# Swing-Analyzing Golf Smartwatches The Garmin Approach S60 Smartwatch is Stylish and Advanced By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-06-07 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garmin-approach-s60 References: [werd](http://www.werd.com/46016/the-garmin-approach-s60-does-everything-but-drive-the-cart/) & [amzn.to](http://amzn.to/2sAiEBX) The [Garmin](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garmin-approach-r50) Approach S60 smartwatch is the brand's latest golf watch that is [GPS-equipped](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bushnell-wingman-hd) and capable of providing users with access to data from over 40,000 different courses found around the world. Engineered with a color touchscreen, the smartwatch works to track your swing when on the course and will let you know just how hard you hit the ball along with how far you're hitting it with regard to your upswing and downswing tempo. Aside from being a versatile solution for avid golfers, the Garmin Approach S60 smartwatch also provides wearers with the ability to [track their activity](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aurafit-g12). This includes steps taken, calories burned and even how well you slept. Finally, the smartwatch is capable of providing notifications from your smartphone. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 62% | Activity: 68% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/watches) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Gps-equipped Golf Smartwatches:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a golf smartwatch with advanced GPS capabilities that provides precise course data and swing analysis for golfers. - **Multifunctional Activity Tracking:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a smartwatch that not only tracks golf performance but also provides comprehensive activity tracking features for overall wellness management. - **Seamless Smartphone Integration:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design a golf smartwatch that seamlessly integrates with smartphones, allowing users to receive notifications and access other apps for enhanced convenience. ### Who This Affects Most - **Sports Equipment Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with smartwatch makers to produce technologically advanced golf smartwatches that enhance the performance and experience of golfers. - **Wearable Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative smartwatches that combine golf-specific features with general fitness and health tracking capabilities to cater to the needs of golf enthusiasts and fitness-conscious individuals. - **Mobile Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create software and applications that enable seamless integration between golf smartwatches and smartphones, providing golfers with a comprehensive digital experience on and off the course. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Swing-Analyzing Golf Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/golf-quartz.md) - [Golfer-Themed Smartwatch Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-galaxy-watch4-pxg-golf-edition.md) - [Collaborative Golfer Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tag-heuer-connected-calibre-e4-x-malbon-golf-edition.md) - [Extensive Golf Launch Monitors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garmin-approach-r50.md) - [Connected Golf Tracking Tags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garmin-approach-ct1-superstroke-edition.md) - [Virtual Golf Training Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garmin-approach-r10.md) - [Golf-Centric GPS Handheld Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solarpowered-gps.md) - [Aviator-Approved Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garmin-d2-mach-1-pro.md) - [Off-Grid Adventurer Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garmin-smartwatch.md)