Garmin Approach G3 (North America) GPS Golf Handheld

Part#: 010-00781-20
Give your game a boost of confidence with Approach G3, a rugged, waterproof, touchscreen golf device packed with thousands of preloaded golf course maps. Approach uses a high-sensitivity GPS receiver to measure individual shot distances and show the exact yardage to fairways, hazards and greens.

In The Box

• Approach G3
• Belt clip
• USB cable
• Manual

Physical & Performance:

• Unit dimensions : 2.2" x 3.9" x 1.3" (5.5 x 10.0 x 3.3 cm)
• Display size : 1.4" x 2.2" (3.6 x 5.5 cm); 2.6" diag (6.6 cm)
• Display resolution : 160 x 240 pixels
• Display type : Transflective color TFT touchscreen
• Weight : 5.3 oz (148.8 g) with batteries
• Battery : 2 AA batteries (not included); NiMH or Lithium recommended
• Battery life : Up to 15 hours (using NiMH or Lithium batteries)
• Waterproof : IPX7
• GPS-enabled
• High-sensitivity receiver
• Interface : USB

Maps & Memory:

• Preloaded course maps : North and Latin America
• Course capacity : Unlimited

Features & Benefits:

• Touchscreen
• Touch-targeting (touch target on display to see the distance to any point)
• Manual pin positioning (tap and drag flag on green for precise yardage)
• Measures shot distance (calculates exact yardage for shots from anywhere on course)
• Course preview (see detailed, hole-by-hole preview)
• Digital scorecard : Keep score for up to four players
• Computer scorecard review (save and review scores on computer)

Fits Perfectly in Your Pocket
A bit smaller and lighter than the Approach G5, Approach G3 is ideal if you prefer to walk the course. Still as rough and rugged as its big brother, Approach G3 lightens your load no matter how you get around the course.

Eliminate the Guesswork
Approach displays and updates your exact position on stunningly detailed, preloaded course maps throughout the United States and Canada. Approach’s highly sensitive GPS receiver pinpoints your position and removes guesswork from your game. And as you move, Approach automatically updates your position, so you’ll always know your yardage. There are no subscriptions or setup fees, and Approach is compliant with USGA rules.

Trees Ahead
Tired of trees blocking your view? We’ve included Tree Line Coverage for most courses (with more to come) to help you see where trees line your fairways, further allowing you to adjust your shot.

Touch Your Target
Need to measure distances for your next shot? Touch any point on the sunlight-readable display, and Approach shows the precise distance to that exact spot—fairway, hazard, landing area, or the front, middle and back of the green.

Get on the Green
Approach helps you zero in on the pin with Approach's Green View. Just tap the flag on the map to zoom in on the green — then you can drag the flag to position it where you see it, giving you more accurate yardage.

Keep Score Digitally
Approach doubles as a digital scorecard for your foursome. After the game, you can save and review the scores on your computer at home.

Add More Courses
We’re continuing to add more courses periodically to our map data, as well as updating and improving our course maps for Approach G3.

The chart below displays features, product's contents, possible accessories, warranty information and specifications.

