About to play golf and wondering why does your Garmin watch show the wrong distance? The solution is usually to change Garmin watch from yards to meters.

Garmin golf GPS watches typically allow you to switch between yards and meters for distance measurements. That isn’t always the solution, but the vast majority of the time it is.

Depending where you are in the world, courses tend to be measured differently. Some are in meters, such as in Europe, while UK and United States courses are set up in yards on the scorecard.

Therefore, if you play in different countries or are setting the watch up for the first time, you will need to know how to change the unit of measurement on your Garmin golf GPS watch.

Follow the steps below which should apply to the Garmin Approach S10, Garmin Approach S20, Garmin Approach S40, Garmin Approach S70, Garmin Approach G10, Garmin Approach G30 and Garmin Approach G80.

Change Garmin Watch From Yards To Meters

1. Access the Menu: On your Garmin golf watch, access the main menu by pressing the appropriate button or buttons. The exact button layout may vary depending on the model of your watch.

2. Select Settings: Navigate through the menu options and find the “Settings” or “Options” menu.

3. Choose Units: Within the Settings or Options menu, look for an option related to units of measurement. This option is often labeled as “Units” or “Distance Units.”

4. Switch between Yards and Meters: Select the Units option, and you should see the available distance measurement units. Typically, you can choose between “Yards” and “Meters.”

5. Save Changes: Once you’ve selected your desired unit (yards or meters), save the changes by following the on-screen instructions. This may involve pressing a specific button or confirming your selection.

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How Do You Manually Convert Yards To Meters In Golf?

To manually convert yards to meters, you can use the following conversion factor that 1 yard is equal to approximately 0.9144 meters.

The formula for the conversion is:

• Meters = Yards × 0.9144

For example, if you have a distance of 100 yards and want to convert it to meters:

• 100 yards × 0.9144 = 91.44 meters

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How Do You Manually Convert Meters To Yards In Golf?

To manually convert meters to yards, you can use the conversion factor that 1 meter is equal to approximately 1.0936 yards.

The formula for converting meters to yards is:

Yards = Meters × 1.0936

For example, if you have a distance of 100 meters and you want to convert it to yards:

100 meters × 1.0936 = 109.36 yards