Give your game a boost of confidence with Garmin's Approach G5, a rugged, waterproof, touchscreen golf GPS packed with thousands of pre-loaded golf course maps. Approach uses a high-sensitivity GPS receiver to measure individual shot distances and show the exact yardage to fairways, hazards, and greens.
Give your golf game a boost of confidence with the Approach G5.
Eliminate guesswork from your game by keeping score digitally, getting accurate yardage readings, and more. (Click images to enlarge.)
Built for Golfers Weighing in at just 6.8 ounces with batteries and boasting a transflective color 3-inch touchscreen, the Approach is your featherweight fairway guide regardless of the lighting conditions. IPX7 waterproofing means that the device can withstand accidental immersion as well--but thankfully, you'll be avoiding water hazards, of course.
Eliminate the Guesswork The Approach displays and updates your exact position on stunningly detailed, preloaded course maps throughout the United States. Click to see Garmin's current Approach G5 course listing. Approach's highly sensitive GPS receiver pinpoints your position and removes guesswork from your game. And as you move, Approach automatically updates your position, so you'll always know your yardage. There's no subscription or setup fees, and Approach is compliant with USGA rules.
Touch Your Target Need to measure distances for your next shot? Touch any point on the sunlight-readable display, and Approach shows the precise distance to that exact spot--fairway; hazard; landing area; or the front, middle, and back of the green.
Get on the Green Zero in on the pin with Approach's Green View. Just tap the flag on the map to zoom in on the green--then you can drag the flag to position it where you see it, giving you more accurate yardage.
Keep Score Digitally Approach doubles as a digital scorecard for your foursome. After the game, you can save and review the scores on your computer at home.
Add More Courses Garmin is constantly adding more courses to their map data, as well as updating and improving their course maps for Approach G5. Download the latest courses from Garmin.com.
What's in the Box Approach G5, belt clip, USB cable, quick start manual
Product Details
Rugged, waterproof golf GPS unit with 3-inch sunlight-readable touschreen display
Preloaded U.S. course maps, including fairways, hazards, and greens
No annual fee; new maps available for download from Garmin.com
Measure shot distance with highly sensitive readings to eliminate guesswork from your game
Digital scorecard for up to four players; save and review the scores on your computer at home
Customer Reviews
Awesome increase in enjoyment of Golf game
Review Date: April 20, 2009
Reviewer: George Madden, Glenmoore, PA
My son and I used this on a local course for the first time and it performed great. No more looking for markers or taking the time to walk off an estimate (er, OK - especially when I'm not in the fairway). We have some large greens thankfully and being able to simply move the flag on the device for a much more accurate reading is super. Also, those few great drives I had - the G5 made it simple to get the exact yardage (did not break any records though). Only 1 of my 7 (regular home area) courses is not programmed in yet but I see it's on schedule in the next update. If yours isn't, simply let Garmin know like I did. Great unit, now if only my golf got better :-)
Update note: Today (4/26) I downloaded Garmins latest course database to the device and now all my courses are available.
Nothing will assist your golf game like the Garmin Golf GPS Approach G5. This system is much like having a professional golf coach at your side giving you constant tips and specific information on the course. It would be impossible for your golf game not to improve with this system and its endless features.
The Garmin Golf GPS Approach G5 is a very sturdy system that is waterproof, making it useful in all types of weather. Its required 2 AA batteries that allow it to work for up to 15 hours at a time, making it compatible with any golfing situation. Although it is preloaded with a large number of U.S. courses, the GPS system has the ability to be updated using software online.
The information that this system provides is unlike any other GPS system. The touch screen that can be seen well during any type of daylight is simple to use. While out on the course, you can touch any point on the map and find out the exact distance. Also available, is information about each hole including distance and any hazards that might exist. This allows you to plan your golf play exactly based on specific information. Another benefit of this system is that it provides a digital scorecard along with the ability to update and review it throughout the game. Most importantly, this system is considered legal under standard golf rules so there will be no arguing among friends that you have an unfair advantage.
The information that the Garmin Golf GPS Approach G5 provides is unlimited in its benefits. There is no way that your game will not improve when using this system. By providing convenience and easy use you will have all the data you would need about any golf course you consider playing.
Awesome increase in enjoyment of Golf game