GOLF features:
Preloaded course maps	Approach G3 pre-loaded maps USA Canada Latin America
Course capacity	Approach G3 course capacity unlimited
Manual Pin Positioning Tap and drag flag on green for precise yardage	Approach G3 manual pin postioning
Course Preview See detailed, hole by hole preview	Approach G3 course preview
Green View Shows you the true shape and layout of greens so even if you have an obstructed view, you’ll know where to aim. Touch and drag the pin to the day's location.	Approach G3 green view
Digital Scorecard Keep score for up to four players	Approach G3 digital scorecard
Computer Scorecard Review Save and review scores on computer	Approach G3 computer scorecard review
Touch-targeting Touch target on display to see the distance to any point	Approach G3 touch targeting
CONNECTIBILITY features:
Computer compatibility does NOT work with Windows 95, 98, Me, or NT does NOT work with with Mac OS 10.3 and earlier	Approach G3 computer compatible specific MAC/PC
Interface	Approach G3 interface USB
RECEIVER features:
Receiver	Approach G3 receiver High Sensitivity
GPS features:
Enabled	Approach G3 GPS enabled
BATTERIES:
Battery type	Approach G3 battery type 2 AA batteries (not included); NiMH or Lithium suggested
Battery life typically	Approach G3 battery life 15 hours (using NiMH or Lithium batteries )
OTHER features:
Water resistant	Approach G3 water resistant IPX7
DISPLAY features:
Display type	Approach G3 display type transflective color
Backlight	Approach G3 backlight
Touch screen Touch target on display to see the distance to any point	Approach G3 touchscreen TFT
Resolution pixels wide x pixels high	Approach G3 resolution 160 (w) 240 (w)
Display size inches centimeters	Approach G3 display size 1.43 (w) 2.15 (h) 3.6 (w) 5.5 (h)
DIMENSIONS:
Unit dimensions inches wide x inches high x inches deep centimeters wide x centimeters high x centimeters deep	Approach G3 dimensions 2.2 (w) 3.9 (h) 1.3 (d) 5.5 (w) 10 (h) 3.3 (d)
WEIGHT:
Unit weight with batteries ounces grams	Approach G3 weight 5.3 148.8
OPERATING TEMPERATURE:
Temperature range degrees farenheit degree celsius Note: ranges may exceed the usable range of some batteries	Approach G3 operating temp. -4°F to 158°F -20 to 70°C
CONTENTS OF PRODUCT:
Main Unit	Approach G3 main unit
USB Cable Create routes and waypoints on your personal computer and transfer them to your device. Transfer photos and music or charge your device with the cable.	Approach G3 USB cable
Belt Clip	Approach G3 belt clip
Free CourseView updater Installs latest available new courses and updates existing courses	Approach G3 CourseView free download
Owner's Manual	Approach G3 manual
Warranty One year - keep the product's original packaging for the first year.	Approach G3 warranty 1 yr.

A Manual is provided with this product.
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Instructional Videos

Garmin G3

The chart below displays features, product's contents, possible accessories, warranty information and specifications.

