The Garmin Approach G82 is a premium, all-in-one GPS handheld and portable launch monitor designed to support your game from the practice range to the putting green and out on the course. Combining advanced radar-based launch monitor technology with Garmin's industry-leading GPS mapping, the G82 gives golfers powerful insight into performance, distances and consistency.
Whether you're warming up before a round, dialling in yardages on the range or navigating the course with confidence, the Approach G82 delivers accurate data and visual clarity to help you play smarter and score better.
Designed for quick and simple setup, the Approach G82 is ready to use in seconds at the driving range or practice green. Its portable design makes it easy to position behind the ball, allowing you to gather meaningful data before heading to the first tee. This makes pre-round practice more focused and effective, helping you step onto the course fully prepared.
Integrated radar technology delivers key launch monitor metrics as you practice. Track ball speed, club speed, smash factor and swing tempo with every shot, giving you immediate feedback to fine-tune your swing. These insights help golfers understand strike quality and optimise performance throughout the bag.
Improve consistency on the greens with detailed putting analysis. The Approach G82 measures putting stroke length, tempo, club speed and ball speed, helping you develop better rhythm and distance control. This data-driven feedback makes putting practice more productive and purposeful.
Use Bag Mapping mode at the range to learn how far you truly hit each club. By tracking real-world distances, the G82 builds a reliable distance profile for your bag, allowing you to make more confident club selections on the course.
With an active Garmin Golf membership, unlock full-colour aerial imagery for an enhanced view of the hole ahead. This feature provides greater course context, helping you visualise lines, hazards and landing areas before committing to a shot.
The Approach G82 comes preloaded with more than 43,000 CourseView maps from golf courses around the world. Full-colour mapping delivers precise yardages to greens, hazards and layups, ensuring confident navigation wherever you play.
If your device is misplaced, the Find My Garmin feature allows you to locate your G82 using the Garmin Golf smartphone app. This added peace of mind helps ensure your device is never left behind.
Designed to keep up with long practice sessions and full rounds, the Approach G82 offers up to 25 hours of battery life in GPS mode and up to 8 hours in radar mode. Spend more time playing and practising without worrying about recharging.
Built to perform in all conditions, the Approach G82 features an IPX7 water-resistant rating. Whether you're practising in light rain or playing through changing weather, it's ready to go whenever you are.
| Feature | Included |
|---|---|
| Preloaded with 43,000 courses worldwide | Yes |
| Yardage to front, middle and back of green (F/M/B) | Yes |
| Yardage to layups and doglegs | Yes |
| Measures shot distance from anywhere on the course | Yes |
| Digital scorecard | Yes |
| Custom targets | Yes |
| Stat tracking (strokes, putts, greens and fairways hit) | Yes |
| Full vector course maps | Yes |
| Auto CourseView updates | Yes |
| Green View | Yes |
| Manual pin positioning | Yes |
| Hazards and course targets | Yes |
| PinPointer | Yes |
| PlaysLike Distance | Yes |
| Touch targeting (tap any point for distance) | Yes |
| Handicap scoring | Yes |
| Swing tempo | Yes |
| Tempo training | Yes |
| Round timer / odometer | Yes |
| Automatic club tracking compatible (requires accessory) | Yes |
| Wind speed and direction (via Golf App) | Yes |
| Virtual caddie | Yes |
| Pairs with Garmin Golf App | Yes |
| Tournament legal | Yes (with setting) |
| Green contours (Garmin Golf membership required) | Yes |
| Aerial imagery (Garmin Golf membership required) | Yes |
| Laser Range Arc (Range Relay) | Yes |
| Find My Garmin (locate lost device) | Yes |
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 84.3 x 160.5 x 21.8 mm (3.3" x 6.3" x 0.9") |
| Weight | 308 g (10.9 oz) |
| Water Rating | IPX7 |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Display Type | Transflective colour touchscreen |
| Display Size | 127 mm (5" diagonal) |
| Display Resolution | 480 x 800 pixels |
| Battery Type | Internal rechargeable lithium-ion |
| Battery Life | Up to 25 hours (GPS mode) Up to 8 hours (Radar mode) |
| Interface | USB-C |
| Sensor | Included |
|---|---|
| GPS | Yes |
| High-Sensitivity Receiver | Yes |
| Feature | Support |
|---|---|
| Connectivity | Bluetooth Smart |
| Smartphone Compatibility | Yes |
| Metric | Measured |
|---|---|
| Club Head Speed | Yes |
| Ball Speed | Yes |
| Smash Factor | Yes |
| Estimated Distance | Yes |
| Putting Ball Speed | Yes |
| Putting Club Speed | Yes |
| Putting Tempo | Yes |
| Putting Stroke Length | Yes |
| Feature | Included |
|---|---|
| Measurement Technology | Radar |
| Warm-Up Mode | Yes |
| Driving Range Target Practice | Yes |
| Practice & Game Modes | Warm-Up, Virtual Round, Target Practice, Tempo Training |
| Driving Range Mode | Yes |
| Measurement | Accuracy |
|---|---|
| Club Head Speed Accuracy | ± 8 km/h |
| Ball Speed Accuracy | ± 3.2 km/h |
| Swing Tempo Accuracy | ± 0.3 |
| Carry Distance Accuracy | ± 5 yards |