Garmin introduces the Approach G82, the ultimate warmup tool with handheld display and new putting metrics
Bigger and better than ever with a 5-inch color touchscreen, the portable launch monitor and premium GPS handheld helps players dial in their game on the range, putting green and course
MANILA, Philippines – Garmin has unveiled the all new Approach® G82, a launch monitor and advanced GPS handheld. This seamless golf tool features expanded radar metrics to help golfers fine-tune their swing and introduces putting metrics to improve consistency on the green.
This launch comes as Garmin continues to see strong momentum in the sport globally, with golfers under 20 increasing by 76% and those aged 20-29 by 53%. This growth is matched by performance gains as shown in its latest Trends in Golf Data Report, as golfers who used a Garmin launch monitor or simulator in the past year have improved their scores by an average of 4.4 strokes after six months – highlighting how access to performance data can drive real results.
“We’re thrilled to introduce the Approach G82, with our largest golf handheld display making it easier than ever to see your metrics and the lay of the land. It’s the ultimate pre-round warmup tool that doubles as an intuitive virtual caddie on the course and debuts putting metrics, allowing players to work on their entire game.”
– Susan Lyman, Garmin Vice President Consumer Sales & Marketing
Practice makes perfect
Whether hitting the driving range or practicing on the course, the Approach G82 includes several features to help golfers improve their game:
- Built-in launch monitor: Utilize essential radar metrics – including ball speed, club speed, smash factor and tempo – to make swing adjustments at the driving range.
- Putting metrics: Improve putting consistency with the only handheld that offers putting metrics, including stroke length, tempo, club and ball speed and more.
- Bag mapping: Evaluate each club at the driving range and record how far they typically play. Data integrates with the virtual caddie feature to help golfers make informed decisions when they get to the course.
- Target practice: Set target carry or total distances and try to place as many shots as possible within the ideal range.
- Tempo training: Improve contact consistency by working on the ideal backswing and downswing times for every shot.
- Club speed training: Measure club speed without needing to hit a ball and can be used with swing speed training aids.
Elevate the game
The Approach G82 is also designed to give golfers an edge with on-the-course information to help them make informed decisions. Players can also utilize it with other Garmin golf products.
- Virtual caddie: Receive club recommendations using swing data recorded from bag mapping sessions as well as wind1, elevation and hazard locations.
- Enhanced PlaysLike distance: Know how far each shot is playing with yardage adjusted for elevation and environmental conditions1.
- Member benefits: With a Garmin Golf Membership, players can receive aerial imagery to help them see photographic images for each hole as well as green contour data, allowing them to see the slope direction of the green.
- Automatic shot detection: Pair with Approach CT1 club tracking sensors (sold separately) for automatic game tracking and uploads to the Garmin Golf app.
- Range Relay: Get more precise distances to the flag when the handheld is synced with a compatible Garmin laser rangefinder (sold separately).
- Connected features: Receive wind speed and direction, along with automatic course updates and the Find My Garmin feature when connected to the Garmin Golf app on a compatible smartphone.
- Magnetic mounting: Easily secure the GPS handheld to a cart with the built-in magnet or to a golf bag with the included clip.
Designed with all types of weather in mind, the Approach G82 is built with an IPX7 water rating. Users can also get up to 25 hours of battery life in GPS mode and up to eight hours in radar mode. Available to purchase on Garmin.com beginning May 8th, the Garmin Approach G82 has a suggested retail price of PHP 38,290.
More Ways to Elevate Your Game with Garmin Golf
Garmin offers a full lineup of golf products designed to help every player improve from practice to performance. The Approach G82 serves as an all-in-one portable launch monitor and GPS handheld. Those looking to further raise their game can explore the Approach R50 and Approach R10 launch monitors and simulators which allow for practice sessions or full rounds at home or on the driving range.
On the course, the premium Approach S70 GPS golf watch offers a comprehensive selection of tools and fitness features to help build a better all around game, while the Approach Z82 GPS laser rangefinder delivers precise shot distances up to 450 yards.
To learn more about Garmin’s full lineup of golf products, visit Garmin.com/golf.
1Must be paired with the Garmin Golf app on a compatible smartphone.