maps for the first 10 holes

A_Steinberg — Sun, 28 Jun 2026 18:20:10 GMT

I'm experiencing something similar, except none of my recent rounds generate Shot Maps. I'm using an Approach S70 on software version 27.07. The watch records scores, FIR, GIR, putts and penalties correctly, and Club Prompt asks me to identify every club after each shot. However, no Shot Maps are generated, Virtual Caddie, and club distances are not updated. I've already updated to 27.07, installed the recent CT1 component update, reset the watch settings, and confirmed Stat Tracking and Club Prompt are enabled. Has anyone found a resolution, or has Garmin identified the cause?

RE: Software updates not working lots of bugs

3079934 — Sun, 28 Jun 2026 09:17:35 GMT

I'm having same issues with score tracking. Started after last sw update.

- When playing just 9 holes and you save your rpund it doesnt sync to garmin golf app on phone. When i start round again on watch, it asks if i continue last round. When i finish round again, it gets synced to phone.im using android 16.

- after i finish a round, watch sometimes restarts itself.

- Yesterday i played 18 holes and same issues happened. I had one hole where i did not have score and marked it -. I dont know if this is part of the reason. Never happened before last sw update.

RE: Garmin golf app poor quality and information

Verndog — Sat, 27 Jun 2026 19:39:09 GMT

I personally believe there is a disconnect between what people would like to see and what they prioritize. I now cringe with any new update because there frankly is a real issue with poor quality testing of new releases that are causing further issues with features that were working that after update no longer work.
I have had 3 separate issues with losing putting data now (that takes other stats with it), and all my putting data from 1 year and older are permanently gone because of this. Now there is another issue with the Android version losing data.
But....they waste time on useless things like those annoying badges I get 2-4 of after every round. It's a useless game that does nothing for the average golfer given the abundance they hand out it's like collecting Pokemon cards silly IMO.

Hopefully someone introduces them to Ai where coding errors and problem solving happen before the update / new release.

Garmin golf app poor quality and information

AEG84 — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 09:34:29 GMT

Hello Garmin Golf Team,

First of all, I would like to say that I am a Garmin user and I really appreciate the quality of your golf watches and hardware. However, I would like to share some feedback regarding the Garmin Golf app.

In my opinion, the app is currently well behind what many golfers would expect from a modern golf analytics platform. While Garmin excels in hardware, the software and statistical analysis side feels significantly less developed than competing solutions such as shotscope or arcos

Many amateur golfers today are looking for much more than score tracking and basic statistics. We want actionable insights that help us improve our game. For example:

Detailed performance analysis by distance ranges.
Strokes gained statistics across all areas of the game.
Better approach-shot analysis.
Short-game performance breakdowns.
Trends by course, hole, club, and lie.
Performance benchmarks against players of similar handicap levels.
Stronger data visualization and reporting tools.

Garmin already collects a huge amount of valuable data through its devices. It feels like the app is not yet taking full advantage of that information.

Are there any plans to significantly expand the analytics capabilities of the Garmin Golf app in future updates? Many golfers would welcome a more advanced statistics platform that could compete directly with the insights currently offered by Shot Scope and Arccos.

Thank you for considering this feedback.