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how to get golf courses on garmin fenix 5

by Leda Rice III Published 2 years ago Updated 2 years ago
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Playing Golf

  • From the watch face, select > Golf.
  • Go outside, and wait while the device locates satellites.
  • Select a course from the list of available courses.
  • Select Yes to keep score.
  • Select UP or DOWN to scroll through the holes. The device automatically transitions when you move to the next hole.
  • After you complete your activity, select > End Round > Yes.

Before you play a course for the first time, you must download it using the Garmin Connect™ Mobile app.
  1. From the Garmin Connect Mobile app, select Download Golf Courses > .
  2. Select a golf course.
  3. Select Download. After the course finishes downloading, it appears in the list of courses on your fēnix® device.

Full Answer

Does the Fenix 5x come with golf course mapping?

The fenix 5X comes with preloaded golf course mapping. For instructions on getting golf courses for the fenix 5 or 5S, please review the related content. The golf course mapping, CourseView, has over 41,000 golf courses worldwide and is still growing.

How do I download golf courses to my Garmin watch?

Downloading Golf Courses to Your Watch Using the Garmin Connect App Some watches that support the Golf activity are not preloaded with golf course maps. For these watches, golf courses are downloaded, installed, and updated through the Garmin Connect app instead of Garmin Express.

Why are the golf courses on my Fenix not working?

Making sure that you have the new version of the Golf Courses download on your fenix. If you continue to have issues, check with the Golf Course to see if they have had any major changes to the golf course and let us know via the Golf Course Report Form since the incorrect distances could be due to outdated Course Map information.

How many golf courses does Garmin track?

The golf course mapping, CourseView, has over 41,000 golf courses worldwide and is still growing. Garmin releases new CourseView updates throughout the year. These updates will add new courses and revisions to existing courses.

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How do I add golf courses to my Garmin watch?

Downloading Golf Courses to Your Watch Using the Garmin Connect...From the Garmin Connect app access the menu: Android: Select. (Upper left corner). ... Select Download Golf Courses.Select + (upper right corner).Search for a specific course by name.Select. next to the desired course.

Does Fenix 5 have golf app?

You can see the best golf GPS here but some of them don't have all the additional features that the Fenix 5 does....Garmin Fenix 5.Garmin Fenix 5Battery Life24 Hours GPS ModeWater Rating10 ATMGolf Courses41,000+PreloadedNo. Downloadable From Phone17 more rows

How do I find courses on Fenix 5?

How to open the course on the fenix?call up the desired activity (e.g. "Speedhike", key top right),press the menu button (left in the middle) for a little longer,scroll down to "Navigation",then to "Courses",search for the course and open it with the top right key.More items...•

How do I use Garmin Golf on Fenix?

All you have to do is go to the Garmin Connect app and find your course. After that, you'll be able to see what hole you're on, what par is on that hole, what the green looks like, and the distance to the front, middle, and back of the green. You can also move the pin around to get exact distances.

How do I use the Garmin golf app?

4:086:07Simply go to the course you intend to play that day select the course on your garmin device. AndMoreSimply go to the course you intend to play that day select the course on your garmin device. And start the route.

How do I put apps on my Garmin Fenix 5?

3:2710:18So we press the start button which brings us to the app selection screen. And then we're going toMoreSo we press the start button which brings us to the app selection screen. And then we're going to scroll all the way down through the favorites.

How do I access courses on my Garmin watch?

How Do I Search for Workout Courses in the Garmin Connect App?Open the Garmin Connect app.Access the menu. Android: Select (upper left) ... Select Training.Select Courses. Select. ... Select. ... Center the map on the desired area.Select a course icon on the map, then select the course name to view the course details.Select.

Where do I find courses on Garmin watch?

Following a Course on Your DeviceFrom the watch face, select START.Select an activity.Hold UP.Select Navigation > Courses.Select a course.Select Do Course. Navigation information appears.Select START to begin navigation.

How do I view courses on my Garmin Fenix?

3:2012:04And go down to courses. This is where a Garmin buries their course builder. And you can see I've gotMoreAnd go down to courses. This is where a Garmin buries their course builder. And you can see I've got a whole bunch of saved courses in here.

How do I use my Fenix 5 plus in golf?

To use the fenix 5 Plus series for a Golf activity, you will want to first want to set it up as a selectable activity....Before playing a round of golf, it is recommended to fully charge the watch.From the watch face, press.Allow device to acquire satellites.Select an available course1Select Yes to keep score.

How does Garmin track golf shots?

Your device features automatic shot detection and recording. Each time you take a shot along the fairway, the device records your shot distance so you can view it later. TIP: Automatic shot detection works best when you wear the device on your leading wrist and make good contact with the ball. Putts are not detected.

How do I use the Fenix 5 plus golf app?

To use the fenix 5 Plus series for a Golf activity, you will want to first want to set it up as a selectable activity....Playing a Round of GolfFrom the watch face, press.Allow device to acquire satellites.Select an available course1Select Yes to keep score.

How does Garmin track golf shots?

Your device features automatic shot detection and recording. Each time you take a shot along the fairway, the device records your shot distance so you can view it later. TIP: Automatic shot detection works best when you wear the device on your leading wrist and make good contact with the ball. Putts are not detected.

Can you answer calls on Garmin Fenix 5?

When you receive a phone call on your connected smartphone, the fēnix® device displays the name or phone number of the caller. To accept the call, select Accept. NOTE: To talk to the caller, you must use your connected smartphone. To decline the call, select Decline.

How many courses can you store on Garmin Connect?

The Garmin Connect app can store up to 100 courses. If you have reached the limit, select the option below for steps on deleting courses from the Garmin Connect app.

Can you download golf courses on a Garmin watch?

Downloading Golf Courses to Your Watch Using the Garmin Connect App. Some watches that support the Golf activity are not preloaded with golf course maps. For these watches, golf courses are downloaded, installed, and updated through the Garmin Connect app instead of Garmin Express. Once downloaded in the Garmin Connect app and added to your watch, ...

Does Garmin watch have golf course maps?

Some watches that support the Golf activity are not preloaded with golf course maps. For these watches, golf courses are downloaded, installed, and updated through the Garmin Connect app instead of Garmin Express. Once downloaded in the Garmin Connect app and added to your watch, your watch will display the 5 closest courses based on your watch's ...

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