Approach S40 - Recent Threads

Temporary Tee box change par

Genty007 — Thu, 15 Feb 2024 05:08:33 GMT

Is there a way to change the par on a hole when a Temporary Tee box is being used. We currently have a par 5 that is now a Par 4 due to reconfiguration work?

Garmin Approach S4

Colster241 — Thu, 04 Jan 2024 08:42:28 GMT

Hi,

Recently found my Garmin s4 approach and tried to install updates, however i'm getting an error installing update message.

Can anyone help with this?

Many thanks

I just charged my S40. Went to turn it off and it went to system page then to colored squares that I can change the colors by arrows. Cannot get to another screen, cannot turn power off.

5957946 — Wed, 23 Aug 2023 18:05:26 GMT

After charging my S40, I tried to turn off. It went to a system page, then after holding the power button again, it went to colored squares with arrows up and down. hit power button again, and the arrows are now left and right. Cannot get off this screen, power button willl not turn the S40 off.

RE: I just charged my S40. Went to turn it off and it went to system page then to colored squares that I can change the colors by arrows. Cannot get to another screen, cannot turn power off.

Garmin-Cody — Fri, 25 Aug 2023 16:38:07 GMT

To exit the mode your S40 you described your watch as currently in, simply press and hold the button on the side of the watch, and keep the button held until you see the display turn blank > T hen release the button (takes about 15-20 seconds of holding) > Then power the watch back on, and you should see the S40 reboot normally to the regular time screen.

If you continue to have concerns, or if the steps outlined above do not resolve the concern, please reach out to Garmin Support to get a solution through live support.

RE: S40 golf mode and use the 3 minute timer?

Garmin-Cody — Fri, 30 Jun 2023 21:04:46 GMT

The stopwatch and timer features function as a separate activity option on the Approach S40, so during a round of golf there is not an option to access those features to start and stop a clock or timer in that manner.

However, during the round...you can can tap the button on the side of the watch and view the current time at the top of the screen next to the battery icon...or you can view the round timer through the "Round Info" menu section and view the active timer by the minute from that function during the round.

S40 golf mode and use the 3 minute timer?

zumvol — Fri, 30 Jun 2023 09:12:32 GMT

I cannot see how to use a timer to check for 3 minutes whilst I'm in golf mode, does it work or not?

Wie kann ich meine Approach 40 synchronisieren

6346448 — Wed, 21 Jun 2023 12:01:17 GMT

Wie kann ich meine S40 Approach synchronisieren?

RE: Wie kann ich meine Approach 40 synchronisieren

Garmin-Cody — Fri, 23 Jun 2023 17:32:14 GMT

The Approach S40 can be synced using the Garmin Golf app on iOS or AndroidOS smartphone using a bluetooth pairing connection. The watch can also be synced to a Garmin account using the Garmin Express program, installed to a home computer through a corded connection from the watch to USB.

Below is a link to our support page showing more info on syncing through the Garmin Golf app:

Synchronisieren von Scorecards mit der Garmin Golf App mit einem kompatiblen Golf Gerät

RE: Approach S4 update problem

Garmin-Cody — Thu, 15 Jun 2023 19:17:56 GMT

I would suggest checking out the Garmin support pages below:

Windows PC: Garmin Express Fails to Install or Update on a Windows Computer

Mac: Garmin Express Fails to Install or Update on a Mac Computer

Further solutions:

Garmin Express Software Fails to Complete the "Downloading Files" Stage or Error Installing Message\

Approach S4 update problem

3393207 — Wed, 14 Jun 2023 06:13:19 GMT

I am trying to update an old Approach S4 with software.. it starts but stops towards the end of the upload.

RE: Garmin Golf App asking to discard round when it's already in scoreboard ?

Garmin-Cody — Wed, 31 May 2023 21:22:50 GMT

Update as of August 30, 2023:

Garmin Golf app version 2.14 now available for both AndroidOS & iOS.

Check the App Store/Play Store to ensure the update is installed.

