Features

Overview: The Garmin Approach G80 is a lightweight, handheld golf GPS unit with over 41,000 pre-loaded worldwide golf course maps. The Approach G80 uses a high-sensitivity GPS receiver to measure individual shot distances and show the exact yardage to fairways, hazards, and greens. No subscriptions or setup fees are required. Approach G80 is compliant with USGA rules. For convenience, the unit is waterproof, and comes with a trolley/golf cart mount. Dimensions: Width 2.336" Height 4.511, Depth 0.65"; Weight: 4.3 ounces.

Display: The Approach G80 has a 3.5" (diagonally measured) transflective color TFT touchscreen display with a resolution of 282 x 470 pixels.

Included Maps: The Approach G80 has detailed color maps of over 41,000 select golf courses worldwide. Maps of new golf courses, and updates to existing courses are available through a free download of the Approach CourseView database on the Garmin website (Windows and Mac compatible). You can search for courses by Name, City, or Near Your Location, and preview the course hole-by-hole with closeup views of the green. The currently installed maps include:

• CourseView Americas: 5.60
• CourseView Europe, Middle East & Africa: 5.20
• CourseView Pacific: 4.70

Water Resistance: The G80 has an IPX7 rating, which means that the case can withstand accidental immersion in one meter of water for up to 30 minutes.

Play Mode: As you play, the Approach G80 automatically updates your position, giving you the exact yardage to the center of the green, or to any point on the map that you touch. You can use Touch Targeting to measure the distance to a point in the fairway, such as a landing zone, and the distance from that point to the green. The Green View is a detailed view of the green that allows you to set a more accurate pin position by dragging the flag to its location.

Launch Monitor: The Approach G80 is equipped with built-in radar that helps analyze your swing. To set up the Launch Monitor feature, you will need to place the device on the ground within 1 foot of the ball. Resting the device on a golf ball (using the divot on the back panel) provides a better viewing angle. You can use the radar for the following features:

• Warm Up: Each time you take a swing, the radar measures your swing and provides swing metrics (estimated carry, with or without estimated roll), including club head speed, ball speed, smash factor (ball speed divided by the club head speed), and swing tempo (backswing time divided by the downswing time, expressed in a ratio).
• Tempo Training: The G80 measures and displays your backswing time and downswing time, and calculates your swing tempo. Based on studies on professional golfers, the ideal swing tempo is 3:1 or 3.0. During tempo training, the device continuously plays audible tones in groups of three to indicate (1) when you should start your backswing, (2) when you should start your downswing, and (3) when you should strike the ball. Practicing your swing with the tones helps you develop the ideal swing tempo. You can adjust the tempo up or down until you find a timing that is comfortable.
• Target Practice: To help you hit the ball at target distances, this feature lets you take up to 5 swings at a specific distance. The device calculates your shot distance and awards points based on how close your shot is to the target. You can play alone, or with multiple players.
• Virtual Round: During a virtual round, the device calculates your score using a method similar to stroke play. Each shot you take counts as one stroke. Hitting the ball in the water adds a penalty stroke. Because there is no putting during a virtual round, you can earn additional strokes (up to 3) based on the accuracy of your approach shots. In addition to playing virtual rounds, you can participate in virtual tournaments against other golfers around the world.

Map Features: While in play or preview mode, the map screen shows the hole number, par for the hole, distance to the middle of the green (from your current position), and layup arcs showing 250, 200, 150, and 100 yards to the pin. You can enable the Big Numbers display, which provides in a large font the distances to the rear and front of the green and to the pin position. Touch Targeting lets you measure the distance to any point on the map from your current location.

Measuring a Shot: The Approach G80 can measure the distance of a particular shot. After marking the spot where the shot originated and the spot where the ball ended up, the distance between the spots is calculated.

Digital Scorecard: The Approach G80 doubles as a digital scorecard for up to four players. You can set the scorecard for normal stroke play, Stableford, Match Play, or Skins. Every scorecard recorded on the device can be viewed on your computer (connected via the supplied USB cable), and printed, if desired. The default hole handicap is displayed, if available. If you want to change it, or if it is incorrect, you can set the hole handicap manually.

Handicap Scoring: You can set a handicap for the hole and for each player. You can select from two options for setting a player's handicap: Local Handicap (enter the number of strokes that will be subtracted from the player's total score) or Index/Slope Rating (enter the player's handicap and the course slope rating) to calculate a course handicap for the player.

Tracking Statistics: The Approach G80 has an enhanced stat tracking feature that keeps up with important stats, such as number of fairways hit, greens in regulation, and putts per round. When reviewing your round, you can see the number of putts per hole, the clubs used, distances hit, fairways hit and missed to the left or right, time of play, and distance traveled.

TruSwing: The optional Garmin TruSwing golf swing sensor mounts to your club, and pairs to the Approach G80 via Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE). TruSwing provides swing metrics to see how your mechanics affect ball flight and shot results. It measures your swing tempo and speed, face to target, dynamic loft, shaft angle, club path and coordinates, and shaft lean. After your shot, the swing measurements are displayed on the G80 so you can instantly analyze the shot.

Garmin Golf App: You can keep track of your golf game using the Garmin Golf app. You can upload all of the stats from the Approach G80 and analyze them over time. You can share your scorecards with friends, and compare your rounds to other people you've played against. You can also view your longest shots, average score, average putts, average score by par, overall fairways hit and greens in regulation. The app is compatible with iOS (iOS 9.0 or later) and Android devices (version varies with device).

Power Requirements: The Approach G80 operates on a built-in Lithium-ion rechargeable battery. A fully charged battery lasts for up 15 hours. The unit has a Micro USB port for connecting to the supplied cable to charge the battery on your computer or other USB charging adapter. You can connect the device to your computer for downloading course and firmware updates, and uploading scorecards.

Device Holder: The Approach G80 includes a device holder that lets you mount the unit to a golf cart for easy viewing and quick removal. The mount can be installed on any bar that is between 3/4" to 1-1/2" in diameter. The holder includes a short lanyard and a carabiner clip for wearing the device on your belt loop or attaching to your bag.