Garmin Approach G5 – GPS-enabled Golf Handheld

Give your game a boost of confidence with Garmin’s Approach G5, a rugged, waterproof, touchscreen golf GPS packed with thousands of pre-loaded golf course maps.

The Garmin Approach G5 uses a high-sensitivity GPS receiver to measure individual shot distances and show the exact yardage to fairways, hazards, and greens. Get closer to flag with your approach shots by knowing the precise distance.

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Approach G5 – Built for Golfers
Weighing in at just 6.8 ounces with batteries and boasting a transflective color 3-inch touchscreen, the Approach is your featherweight fairway guide regardless of the lighting conditions. IPX7 waterproofing means that the device can withstand accidental immersion as well–but thankfully, you’ll be avoiding water hazards, of course.

Garmin Approach G5 – Product Features

• Rugged, waterproof golf GPS unit with 3-inch sunlight-readable touschreen display
• Preloaded U.S. course maps, including fairways, hazards, and greens
• No annual fee; new maps available for download from Garmin website
• Measure shot distance with highly sensitive readings to eliminate guesswork from your game
• Digital scorecard for up to four players; save and review the scores on your computer at home

Give your golf game a boost of confidence with the Approach G5.

Eliminate guesswork from your game by keeping score digitally, getting accurate yardage readings, and more. (Click images to enlarge.)

Eliminate the Guesswork
The Approach displays and updates your exact position on stunningly detailed, preloaded course maps throughout the United States. Click to see Garmin’s current Approach G5 course listing. 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’s no subscription or setup fees, and Approach is compliant with USGA rules.

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
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
Garmin is constantly adding more courses to their map data, as well as updating and improving their course maps for Approach G5. Download the latest courses from Garmin.com.

What’s in the Box
Approach G5, belt clip, USB cable, quick start manual

Garmin Approach G5 – Technical Details

• Unit dimensions: 2.3 x 4.5 x 1.4 inches (W x H x D)
• Display size: 1.53 x 2.55 inches (3 inches diagonal)
• Display resolution: 240 x 400 pixels
• Display type: Transflective color TFT touchscreen
• Weight: 6.8 ounces (192.7 grams) with batteries
• Battery: 2 AA batteries (not included); NiMH or Lithium recommended
• Battery life: Up to 15 hours
• Waterproof: Yes (IPX7)
• Interface: USB