Garmin Approach G82 Golf Launch Monitor & GPS Handheld

Garmin Approach G82: Portable Golf Launch Monitor and Premium GPS Handheld

The Garmin Approach G82 puts a radar launch monitor and a premium GPS golf handheld in one device. Warm up on the range with ball speed, club speed, smash factor and tempo, dial in your putting stroke on the practice green, then take it to the first tee for a 5-inch color touchscreen with 43,000+ preloaded courses, Virtual Caddie, PlaysLike Distance and hazard views. It is one tool for practice and play.

Key Features

• Integrated radar launch monitor: club head speed, ball speed, smash factor, estimated distance and tempo
• Putting metrics: putting stroke length, tempo, club speed and ball speed
• Bag mapping at the range shows how far you typically hit each club
• Large 5" transflective color touchscreen (480 x 800 pixels)
• 43,000+ preloaded courses with full vector maps and automatic CourseView updates
• Virtual Caddie club recommendations and PlaysLike Distance
• Green View, PinPointer, hazard view and distances to the front, middle and back of the green
• Aerial imagery and green contour data with a Garmin Golf membership
• Range relay: pairs with compatible Garmin rangefinders for precise distance to the flag
• Built-in magnet for cart mounting, plus an included carabiner bag clip and radar stand
• Up to 25 hours of battery life in GPS mode and up to 8 hours in radar mode; USB-C charging
• IPX7 water rating; tournament legal (with setting)

Practice Before the Round

Built-In Launch Monitor

Get ball speed, club speed, smash factor and tempo as you hit balls at the range to fine-tune your swing. The included radar stand magnetically attaches to the back of the device and rests on a golf ball to position the Approach G82 correctly.

Putting Metrics

Work on putting consistency with putting stroke length, tempo, and club and ball speed. Putting training mode helps you build a repeatable stroke.

Bag Mapping

While at the range, evaluate your clubs and learn how far you typically hit each one. Those numbers then inform club recommendations on the course.

Driving Range Target Practice

Driving range and target practice modes add purpose to every bucket of balls.

Premium GPS for Your Round

Big 5-Inch Color Touchscreen

The 5" transflective color touchscreen shows full vector hole maps, hazards and course targets on 43,000+ preloaded courses, and touch targeting gives you the distance to any point on the hole.

Virtual Caddie and PlaysLike Distance

Virtual Caddie recommends a club for each shot, and PlaysLike Distance adjusts the yardage so you know how far the shot really plays.

Wind Speed and Direction

Get wind speed and direction, plus live scoring, when paired with the Garmin Golf smartphone app.

Green View, Green Contours and PinPointer

See the true shape of the green and set the pin position manually. With a Garmin Golf membership, green contour data shows slope direction to help you plan your approach and putt. PinPointer always shows the direction of the pin, even on blind shots.

Aerial Imagery

With a Garmin Golf membership, view aerial imagery of each hole to plan your strategy.

Range Relay

Pair the Approach G82 with compatible Garmin rangefinders to get a precise laser distance to the flag on the handheld's display.

Automatic Shot Tracking

Track every shot with every club by pairing Approach CT10 club tracking sensors (sold separately).

Digital Scorecard

Track Stroke Play, Stableford, Skins and Match Play with adjustable handicaps, and log stats for strokes, putts, greens and fairways hit.

Built for the Cart, the Bag and the Range

Mounting Options

Attach the Approach G82 to the cart with its built-in magnet, or to your bag with the included carabiner clip.

Find My Garmin

If you leave it behind, locate the handheld in the Garmin Golf smartphone app.

Battery Life and Water Rating

Get up to 25 hours of battery life in GPS mode and up to 8 hours in radar mode, with USB-C charging. The IPX7 water rating stands up to rain and wet conditions.

Specifications

Complete Garmin Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Approach G82 a launch monitor or a golf GPS?

Both. It has an integrated radar launch monitor for the range and putting green, plus a premium GPS golf handheld with a 5" touchscreen and 43,000+ preloaded courses.

What launch monitor data does it show?

Club head speed, ball speed, smash factor, estimated distance and tempo. For putting, it shows stroke length, tempo, and club and ball speed.

Does it need a subscription?

No. The launch monitor, preloaded courses, yardages, Virtual Caddie, PlaysLike Distance and scorecard work without one. Aerial imagery and green contours need a Garmin Golf membership.

How do I set it up for launch monitor mode?

Use the included radar stand. It magnetically attaches to the back of the device and rests on a golf ball to position the Approach G82 correctly.

How long does the battery last?

Up to 25 hours in GPS mode and up to 8 hours in radar mode.

Is the Approach G82 tournament legal?

Yes, with the appropriate setting enabled.

Aerial imagery and green contour data require an active Garmin Golf membership. Wind speed and direction require a connection to the Garmin Golf app. Approach CT10 sensors and compatible rangefinders are sold separately.