Garmin Approach G82 Golf GPS & Launch Monitor
$599.99 USD
Garmin Approach G82 Golf GPS & Launch Monitor features
The Garmin Approach G82 is a GPS golf handheld with a built-in radar launch monitor and Garmin's largest golf handheld screen (5 in). It reads ball speed, club speed, smash factor, tempo and putting stroke metrics, with 43,000+ preloaded courses. For range warmups and on-course yardages.
Built-In Launch Monitor
Radar reads ball speed, club speed, smash factor and tempo at the range, plus estimated carry and total distance.
Putting Stroke Metrics
Back stroke and follow-through length, stroke ratio, tempo, and club and ball speed on the practice green.
5-Inch Color Touchscreen
Garmin's largest golf handheld display: a 480 x 800 pixel transflective color touchscreen.
43,000+ Preloaded Courses
CourseView maps with front, middle and back yardages, hazards, PinPointer and PlaysLike distance.
Bag Mapping + Virtual Caddie
Map each club's distance at the range; the virtual caddie then picks clubs from that data, elevation and wind.
25-Hour GPS Battery
Up to 25 hours in GPS mode and 8 hours in radar mode, USB-C charging and an IPX7 water rating.
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Garmin Approach G82: a GPS golf handheld with a launch monitor built in
The Garmin Approach G82 is two practice tools in one device. On the range and the practice green it is a portable radar launch monitor. On the course it is Garmin's premium GPS handheld, with the largest display Garmin has put on a golf handheld: a 5-inch, 480 x 800 pixel color touchscreen. Garmin built it as a pre-round warmup tool that then rides on the cart as a virtual caddie.
Radar metrics at the driving range
Prop the G82 on a golf ball with the included radar stand, place it on the ground within about 1 ft of the ball, in line with you and the ball, and start hitting. Each shot shows:
- Ball speed
- Club head speed
- Smash factor (ball speed divided by club head speed)
- Estimated carry and total distance
- Swing tempo (backswing time divided by downswing time)
Target practice sets a carry or total distance to aim for, tempo training works on backswing and downswing timing, and club speed training measures swing speed without hitting a ball.
Putting metrics
Garmin says the G82 is the only golf handheld with putting metrics. In putting training it reads back stroke and follow-through length, the stroke length ratio, tempo, and club and ball speed, so you can work on a consistent stroke before you tee off.
Bag mapping and the virtual caddie
Bag mapping records five shots per club and saves your average carry or total distance for each. On the course, the virtual caddie recommends a club using that data along with elevation and, with the Garmin Golf app on a paired phone, wind.
On the course
More than 43,000 courses come preloaded with full-color CourseView maps: distances to the front, middle and back of the green, hazards and layups, Green View with manual pin placement, PinPointer for blind shots, touch targeting and enhanced PlaysLike distance. A Garmin Golf membership adds aerial imagery and green contour data. Range Relay pairs the G82 with a compatible Garmin laser rangefinder, and Approach CT10 club sensors (sold separately) add automatic shot tracking. A built-in magnet holds it to a cart, and the included clip attaches it to a bag.
Battery and build
Battery life is up to 25 hours in GPS mode and up to 8 hours in radar mode, charged over USB-C. The G82 is rated IPX7 and weighs 10.9 oz.
The G82 is a practice and on-course device. Garmin does not list golf simulator software support for it. For a simulator, compare our full range of golf launch monitors, including the Garmin Approach R10 and Approach R50.
What's included
- Approach G82 premium GPS handheld
- Radar stand and carabiner bag clip
- Charging/data cable
- Documentation
Garmin Approach G82 Golf GPS & Launch Monitor specs
Launch monitor
| Technology | Doppler Radar |
| Data points measured | 6 |
| Ball data | Ball Speed, Carry Distance, Total Distance |
| Club data | Club Speed, Smash Factor, Swing Tempo |
| Placement | On the ground within 1 ft (0.3 m) of the ball, in line with and level with you and the ball, propped on a golf ball with the radar stand. Putting: 35 to 45 in from the ball. |
| Connects by | Bluetooth, Wifi, USB-C |
| Power source | Rechargeable Battery (ex: Lithium Ion) |
| Battery life | Up to 8 hours in radar mode; up to 25 hours in GPS mode |
| Use | Indoors & Outdoors |
| Impact video replay | No |
| Marked balls needed | No |
| Club stickers needed | No |
| Runs on | iOS, Android, Rangefinder Connection |
| Putting tracked | Yes |
| Sensors | Built-in radar in the handheld, plus a high-sensitivity GPS receiver for on-course distances |
| Software included | Garmin Golf app |
| Subscription required | No |
| Subscription cost | Optional Garmin Golf membership: $9.99/month or $99.99/year (aerial imagery and green contours) |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 3.3 x 6.3 x 0.9 in |
| Weight | 0.68 lb |
| Portable | Yes |
Identifiers
| Brand | Garmin |
| MPN | 010-02943-00 |
| GTIN | 753759369880 |
Compare Launch Monitors
The Garmin Approach G82 is a radar launch monitor built into a GPS handheld that sits on the ground within 1 ft of the ball, records 6 data points, supports putting practice and lists no simulator software. The Garmin Approach R10 is a Doppler radar unit placed 6 to 8 ft behind the tee with 16 data points and GSPro and E6 Connect support, while the Garmin Approach R50 is a photometric unit beside the tee with 13 data points, impact video replay and putting support. The Shot Scope LM1 is a Doppler radar unit set 1.4 m behind the ball that records 5 data points, and the Rapsodo MLM2PRO is a hybrid radar and camera unit 6.5 to 8.5 ft behind the tee with 15 data points and GSPro and E6 Connect support.