CLICK on model name for more information.	Approach S1 GPS Watch	Approach S3 GPS Watch	Approach G3 GPS Handheld	Approach G5 GPS Handheld	Approach G6 GPS Handheld
GOLF features:
Preloaded course maps	Approach S1 pre-loaded maps up to 18,000 USA/Puerto Rica or Canada	Approach S3 pre-loaded maps 28,000+ Worldwide	Approach G3 pre-loaded maps USA Canada Latin America	Approach G5 pre-loaded maps USA Canada Latin America	Approach G6 pre-loaded maps 28,000+ Worldwide
Course capacity	Approach S1 course capacity 18,000	Approach S3 course capacity unlimited	Approach G3 course capacity unlimited	Approach G5 course capacity unlimited	Approach G6 course capacity unlimited
Manual Pin Positioning Tap and drag flag on green for precise yardage		Approach S3 manual pin postioning	Approach G3 manual pin postioning	Approach G5 manual pin postioning	Approach G6 manual pin postioning
Course Preview See detailed, hole by hole preview			Approach G3 course preview	Approach G5 course preview	Approach G6 course preview
Green View Shows you the true shape and layout of greens so even if you have an obstructed view, you’ll know where to aim. Touch and drag the pin to the day's location.		Approach S3 green view	Approach G3 green view	Approach G5 green view	Approach G6 green view
Hole View shows the current hole you are playing, and automatically transitions when you move to a new hole	Approach S1 hole view	Approach S3 hole view
Track Stats Putts per round, greens and fairways hit, average distance				Approach G5 track stats	Approach G6 track stats
Digital Scorecard Keep score for up to four players		Approach S3 digital scorecard includes Stroke Play, Stableford for single	Approach G3 digital scorecard	Approach G5 digital scorecard	Approach G6 digital scorecard includes Stroke Play, Stableford for single, Skins, Match Play, adjustable handicaps
Computer Scorecard Review Save and review scores on computer		Approach S3 computer scorecard review	Approach G3 computer scorecard review	Approach G5 computer scorecard review	Approach G6 computer scorecard review on computer or device
Distance - walked Odometer measures your walking distance	Approach S1 distance walked	Approach S3 distance walked
Distance - shots Calculates exact yardage for shots from anywhere on course	Approach S1 shot distance	Approach S3 shot distance		Approach G5 shot distance	Approach G6 shot distance
Save locations Mark course points of interest for future reference		Approach S3 save locations 5 locations per hole			Approach G6 save locations
Layup / Dogleg distances Shows you the distances you need with yardages to doglegs and other hazards on the course		Approach S3 layup distances			Approach G6 layup distances
Touch-targeting Touch target on display to see the distance to any point			Approach G3 touch targeting	Approach G5 touch targeting	Approach G6 touch targeting
Club averages Continuously update and average how far you hit each club					Approach G6 club average
TIME/ALARMS features:
Time	Approach S1 time	Approach S3 time 12/24 hr. format, AM/PM			Approach G6 time, date
Alarm	Approach S1 alarm	Approach S3 alarm
CONNECTIBILITY features:
Computer compatibility does NOT work with Windows 95, 98, Me, or NT does NOT work with with Mac OS 10.3 and earlier	Approach S1 computer compatible specific MAC/PC	Approach S3 computer compatible specific MAC/PC	Approach G3 computer compatible specific MAC/PC	Approach G5 computer compatible specific MAC/PC	Approach G6 computer compatible specific MAC/PC
Interface	Approach S1 interface USB	Approach S3 interface USB	Approach G3 interface USB	Approach G5 interface USB	Approach G6 interface USB
RECEIVER features:
Receiver	Approach S1 receiver High Sensitivity	Approach S3 receiver High Sensitivity	Approach G3 receiver High Sensitivity	Approach G5 receiver High Sensitivity	Approach G6 receiver High Sensitivity
GPS features:
Enabled	Approach S1 GPS enabled	Approach S3 GPS enabled	Approach G3 GPS enabled	Approach G5 GPS enabled	Approach G6 GPS enabled
BATTERIES:
Battery type	Approach S1 battery type 200 mAh rechargeable lithium-ion, coin cell	Approach S3 battery type 200 mAh rechargeable lithium-ion, coin cell	Approach G3 battery type 2 AA batteries (not included); NiMH or Lithium suggested	Approach G5 battery type 2 AA batteries (not included); NiMH or Lithium suggested	Approach G6 battery type internal rechargeable lithium polymer using wall outlet or USB
