Update Golf Courses and Device Software on a Watch With Pre-Loaded Maps

The Garmin Express™ program can be used to download and install the latest golf course maps and software updates for your Garmin watch. Compatible watches can also use the onboard Map Manager to update the golf course maps. CourseView golf course maps have over 43,000 golf courses worldwide and is still growing. Garmin releases new CourseView updates periodically each year. These updates will add new courses and revisions to existing courses as Garmin is notified. New device software is released periodically to enhance device performance. 

Updating Golf Courses on a Watch With Pre-Loaded Maps

Course Updates

Provide the latest changes to courses used by your Garmin® watch. Course updates contain a lot of information and are very large. Since this information must be first downloaded to your computer, the update process may take up to an hour to complete.

Software Updates

Check for new software updates on your Garmin watch. Software updates are usually small and take a few minutes to complete.      

Updating Your Watch With Garmin Express

If you experience issues during the installation process see the Troubleshooting section below.

1. Before updating your device, you will need to have Garmin Express installed on your computer. If you already have Express installed, skip this step.

2. Connect your watch to your computer with the USB Cable.

3. Launch the Garmin Express program by selecting.

   NOTE: If you just installed the Garmin Express program, it will be launched during the installation process. If you already have Garmin Express installed, open Garmin Express from your computer's applications.

   • Windows: Either double-click the Express icon (pictured) in the system tray (next to your time), double-click the shortcut on the desktop, or search for Garmin Express in your Start Menu.

   • Mac: Garmin Express can be found in the Applications folder in Finder.

4. Select the desired device or click Add a Device.

   NOTE: If the watch is not recognized by Express, see Troubleshooting below.

5. Once the device is recognized, follow on-screen prompts to sign in to the Garmin Connect™ platform.

6. The Garmin Express program will display the available updates for the device. Click Install All.

7. Follow on-screen prompts for license agreement and selecting course regions if applicable.

8. Once the program gives the "Updates Complete" message, safely eject the device from your computer before disconnecting it.

   • Windows: Press the Windows key + E, right-click the Garmin device and choose Eject (if the device is not listed it does not need to be ejected). Once the device disappears, disconnect it from the computer.

   • Mac: Drag the device to the Trash or select the Finder and choose the Eject symbol next to the Garmin device (if the device is not listed it does not need to be ejected). Once the device disappears, disconnect it from the Mac.

9. If a device software update was sent to your device, it will finish the installation on the display of the device itself once disconnected. Once completed, the device will restart automatically and return to the normal screens.

Updating Golf Courses with Map Manager

Some compatible devices have a feature called Map Manager which allows you to update the mapping using a Wi-Fi connection from the watch. See Using Map Manager on Garmin Watches for steps on how to use the feature to update your maps on a compatible device.

Troubleshooting

The below sections cover common issues that could occur while trying to update your Garmin watch.