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Changing the Tempo Timing

1

Select   > 

TempoTraining

.

2

Use 

 or   to select a tempo.

Analyzing Your Swing Using TempoTraining

1

Select 

TempoTraining

.

2

Complete a full swing.
The device displays your swing analysis.

Setting the TempoTraining Tones

1

Select   > 

TempoTraining

 >   > 

Tones

.

2

Select an option:
• To turn the tones on, select 

On

.

• To turn the tones off, select 

Off

.

TruSwing

The TruSwing feature allows you to view swing metrics recorded 

from your TruSwing device. Go to 

www.garmin.com/golf

 to 

purchase a TruSwing device.

TruSwing Metrics

You can view swing metrics on your Approach device, on 

Garmin Connect

, or on the Garmin Connect Mobile app. See 

the owner's manual for your TruSwing device for more 

information.

Feature

Description

Requirements

Swing metrics 
on your 
Approach 
device only

The available metrics 
include your swing tempo, 
speed, club-path 
measurements, critical club 
angles, and more.

The TruSwing device 
must be paired with the 
Approach device.

Swing metrics 
on your 
Approach 
device and on 
the Garmin 
Connect Mobile 
app

The available metrics 
include your swing tempo, 
speed, club-path 
measurements, critical club 
angles, and more.

Both the TruSwing and 
Approach devices must 
be paired with the 
Garmin Connect Mobile 
app on your 
smartphone.

Advanced 
swing metrics 
with wrist 
animations

Additional wrist animations, 
including wrist path data 
recorded and displayed in 
3-D animations on the 
Garmin Connect Mobile 
app. The animations 
illustrate how your wrist 
travels throughout the 
swing in relation to the club 
path.

Both the TruSwing and 
Approach S6 devices 
must be paired with the 
Garmin Connect Mobile 
app on your 
smartphone.

Recording and Viewing TruSwing Metrics on Your 

Approach Device

Before you can view TruSwing settings on your Approach S6 

device, you may need to update the software (

Updating 

Software and Courses

, page 6

).

1

Verify your TruSwing device is securely mounted to your 

club.
See the owner's manual for your TruSwing device for more 

information.

2

Turn on your TruSwing device.

3

On your Approach S6 device, select   > 

TruSwing

.

Your Approach S6 device pairs with the TruSwing device.

4

Select a club.

5

Hit a shot.

Your Approach S6 device displays swing measurements after 

each swing.
You can tap the screen to scroll through the recorded swing 

metrics.

Changing Your Club

1

From the TruSwing screen, select   > 

Change Club

.

2

Select a club.

Changing Handedness

1

From the TruSwing screen, select   > 

Handedness

.

2

Select an option.

Disconnecting Your TruSwing Device

From the TruSwing screen, select   > 

End TruSwing

.

Customizing Your Device

Tracking Statistics

You can enable statistics tracking on the device. You can view 

statistics, compare rounds, and track improvements using your 

Garmin Connect account (

Garmin Connect

, page 4

).

Select   >   > 

Setup Scoring

 > 

Stat Tracking

 > 

On

.

Recording Statistics

1

Select  .

2

Select   or   to set the number of strokes taken.
Your total score updates.

3

Select  .

4

Select   or   to set the number of putts taken.

5

Select  .

6

Select an option:
• If your ball hit the fairway, select  .
• If your ball missed the fairway, select   or  .

Garmin Connect

Garmin Connect gives you the tools to track your swing through 

advanced analytics and 3D swing animations. You can also 

compare swings, view historical data, and manage your golf 

gear. You can connect with your friends on the Garmin Connect 

site or mobile app. To sign up for a free account, go to 

www.garminconnect.com/golf

.

Store your sessions

: After you complete and save a session 

with your device, you can upload that session to Garmin 

Connect and keep it as long as you want.

Analyze your data

: You can view more detailed information 

about your swing, including swing speed, swing tempo, and 

many other detailed metrics.

Share your activities

: You can connect with friends to follow 

each other's activities or post links to your activities on your 

favorite social networking sites.

Phone Notifications

Phone notifications require a compatible smartphone to be 

paired with the Approach S6 device. When your phone receives 

messages, it sends notifications to your device.

Enabling Bluetooth Notifications

NOTE: 

Your smartphone must support Bluetooth Smart in order 

to pair with your Approach S6 device and synchronize data. See 

the application store for compatibility information.

NOTE: 

Enabling Bluetooth notifications reduces battery life 

while in watch mode (

Specifications

, page 5

).

1

On your smartphone, enable Bluetooth wireless technology.

2

Bring your smartphone within 10 m (33 ft.) of your Approach 

S6 device.

3

Go to 

garmin.com/apps

 or the application store for your 

smartphone, and download the Garmin Connect Mobile app.

4

Open the Garmin Connect Mobile app, and follow the on-

screen instructions to connect a device.

5

On your Approach S6 device, select   > 

Setup

 > 

Bluetooth 

Pair Mobile Device

.

6

Follow the on-screen instructions.

4

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