Battery life typically	Approach S1 battery life 3 weeks (watch mode) 8 hours (GPS mode)	Approach S3 battery life 4 weeks (watch mode) 8 hours (GPS mode)	Approach G3 battery life 15 hours (using NiMH or Lithium batteries )	Approach G5 battery life 15 hours (using NiMH or Lithium batteries )	Approach G6 battery life 15 hours
Power save After a period of inactivity, the device goes into power save mode. The device displays the time and date but does not use GPS.	Approach S1 power save	Approach S3 power save
Low battery indicator	Approach S1 low battery indicator	Approach S3 low battery indicator
OTHER features:
Water resistant	Approach S1 water resistant IPX7	Approach S3 water resistant IPX7	Approach G3 water resistant IPX7	Approach G5 water resistant IPX7	Approach G6 water resistant IPX7
DISPLAY features:
Display type	Approach S1 display type monochrome LCD	Approach S3 display type monochrome LCD	Approach G3 display type transflective color	Approach G5 display type transflective color	Approach G6 display type transflective color
Backlight	Approach S1 backlight	Approach S3 backlight	Approach G3 backlight	Approach G5 backlight	Approach G6 backlight
Screen background color		Approach S3 screen color adjustable, black or white
Units	Approach S1 units yards or meters	Approach S3 units yards or meters			Approach G6 units yards or meters
Touch screen Touch target on display to see the distance to any point		Approach S3 touchscreen finger tips or wearing gloves, lockable	Approach G3 touchscreen TFT	Approach G5 touchscreen TFT	Approach G6 touchscreen TFT
Resolution pixels wide x pixels high	Approach S1 resolution 64 (w) 32 (h)	Approach S3 resolution 128 (w) 128 (h)	Approach G3 resolution 160 (w) 240 (w)	Approach G5 resolution 240 (w) 400 (w)	Approach G6 resolution 160 (w) 240 (w)
Display size inches centimeters	Approach S1 display size 1.0 2.54	Approach S3 display size 1.0 2.54	Approach G3 display size 1.43 (w) 2.15 (h) 3.6 (w) 5.5 (h)	Approach G5 display size 1.53 (w) 2.55 (h) 3.8 (w) 6.3 (h)	Approach G6 display size 1.4 (w) 2.2 (h) 3.6 (w) 5.5 (h)
DIMENSIONS:
Unit dimensions inches wide x inches high x inches deep centimeters wide x centimeters high x centimeters deep	Approach S1 dimensions 1.8 (w) 2.7 (h) 0.6 (d) 4.5 (w) 6.9 (h) 1.4 (d)	Approach S3 dimensions 1.8 (w) 2.7 (h) 0.6 (d) 4.5 (w) 6.9 (h) 1.4 (d)	Approach G3 dimensions 2.2 (w) 3.9 (h) 1.3 (d) 5.5 (w) 10 (h) 3.3 (d)	Approach G5 dimensions 2.3 (w) 4.5 (h) 1.4 (d) 5.8 (w) 11.4 (h) 3.5 (d)	Approach G6 dimensions 2.1 (w) 3.7 (h) 0.8 (d) 5.4 (w) 9.3 (h) 1.9 (d)
WEIGHT:
Unit weight with batteries ounces grams	Approach S1 weight 1.8 52	Approach S3 weight 2.06 58.5	Approach G3 weight 5.3 148.8	Approach G5 weight 6.8 192.7	Approach G6 weight 3.37 95.6
OPERATING TEMPERATURE:
Temperature range degrees farenheit degree celsius Note: ranges may exceed the usable range of some batteries	Approach S1 operating temp. -4°F to 140 °F -20 to 60°C	Approach S3 operating temp. -4°F to 140 °F -20 to 60°C	Approach G3 operating temp. -4°F to 158°F -20 to 70°C	Approach G5 operating temp. -4°F to 158°F -20 to 70°C	Approach G6 operating temp. -4°F to 140 °F -20 to 60°C
CONTENTS OF PRODUCT:
Main Unit	Approach S1 main unit	Approach S3 main unit	Approach G3 main unit	Approach G5 main unit	Approach G6 main unit
USB Cable Create routes and waypoints on your personal computer and transfer them to your device. Transfer photos and music or charge your device with the cable.			Approach G3 USB cable	Approach G5 USB cable	Approach G6 USB cable
AC Adapter	Approach S1 AC Adapter	Approach S3 AC Adapter			Approach G6 AC Adapter
Charging/data clip Connect the cable to your computer's USB port to recharge your unit and to transfer data to and from your computer. This cable also pairs with an AC adapter.	Approach S1 charging clip	Apprach S3 charging clip
Belt Clip			Approach G3 belt clip	Approach G5 belt clip	Approach G6 belt clip
Free CourseView updater Installs latest available new courses and updates existing courses	Approach S1 CourseView free download	Approach S3 CourseView free download	Approach G3 CourseView free download	Approach G5 CourseView free download	Approach G6 CourseView free download
Owner's Manual	Approach S1 manual	Approach S3 manual	Approach G3 manual	Approach G5 manual	Approach G6 manual
Warranty One year - keep the product's original packaging for the first year.	Approach S1 warranty 1 yr.	Approach S3 warranty 1 yr.	Approach G3 warranty 1 yr.	Approach G5 warranty 1 yr.	Approach G6 warranty 1 yr.