Garmin Approach G80 GPS

Garmin Approach G80 GPS 

The golf GPS market now has so many different types and styles of devices available now that it can be a little confusing as to the best one to choose for your individual needs. Some have basic functionality whereby only distances to green front, centre and back are given. Slightly more advanced ones also show distances to hazards, and some also show fly throughs of holes allowing you to careful plan your strategy. 

The Garmin Approach G80 GPS stands alone in the Golf GPS world and offers functionality that no other GPS unit can get close to. Featuring a large 3.5-inch screen the device automatically detects whichever course you are playing at, and with over 40,000 preloaded course world-wide you can be sure that the course you are playing will be on there. 

The screen is anti-glare and is easily viewable even in strong sunlight and at the start of each hole there is a detailed map of each hole that allows you to touch any point and find out the distance to that point giving you confidence that you are making the correct shot choices. Green complex view is also available and will alter depending on the angle you are attacking the green from ensuring the distance to the true front of the green is given. 

Much like the slope functionality on lasers, the Garmin Approach G80 GPS also has the ability to tell you how long a particular shot will actually play as it takes into account how much the shot is up or down hill. This can have a huge effect on how far your shot will go, and it is often overlooked by golfers and is a major cause of incorrect club selection. This mode is easily turned off for tournament play. The G80 also has a superb digital scorecard which allows you to keep track of everyone’s scores regardless of the format.

The Garmin Approach G80 GPS has one other feature that makes this the must have out of all GPS devices. It is also a highly accurate personal launch monitor and its built in Doppler radar has the ability to track your shots giving you valuable ball flight information that has the potential to change your game. Data available in this easy to access mode includes clubhead and ball speeds, smash factor, swing tempo and shot carry distance. 

This feature also makes the Garmin Approach G80 GPS a valuable tool for home practice and with the onset of new national lockdowns makes it an absolute must have. Hitting into a net at home the device will still give you accurate ball flight information with the data offered within 3% as accurate as launch monitors that cost over £20,000.00. The G80 has a practice mode on it that is perfect for honing your skills when the golf course is unavailable. The rechargeable battery lasts for 15 hours in GPS mode on one charge ensuring that your round isn’t spoiled by unwanted device shutdowns. 

If you are looking for a superb GPS device and now lockdown has you thinking of a personal launch monitor as well, then Garmin Approach G80 GPS is the perfect solution.  

FEATURES AT A GLANCE 

• Superb Golf GPS device with over 41,000 pre-loaded courses 
• Integrated launch monitor 
• Practice mode perfect for home practice 
• Highly accurate ball flight data