Garmin Approach G80 Handheld Golf GPS and Launch Monitor Radar Bundle for Precise Game Improvement

Frédéric: It is personal but for me my old W3 make the job. Many people make the game even slower because they don't master this gadget. The battery is a disaster.

United States on Jul 16, 2023

Quin D'Mica: As a golf gps, it's as good as they come. It replaced my Garmin G8, which was also very capable. And cost a lot less. The G80's cost, for me, was justified by the extra launch monitor features. That part doesn't work well on mine. My 7-iron actual yardage is 150-155 based on course play and other GPS readings. The G80 launch monitor shows 112 yards carry. With roll adjusted to the unrealistic max, it gets to 135. Likewise, my 7 iron swing speed has been consistent at 83-88 in past couple of years. The G80 shows in the mid-50s. I have no way to know whether smash factor, tempo and ball speed are right on the G80 as I don't know those numbers.
That said, the unit is great for the primary reason I bought it: On-course yardages on a large clear screen. It has some other decent features I rarely use, such as simulated play and "plays like" yardage. It's slick and easy to use.
If I'd known the launch monitor functions were sketchy, I probably would've still bought the G80 but I might have waited for a good sale.

United States on Jun 24, 2023

William L. Athas: This is a great unit that is extremely easy to use. The only note I provide is that it just isn't bright enough to view easily in the bright South Florida sun. Otherwise, this is a really great piece of equipment to have at your disposal. I'm quite happy with it.

United States on May 28, 2023

K Williams: Wow, the G80 is an amazing Golf GPS. It's game-changing to be able to get instant distances for pins, hazards, carries, etc. Additionally, the case and battery in this complete package are perfect. The only thing I would add is a magnet for the unit during play.

United States on May 16, 2023

K.M.: After 20 years with my last set I bit the bullet and bought new golf clubs (sticker shock). While being fitted I found the new 7 iron was 30 yards longer than my old one. (yeah!). However, that meant my known distances were all wrong, and before I went to the course and embarrassed myself worse than usual, I needed to 'distance' all my clubs. Enter the G80. I opted for it because it was both a launch monitor and a course GPS. Even though its launch monitor only gives speeds and distance that is all I really care about. I can see everything else (direction, side-spin) on the range, and I have no intention of using it to evaluate my swing.

So I just returned from the driving range for its first use. It is quite accurate. I lasered the pins on the driving range and then compared the G80 to where my ball landed. If I was pin high the G80 showed the right distance. If I fell short it showed that also. However, you do have to hit the ball well to get an accurate measurement. On shots that I was way too thin (quasi worm burner) or badly mis-hit, the G80 showed the shot being a lot longer than it actually was. It is only measuring speeds. But when I hit the ball well, it was very...

United States on Jul 31, 2019