This should help to resolve concern mentioned in this post. If anyone continues to have this concern after verifying version 2.14 is installed for the Garmin Golf app, please direct message me so I can gather more information from you.

-Garmin Cody

Garmin Golf App asking to discard round when it's already in scoreboard ?

besst11 — Fri, 26 May 2023 14:41:01 GMT

Garmin Golf App asking to discard round when it's already in scoreboard ?

RE: Can CT10 trackers be attached to a putter with a SuperStroke grip with countercore weights?

Garmin-Cody — Mon, 15 May 2023 20:48:50 GMT

Putter grips will have a variety of different design elements that may require extra consideration when securing the Approach CT-10 sensor into the grip end. Typically putter grips that are thicker will have a larger air hole to allow for easier installation of the grip to the club, but may not hold in the sensor as well as others... so it may be a good idea to consult with Garmin support, and the golf smith before re-gripping to gauge if the grip will allow a proper, secure installation of the CT-10, in a manner that will not risk loss, damage to the sensor, or the grip.

The Approach CT-10 sensors are designed to screw securely into most conventional sized golf grip design standards...but depending on the brand/model...the grip may be have design features for other accessories like a counter-weight, ball tool, ...etc that may not be ideal, so another grip type may need to be considered.

Can CT10 trackers be attached to a putter with a SuperStroke grip with countercore weights?

Kevin J — Fri, 25 Dec 2020 21:29:46 GMT

I received the starter kit CT10 trackers to go with my Approach S40 and it recommends using them in your putter and wedges. I have a SuperStroke grip with a countercore weight in the end of the grip where the tracker would normally screw into. Is there a good way to attached the tracker with my grip? Or am I out of luck?

RE: Can CT10 trackers be attached to a putter with a SuperStroke grip with countercore weights?

3739936 — Sat, 13 May 2023 22:01:38 GMT

The large diameter on the CT10 screw is .256, so I drilled the center out of the SS putter grip with a .250 drill. This will allow it to screw down snuggly. If it gets a little loose, since it is a tapered screw on the CT10, you can wrap it with teflon pipe tape to the tightnest that you feel good with.

RE: Playing Handicap still not fixed

Gingerscotsman — Fri, 12 May 2023 18:37:19 GMT

Looking at some of the other forums (S60 and S62) I see other users are reporting similar problems and some making the comment that the Index/Slope feature doesn't work in Europe. I'm not sure why Europe should make a difference as I understand with the introduction of WHS, the handicap calculation is the same: Course Handicap = HCPI x Slope/113 + CR - PAR. For the purspose of normal rounds Course Handicap and Playing Handicap are the same. Can you confirm that the Garmin software does actually use this formula?

Playing Handicap still not fixed

Gingerscotsman — Sun, 07 May 2023 19:57:51 GMT

So I'm going to try again and see if someone at Garmin will finally answer. The Playing Handicap calculation is wrong. It seems to work on Slope only rather than Course Rating and Slope. Since the new system was introduced over 2 years ago, I would have thought a simple software update to fix this could have been implemented by now

RE: Playing Handicap still not fixed

Gingerscotsman — Fri, 12 May 2023 18:16:21 GMT

Cody, thanks for the responses but I think we're talking past each other. I'm trying to use my watch the way I expect 90% of golfers would do. I have a HCPI and when I play any course, this is converted to a course-specific playing handicap by a formula based on Par, Course Rating and Slope, as per the WHS. By the description in the manual, this is exactly what the Index/Slope feature is for, so that my net score can be calculated. The Local Handicap method requires me to look up the table in the club house for the course and tees I am playing and enter the playing handicap manually. If I disable Handicap Scoring then surely I'm only going to get a gross score and not a net score.

So my problem is, I use the Index/Slope method, enter my HCPI and the software calculates a playing handicap for me. All sounds good until I check it and find out it has calculated the wrong playing handicap.

