Give your game a boost of confidence with the Garmin Approach G5, a rugged, waterproof, touchscreen golf GPS 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. Now with over 12,000 courses - click here for a complete list!
Eliminate the Guesswork
Approach displays and updates your exact position on stunningly detailed, preloaded course maps throughout the United States. 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 subscriptions 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
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
Garmin is constantly adding more courses to the map data, as well as updating and improving course maps for Approach G5. Download the latest courses for free.
Q: Will my Approach G5 device keep track of my score during play?
A: The Approach G5 allows up to four players' scores to be recorded during play; however, the Approach G5 will only save the last game played. Once a new game begins, the previous game is saved to the internal memory and may only be viewed by connecting the device to a computer.
Q: What part of the green does the Approach G5 calculate distance to?
A: Because pin locations change, the Approach calculates the distance to the middle of the green.
Q: What is Touch Targeting on the Approach G5 and how do I use it?
A: The map page of the Approach G5 shows an overview of the current hole that is being played. The user is able to pan the map and view the distance to the middle of the green or any other point on the map.
Q: Is the Approach G5 compliant with USGA rules?
A: Yes, the Approach G5 is compliant with United States Golf Association rules.
Q: How long is the battery life in the Approach G5?
A: The battery life for the Approach G5 is approximately 15 hours.
Q: Can I load additional mapping onto the Approach G5?
A: The Approach G5 does not allow for the uploading of additional mapping such as City Navigator or Topographic maps. It is intended to function solely as a golf aid.
Q: How do I request a golf course for the Approach G5 or report an error within a course?
A: There is a Golf Course Report Form available on the Garmin website by clicking here.
