Garmin Approach J1 Junior GPS Golf Watch
The Garmin Approach J1 is purpose-built for junior golfers who want to learn, improve and gain confidence on the course. This slim and lightweight GPS golf watch weighs only 29 grams, features a bright 1.2” AMOLED touchscreen (390×390 px) and a comfortable elastic nylon velcro strap ideal for smaller wrists.
A simplified interface, visual pace timer and adjustable par settings help young players improve pace of play, distance control and course management. Preloaded with 43,000 courses worldwide, including GreenView with manual pin positioning, Garmin AutoShot™, digital scorecard and detailed stats. Fully tournament legal.
Why this watch is ideal for junior golfers
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Ultra-light and comfortable (29 g)
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Simple, learning-focused interface
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Visual timer for recommended pace of play
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Adjustable par based on skill level
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Shot distance measurement across the course
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Tournament approved
Key golf features
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Yardages to front, middle and back of the green
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Distances to layups, doglegs, hazards and targets
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Garmin AutoShot™ tracking
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GreenView with manual pin position
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Digital scorecard and statistics (strokes, putts, GIR, fairways)
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Garmin CourseView updates
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Garmin Golf app pairing
General specifications
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Case size: 43 × 43 × 11.4 mm
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Weight: 29 g
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Glass: Chemically toughened glass
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Bezel: Anodized aluminum
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Strap: Elastic nylon velcro, Quick Release 20 mm
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Wrist size: 115 – 195 mm
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Water resistance: 50 meters (swimming)
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Memory: 4 GB
Battery & display
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AMOLED display with optional always-on mode
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Smartwatch mode: up to 10 days
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GPS mode: up to 15 hours
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Charging via Garmin cable
Sensors & connectivity
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GPS, GLONASS, Galileo
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Gyroscope, accelerometer, ambient light sensor
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Bluetooth LE – iPhone & Android compatible