{"id":928495,"date":"2026-01-20T07:02:41","date_gmt":"2026-01-20T12:02:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/garmin-tees-up-approach-j1-the-first-gps-watch-specifically-designed-for-junior-golfers\/"},"modified":"2026-01-20T07:02:41","modified_gmt":"2026-01-20T12:02:41","slug":"garmin-tees-up-approach-j1-the-first-gps-watch-specifically-designed-for-junior-golfers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/garmin-tees-up-approach-j1-the-first-gps-watch-specifically-designed-for-junior-golfers\/","title":{"rendered":"Garmin tees up Approach J1, the first GPS watch specifically designed for junior golfers"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\n First-of-its-kind GPS golf watch includes features <\/i>
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\n OLATHE, Kan.<\/span>, Jan. 20, 2026<\/span> \/PRNewswire\/ —\u00a0Garmin (NYSE: GRMN) today announced the groundbreaking Approach<\/b>\u00ae<\/sup><\/b> J1<\/b><\/a>,\u00a0the first GPS watch purpose built to help youth golfers learning the game play with confidence and track their performance. Featuring a slim, lightweight design that will not hinder a golf swing, the Approach J1 comes with either a cloud blue or lilac metal bezel and a ComfortFit fabric strap that securely fits on smaller wrists. From the tee box to the green, it’s packed with innovative features like tee-off guidance, personal par and a pace-of-play timer that can help young golfers get to know the game like never before.<\/p>\n

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\n “Garmin has pioneered technology advances in golf for decades, and now we’re thrilled to help introduce a new generation of golfers to the game with the Approach J1. Designed to help junior golfers learn the game faster and play smarter, the Approach J1 can help build better course management skills, improve shot planning and pace of play and provide real-time feedback that over time can help young players develop stronger strategy, independence and a better feel for the game.” \u2014Susan Lyman, Garmin Vice President of Consumer Sales and Marketing<\/i>\n <\/p>\n

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A revolutionary tool on the course, the Approach J1 is packed with features that help young golfers better understand how to play.<\/p>\n