Description
The Garmin Approach G80 is a premium, all-in-one handheld golf GPS and portable launch monitor. It is highly regarded for its dual-purpose utility, serving as a comprehensive full-colour course map on the links and a quick-setup radar tracking tool at the driving range.
Key Features
Integrated Launch Monitor: Uses built-in Doppler radar technology to measure club head speed, ball speed, smash factor, and swing tempo, while calculating an estimated carry and roll distance.
On-Course GPS Navigation: Comes preloaded with more than 41,000 to 42,000 detailed, full-colour course maps worldwide. It provides exact yardages to the front, middle, and back of the green, as well as hazards and layups.
PlaysLike Distance: Automatically adjusts yardage readings based on uphill or downhill slopes. This feature can be turned off easily to make the device legal for tournament play.
Practice & Game Modes: Includes "Warm-up" for driving range metrics, "Tempo Training" for swing timing, "Target Practice" to hone distance control, and "Virtual Rounds" to simulate playing famous courses against other golfers.
Hardware & Build: Features a 3.5-inch sunlight-readable touchscreen. It is exceptionally easy to set up on the range—the back of the device has a molded indent allowing it to balance securely on top of a golf ball. It features an IPX7 waterproof rating and a battery life of up to 15 hours in GPS mode.
