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I have been spending way too much time comparing Garmin models on their website.  The main issue with the Forerunner 965 for me is that even though it has the AMOLED screen, it does not appear to have the hole map feature where you can use their "touch targeting" to get distances from any spot.  Instead, the Forerunner has the classic F/M/B and hazards front/carry, kind of like the Garmin S12.  The 965 also does not have the "Plays Like" feature.  I would like to have both of those, so the 965 is out.

 

Scroll down to "Golfing Features" for both watches and compare:

 

965:

https://www.garmin.com/en-US/p/886725#specs

 

S70:

https://www.garmin.com/en-US/p/847706#specs

 

 

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13 hours ago, motm95 said:

I have been spending way too much time comparing Garmin models on their website.  The main issue with the Forerunner 965 for me is that even though it has the AMOLED screen, it does not appear to have the hole map feature where you can use their "touch targeting" to get distances from any spot.  Instead, the Forerunner has the classic F/M/B and hazards front/carry, kind of like the Garmin S12.  The 965 also does not have the "Plays Like" feature.  I would like to have both of those, so the 965 is out.

 

Scroll down to "Golfing Features" for both watches and compare:

 

965:

https://www.garmin.com/en-US/p/886725#specs

 

S70:

https://www.garmin.com/en-US/p/847706#specs

 

 

Ditto. I think the real decision is between S70 and Epix. If Epix eventually gets all the features  that the S70 has included enhanced hole maps and upgraded virtual caddie then it just comes down to if you want the navigation features the Epix offers. 
 

 

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I got the 965 prior to the s70 release. I get to run more than I get to golf. Had considered the s62 but AMOLED and running metrics factored into the decision. Had the Fénix 5 previously and 965 golf feature is not much different than the 5. Was hoping for a little more from course mapping , especially with the better screen and topo maps on the 965. Seems like they could release an add-on / upgrade feature for golf. 965 gps is very accurate and has worked well on the few rounds I have played with front/middle/back of green distances. Club and stat/score tracking are adequate. The Garmin golf app itself could be improved for post round analysis. Wish there was ability to have satellite view on the app when reviewing/editing shots.

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