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$599.99
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Garmin
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Doppler Radar
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On the ground within 1 ft (0.3 m) of the ball, in line with and level with you and the ball, propped on a golf ball with the radar stand. Putting: 35 to 45 in from the ball.
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Indoors & Outdoors
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Ball Speed, Carry Distance, Total Distance
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Club Speed, Smash Factor, Swing Tempo
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Optional Garmin Golf membership: $9.99/month or $99.99/year (aerial imagery and green contours)
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iOS, Android, Rangefinder Connection
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Yes
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Ships in 1 - 3 Business Days!
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From $499.99
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Garmin
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Doppler Radar
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Behind Golfer
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Sits 6 to 8 ft behind the tee
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Indoors & Outdoors
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Recommended room: 10 ft high x 15 ft wide x 18 ft deep
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Ball Speed, Launch Angle, Launch Direction, Carry Distance, Total Distance, Spin Rate, Spin Axis, Height (apex), Deviation
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Club Speed, Smash Factor, Club Path, Angle of Attack, Face Angle, Swing Tempo
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Garmin Golf Membership: $9.99/month or $99.99/year
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GSPRO, E6 Connect
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iOS, Android, Windows
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No
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Yes automatic
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Lithium-ion Battery
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Ships in 1 - 3 Business Days!
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$4,999.99
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Garmin
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Photometric
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Next to Golfer
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Placed about 1.5 ft to either side of the tee
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Indoors & Outdoors
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Recommended room: 9 ft high x 13 ft wide x 16 ft deep
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Ball Speed, Launch Angle, Total Distance, Carry Distance, Height (apex), Spin Rate, Spin Axis, Deviation
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Club Speed, Smash Factor, Club Path, Angle of Attack, Face Angle
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$9.99/mo or $99/yr (Garmin Golf, unlocks Home Tee Hero)
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GSPRO, E6 Connect, Home Tee Hero
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iOS, Windows
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Yes
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Yes with repositioning
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Lithium-ion Battery
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Ships in 1 - 3 Business Days!
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$199.99
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Shot Scope
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Doppler Radar
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Behind Golfer
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On the ground 1.4 m (55 in, 4-5 ft) behind the ball, on the target line and preferably level with the hitting surface, screen facing the target. Speed Training: 2.1 m (6-8 ft) behind the golfer.
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Indoors & Outdoors
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Ball Speed, Carry Distance, Total Distance
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Club Speed, Smash Factor
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None. Shot Scope states its software, maps and updates are subscription free for life, and the Shot Scope app is free to all users. No paid tier is offered for the LM1.
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iOS, Android
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No
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Yes automatic
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Ships in 5 - 7 Business Days!
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$549.99
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Rapsodo
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Hybrid - Combine Both Doppler & Photometric
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Behind Golfer
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Sits 6.5 to 8.5 ft behind the tee
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Indoors & Outdoors
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Recommended room: 10 ft high x 15 ft wide x 18 ft deep
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Ball Speed, Launch Angle, Total Distance, Carry Distance, Descent Angle, Height (apex), Spin Rate, Spin Axis, Side Carry Distance
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Club Speed, Smash Factor
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45-day free trial; $199.99/yr or $599.99 lifetime
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GSPRO, E6 Connect
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iOS, Mac, Android, Windows
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No
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Yes automatic
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Lithium-ion Battery
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Ships in 1 - 4 Business Days!
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Garmin Approach G82 Golf GPS & Launch Monitor Delivery & support
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Vendor Support
Support site: https://support.garmin.com/en-US/
Warranty
Garmin covers its products for 1 year from the date of purchase against defects in materials or workmanship, and will repair or replace a failing unit. Batteries, cosmetic damage and damage from accident, misuse or water are not covered.
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Learn More About The Garmin Approach G82 Golf GPS & Launch Monitor
A launch monitor in your golf GPS
The Approach G82 has a radar built into the handheld. At the range, prop it on a golf ball with the included radar stand, set it on the ground within about a foot of the ball, and every shot shows ball speed, club head speed, smash factor, swing tempo and estimated carry and total distance. Target practice gives you a carry or total distance to hit, and club speed training measures swing speed without a ball.
Putting practice with real numbers
Garmin says the G82 is the only golf handheld with putting metrics. Set it 35 to 45 inches from the ball and it reads your back stroke and follow-through length, the ratio between them, tempo, and club and ball speed. Garmin's manual puts the ideal stroke length ratio at 1 to 1.5, based on studies of professional golfers.
Bag mapping that feeds the virtual caddie
Bag mapping takes five shots with each club and saves your average carry or total distance. On the course, the virtual caddie recommends a club from that data plus elevation and, with the Garmin Golf app on a paired phone, wind. Enhanced PlaysLike distance adjusts every yardage for elevation and conditions.
A 5-inch course view on the cart
More than 43,000 courses are preloaded with full-color CourseView maps: front, middle and back of the green, hazards and layups, Green View with manual pin placement, PinPointer and touch targeting. A Garmin Golf membership adds aerial imagery and green contours. The built-in magnet holds the G82 on a cart, the clip goes on your bag, and Range Relay shows distances from a compatible Garmin rangefinder.
Range and course, not a simulator
The G82 is built for warmups and on-course play. Garmin does not list golf simulator software support for it. If you are building a home simulator, look at the Garmin Approach R10, the Approach R50 or our full range of golf launch monitors.