RE: Playing Handicap still not fixed

Garmin-Cody — Thu, 11 May 2023 15:54:32 GMT

Based your last reply, it seems that you have handicap scoring switched on, within the Golf Settings menu located directly on the S40 you are using. If handicap scoring is enabled in the Golf settings on your watch, the two options offered are "Local Handicap" ...or "Index/Slope"...and this feature is specific for manual entry features.

Handicap scoring should only be enabled on the watch if you want to manually enter handicap during rounds for scoring, and is not based on the normal Garmin handicap system.

Your scorecards will calculate handicap using WHS per my verified answer above, if you simply turn off handicap scoring in the Golf Settings menu on your watch.

The Approach S40 is compatible manual entry though the handicap scoring feature. Handicap scoring is not the same as the Garmin handicap system, which calculated without handicap scoring being enabled...which is uses the World Handicap System.

Refer to the Manually Entering Handicap on a Golf Compatible Product support page for further reference if needed.

RE: Playing Handicap still not fixed

Gingerscotsman — Wed, 10 May 2023 20:31:06 GMT

This doesn't answer the question. Your information states that my Garmin S40 supports WHS. So when I use the Index/Slope function and enter my HCPI it should automatically calculate the playing handicap for a given course. Based on my experience it calculates the wrong playing handicap. I checked manually what could be wrong and came to the conclusion that it is only using the Slope and not using the Course Rating, hence ending up with the wrong answer. So my question is: Can Garmin confirm that the software is NOT capable of calculating a playing handicap correctly, and if so is there any intent to fix this problem?

RE: Playing Handicap still not fixed

Garmin-Cody — Tue, 09 May 2023 20:27:45 GMT

Here's some additional info for you, and others seeing this post on how Garmin calculates handicap.

The Garmin Golf handicap system is based on the following:

Your handicap will vary depending on which tees you play from (as selected when on the device when starting the round).
One round must uploaded before we can calculate your handicap.
7 to 10 18-hole rounds before it starts to accurately reflect your real potential. The handicap calculation uses your most recent best scores so you would have to consistently perform poorly before your handicap increases.
18 holes must be played in order for the round to be applied towards the handicap calculation.
The Garmin Golf app will automatically calculate a handicap for you based on the Garmin handicap system. Some devices have the ability to enter your handicap and will override the automatically calculated handicap.
Garmin will limit the posted score to a net double bogey for each hole. However, this limit is only for handicap calculations and will not affect what is shown on your scorecard.
Most Garmin golf products use the World Handicap system, but not all.
For products that do not use WHS, the course handicap is calculated using previous scorecards uploaded to your Garmin account using a proprietary calculation and is for use on Garmin leaderboards only. It cannot be used for golf tournaments that require a USGA Handicap Index.

The support articles listed below are available to reference for more information:

Cannot track putts on s40.

2461030 — Tue, 02 May 2023 20:10:40 GMT

Hi there,

I can't track putts unless I input them manually after a round.

After each hole the watch will ask for my score, but will not then go to fairways and putts, it goes straight to the next hole, whereas my friends s62 will ask for fairways and putts after each hole.

Is there anything I can do? It's driving me mad!

Thanks in advance

Approach S40 System Software 6.80

Garmin-Jimmy — Mon, 17 Apr 2023 18:40:41 GMT

Hello Approach S40 users,

We have fully released software version 6.80.

Change Log

Miscellaneous improvements.

My S40 does not charge anymore.

1201722 — Mon, 28 Mar 2022 00:05:30 GMT

My S40 does not charge anymore. The chargingcable never left the place I keep it to recharge my watch. So I guess It's not the cable. My watch is barely 2 years old. I tried several USB chargers but none of them gave electric contact to my watch. Anyone experiencing the same problem al of a sudden?

RE: My S40 does not charge anymore.

8882837 — Tue, 28 Mar 2023 17:12:19 GMT

Sorry this is late. I had the same problem and found my contact leads were Dirty. Cleaned with alcohol and resolved immediately