Garmin Approach G82 Handheld Golf GPS/Launch Monitor
The Garmin Approach G82 is a premium GPS handheld that also doubles as a portable launch monitor, giving you practical distance help on the course and meaningful performance feedback at the range. By combining full-colour CourseView mapping with radar-based shot tracking, the G82 makes it easier to understand your numbers, tighten your consistency and make smarter club choices.
From pre-round warm-ups to structured practice sessions and real-time course navigation, the Approach G82 delivers clear visuals, fast setup and key metrics that help you train with purpose and play with more confidence.
Set the G82 down behind the ball and you're ready to go in moments. Its simple, portable setup is ideal for the driving range and putting green, helping you turn practice time into useful feedback before you head to the first tee.
Built-in radar capture provides immediate insight into each strike. Track ball speed, club speed, smash factor and swing tempo to assess strike quality and dial in performance across the bag without complicated setup or extra devices.
Make putting practice more structured with detailed feedback on stroke length, tempo, club speed and ball speed. These numbers help you build more repeatable rhythm and improve pace control on short and mid-range putts.
Use Bag Mapping mode at the range to build a realistic picture of how far you carry each club. The G82 helps you create dependable yardages based on your own shots, making club selection on the course far more confident.
With an active Garmin Golf membership, you can unlock full-colour aerial imagery for a clearer view of the hole ahead. It's a great way to visualise landing areas, hazards and lines off the tee before committing to a shot.
Arriving with more than 43,000 CourseView maps preloaded, the Approach G82 provides detailed, full-colour layouts and yardages to key targets worldwide - ideal for home courses, golf trips and new venues.
If it's left behind, Find My Garmin helps you locate your device using the Garmin Golf smartphone app, adding extra reassurance when you're moving between practice areas and the course.
Play and practise for longer with up to 25 hours in GPS mode and up to 8 hours in radar mode. It's designed to handle extended range sessions and multiple rounds without constant charging.
Built for real-world golf conditions, the G82 carries an IPX7 water rating, helping it stay reliable in damp weather and unpredictable rounds.
| 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 |