The "No Courses Near" or "No Nearby Courses" message can appear when the course map files on an Approach device are missing or have become corrupt. To remedy this issue, it is recommended to update or reinstall the course maps.
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Garmin Support Center No Courses Near Message on an Approach The No Courses Near or No Nearby Courses message means that something is preventing the golf courses from being used on your golf device. To fix this, the golf courses will need to be reloaded to the Approach using Garmin Express.
The No Courses Near or No Nearby Courses message means that something is preventing the golf courses from being used on your Approach device. To fix this, the golf courses will need to be reloaded to the Approach using Garmin Express. Before getting started you will need the following:
The "No Courses Near" or "No Nearby Courses" message can appear when the course map files on an Approach device are missing or have become corrupt. To remedy this issue, it is recommended to update or reinstall the course maps.
Disconnect the Approach from the computer once updates have completed Take the Approach outdoors and start a round of golf. If you do not see the No Courses Near message, your watch is now working properly. If you have tried these solutions and are still having a problem, Contact Product Support and we will assist you.
Factory ResetPress and hold Light/Power button, wait up to 30 seconds until device powers on/off.Press and hold the Down button and the Light/Power button.Release both buttons when the screen displays Clear user data select Yes.The setup screen will appear and the device will be set back to default factory settings.
Make sure the watch has a clear view to the sky with no obstructions (buildings, patio covers, dense foliage). If you have traveled over 100 miles since last using the watch, have not used the watch in a long time, or have reset the watch recently it may take 2-5 minutes to acquire satellite signal.
Downloading Golf Courses From the Garmin Connect AppFrom 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.
If your device is still having trouble acquiring satellites, ensure it has the latest version of operating software by following the steps in the Software section under your device in Support Center. Allow the device to acquire satellites outdoors in a stationary position with a clear view of the sky after you update.
Garmin Outdoor watches use a rechargeable lithium-ion battery that is not user-replaceable.
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.
Garmin Express is software used to download and install the latest golf course maps and software updates for your Garmin Golf device. The golf course mapping, CourseView, has over 41,000 golf courses worldwide1 and is still growing. Garmin releases new CourseView updates periodically each year.
Using the included USB cable, connect the device to external power, and select Continue (Charging the Device)....Select an option:To install all available updates, select Install All.To install only map updates, select Map > Install All.To install only software updates, select Software > Install All.
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For the Approach S2 layup and dogleg distances have been included to improve watch usability over the entire hole
Approach S2 is an elegant and innovative golf watch with a high-sensitivity GPS receiver that gives the exact yardage to the front, middle, and back of greens.
Background and Identification. The Approach S2 is preloaded with over 40,000 golf courses from around the world. It does not matter where in the world you are, all you need is an Approach S2 to point you in the right direction.
The watch is unable to connect to cell phones via Bluetooth, which greatly limits the smart capabilities of the watch.