Garmin · Golf
The Garmin Approach® G82 in the Launch Monitor and Premium GPS Golf Handheld configuration is built for golfers who want meaningful practice feedback and confident on-course distances in one portable device. It combines an integrated radar-based launch monitor with a premium GPS handheld designed for use at the range, putting green, and on the course.
A 5" diag (127 mm) transflective color touchscreen with 480 x 800 pixels makes yardages, maps, and practice metrics easy to view. With 43,000+ preloaded courses and golf-focused tools such as Green View, hazard distances, and a digital scorecard, it supports better decisions through the round. Battery life is rated up to 25 hours in GPS mode and up to 8 hours in radar mode.
Approach® G82 uses radar measurement technology to deliver key practice metrics on the range. It reports club head speed, ball speed, smash factor, and estimated distance, plus tempo information to help fine-tune swing consistency. It also supports driving range target practice and dedicated driving range sessions for structured work.
For short-game practice, Approach® G82 provides putting-focused measurements including putting stroke length, putting tempo, and putting club and ball speed. These metrics are designed to help build repeatable pace and rhythm during putting training sessions on the practice green.
Preloaded with 43,000 courses worldwide, the device delivers full-color CourseView maps and tools such as yardage to F/M/B, hazards and course targets, PlaysLike distance, and touch-targeting to see distance to any point. It also supports Auto CourseView updates, stat tracking, and handicap scoring.
Approach® G82 is designed for quick, straightforward practice sessions at the range and putting green. Bag mapping helps evaluate typical distances for each club, making it easier to understand real-world performance over time. For positioning, the included radar stand magnetically attaches to the back of the device and rests on a golf ball to help properly position Approach G82 during radar use.
During a round, Approach® G82 supports decision-making with tools like Virtual Caddie, which provides a club recommendation based on wind, elevation, and swing data, or can be set to use bag mapping data instead. Green View shows the shape of the green from the player’s location, with Manual Pin Position for the day’s placement. PinPointer helps indicate pin direction even on blind shots, and the digital scorecard supports Stroke Play, Stableford, Skins and Match Play with adjustable handicaps.
Approach® G82 pairs with the Garmin Golf™ smartphone app and uses Bluetooth® Smart connectivity. Wind speed and direction and live scoring require being paired to the Garmin Golf smartphone app. Aerial imagery and Green Contours are available with an active Garmin Golf™ membership. The handheld is rated IPX7 water-resistant and uses an internal rechargeable lithium-ion battery, charged via USB-C.
| Part Number | 010-02943-00 |
|---|---|
| Model | Approach® G82 |
| Configuration | Launch Monitor and Premium GPS Golf Handheld |
| Dimension | 3.3" x 6.3" x 0.9" (84.3 x 160.5 x 21.8 mm) |
| Weight | 10.9 oz (308 g) |
| Water rating | IPX7 |
| Display Type | Transflective color touchscreen |
| Display Size | 5" diag (127 mm) |
| Display resolution | 480 x 800 pixels |
| Battery Type | Internal rechargeable lithium-ion |
| Battery life | Up to 25 hours in GPS mode; Up to 8 hours in radar mode |
| Interface | USB-C |
| Approach G82 premium GPS handheld |
| Radar stand and carabiner bag clip |
| Charging/data cable |
| Documentation |
| General | Touchscreen |
|---|---|
| Sensors | GPS, High-sensitivity receiver |
| Daily Smart Features | Smartphone compatibility |
| Golfing Features | Preloaded with 43,000 courses worldwide, Yardage to F/M/B (distance to front, middle and back of green), Yardage to layups/doglegs, Measures shot distance (calculates exact yardage for shots from anywhere on course), Digital scorecard, Custom targets, Stat tracking (strokes, putts per round, greens and fairways hit), Full vector map, Auto CourseView updates, Green View and 16 more |
| Launch Monitor Metrics | Club head speed, Ball speed, Smash factor, Estimated distance, Putting ball speed, Putting club speed, Putting tempo, Putting stroke length |
| Launch Monitor Features | Driving range target practice, Driving range, Putting training, Bag mapping |
Requires an active Garmin Golf membership
When paired with your smartphone
