Get a tee time anytime with the Approach® R50 premium launch monitor and simulator. The 10” built-in color touchscreen display brings more than 43,000 golf courses to life through the Home?Tee?Hero (active Garmin?Golf™ membership required) and is compatible with your favorite third-party simulators. With detailed stat tracking for each club in your bag, users can access more than 15 different ball and club metrics (included tracking sticker required) — including spin rate and spin axis insights, both indoors and outside. Whether you’re training to win or just having fun, Approach R50 puts you on course to play your best from first drive to final putt.
- 10” BUILT-IN COLOR TOUCHSCREEN DISPLAY
- 43,000 BUILT-IN COURSES FROM AROUND THE WORLD
- MORE THAN 15 BALL AND CLUB METRICS
- VIEW HIGH-SPEED IMPACT FOOTAGE
- COMPATIBLE WITH EVERY CLUB IN YOUR BAG, INCLUDING PUTTERS
- WORKS INSIDE OR ON THE DRIVING RANGE
WHAT YOU'LL LOVE
COLOR TOUCHSCREEN
Tap into insights, review impact videos, or play a round on over 43,000 courses1 straight from the 10” built-in, color touchscreen display.
BALL METRICS
See direct measurements of your ball speed and launch angle as well as spin rate, spin axis and more
CLUB METRICS
Dial in your swing with direct measurements of your club speed and angles
HIGH-SPEED CAMERAS
Fine-tune your form with precision metrics captured by 3 high-speed cameras.
TRAINING MODE
Track stats for each club, and get a shot dispersion chart based on an advanced ball flight trajectory model.
PLAY 43,000+ COURSES
Play virtual rounds — from drive to putt — with up to four players on more than 43,000 courses with the Home Tee Hero app.
- Fine-tune our form with this premium launch monitor and simulator that utilizes a 3-camera system for precision metrics
- Tap into insights, select courses, review impact videos, or play a virtual round (subscription required) straight from the 10” built-in color touchscreen display
- Use advanced measurements to dial in your swing, including ball speed, launch angle, face to path (included tracking sticker required) as well as improved spin rate and axis both indoors and outside
- Understand every part of your game with training mode, which tracks stats for each club and shows a shot dispersion chart based on an advanced ball flight trajectory model
- Play virtual rounds — including putting — with up to four players on more than 43,000 courses through the Home?Tee?Hero (active Garmin?Golf membership required); participate in a weekly tournament with scores posted to our global leaderboard — all viewable from the Approach?R50 display
- View high-speed impact videos for immediate visual feedback on how you’re striking each shot
- A built-in barometer measures atmospheric pressure to provide accurate carry distances depending on your location
- Get an unmatched simulator experience by connecting to a monitor or projector via HDMI for additional customizable viewing options
- Easily set up, stow or take your Approach R50 premium golf launch monitor to the range with an included carrying case and up to 4 hours of battery life
TAKE YOUR GAME TO NEW LOWS
IMPACT VIDEOS
View high-speed impact videos for immediate visual feedback on how you’re striking each shot.
BUILT-IN BAROMETER
Get more accurate carry distances with adjustments based on your current location.
COMPARE SESSIONS
Track and compare stats, so you can see how you’re improving over time.
LEADERBOARDS
Participate in a weekly tournament with scores posted to our global leaderboard.
GARMIN GOLF™ APP
View metrics and activities from your Approach R50 or on your compatible smartphone with the Garmin Golf app.
BATTERY LIFE
Get up to 4 hours of battery life for playtime on the range.
CARRYING CASE
Easily set up, stow or take your device to the range with an included carrying case.
General
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| Dimension |
16.5" x 10.6" x 7.5" |
| Weight |
9 lbs
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| Water rating |
IPX3 |
| Touchscreen |
Yes |
| Display Type |
LCD |
| Display Size |
10" |
| Display resolution |
800 x 1280 pixels |
| Battery type |
internal rechargeable lithium-ion |
| Battery life |
up to 4 hours
|
| Interface |
USB-C, HDMI |
Daily Smart Features
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| Connectivity |
BLUETOOTH®, Wi-Fi® |
Launch Monitor Metrics
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| Club Head speed |
Yes |
| Club face angle |
Yes |
| Club path angle |
Yes |
| Angle of attack |
Yes |
| Ball speed |
Yes |
| Launch angle |
Yes |
| Launch direction |
Yes |
| Spin axis |
Yes |
| Spin rate |
Yes |
| Apex height |
Yes |
| Smash factor |
Yes |
| Carry distance |
Yes |
| Total distance |
Yes |
| Deviation distance |
Yes |
Launch Monitor Features
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| Measurement technology |
3 high-speed cameras |
| Target practice |
Yes |
| Home tee hero (with active subscription) |
Yes |
| E6 Connect compatible |
Yes |
| E6 Apex compatible |
Yes |
| GSPro compatible |
Yes |
| Awesome Golf compatible |
Yes |
| Putting in golf simulator |
Yes |
| Driving range |
Yes |
| Save club stats |
Yes |
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