Personal Shopper Take: If you want to understand your golf swing performance while also having GPS course guidance in one handheld device, the Approach G82 is one of the easiest ways to combine practice data with real-course performance.

Why you’d choose Approach G82

The Garmin Approach G82 combines launch monitor analytics with GPS golf course mapping so you can measure performance and apply improvements directly during play. You get detailed shot data like ball speed, club head speed, smash factor, and distance while also receiving yardage guidance and digital scoring tools for your round.

• Launch monitor shot data
• GPS course mapping
• Club performance tracking
• Digital scorecard & stat tracking
• Portable practice & on-course training

Who this handheld is perfect for

• You want accurate shot performance data during practice sessions.
• You want launch monitor metrics without using a full simulator setup.
• You want GPS yardage and course mapping during rounds.
• You want a portable device that travels easily from range to course.
• You want performance tracking to help identify swing improvement opportunities.
• You want coaching-style feedback to improve distance and consistency.

You may prefer a different Garmin if…

• You want advanced simulator or indoor training software compatibility.
• You prefer a wearable golf GPS watch instead of handheld device.
• You want advanced swing video analysis tools.
• You only need simple yardage GPS and not swing performance data.