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New radar features allow golfers to analyze and improve their performance at any time - during training, games or tournaments - by tracking club head or ball speed, smash factor, swing tempo as well as the estimated distance.

Enriched with a variety of modes suitable for both training and competition, the Approach G80 supports golfers looking to increase the uniformity of their swings on the driving range, with the possibility of participating in virtual games anywhere in the golf course. world on over 41 preloaded color golf courses.

Compact and discreet, the Approach G80 has a 9 cm (3,5 inch) anti-glare color touchscreen powered by a rechargeable battery with a 1-hour battery life15. The case incorporates a quick access key to integrated radar functions and a golf ball-shaped hollow located on the rear face, to be easily placed and offer greater viewing comfort.

Dan Bartel, Garmin Vice President of Global Sales explains: “With the Approach G80, golfers finally have a golf GPS with stroke analysis functionality that will help them improve their game. The device works as an all-in-one coach, offering premium radar capabilities while integrating players into the international virtual golf community. "

Providing golfers with the ability to assess and improve the consistency of their swing is one of the pillars of the Approach G80. To do this, the device has different modes suitable for training and competition: Warm-Up, Tempo Training, Virtual Round and Target Practice.

During warm-ups and tempo workouts, the device relies on the integrated stroke analysis radar to measure ball and clubhead speed, smash factor, swing tempo and estimated distance , adequate backswing and downswing times.

The Approach G80 allows you to perfect your technique and precision through virtual play. In Virtual Round mode, players take on challenges by participating in simulated tournaments alongside other users all over the world. While the Target Practice mode offers golfers the opportunity to focus on their drives, iron shots and small game in 1 or 2 player mode; users earn points each time they hit a target at a specific distance.

Once on the course with their Approach G80, golfers can explore a feature set designed to provide a complete and unique experience. Features like Touch Targeting make it possible to touch any point on the screen - located in the front, back or center of the green, on the fairway, and even obstacles and doglegs - in order to see the distance precise to the place indicated.

The Big Numbers mode makes it easy to read the distance to the entrance, middle and back of the green. With the Green View display, golfers can zoom in on the green to see hole positions. For even more precision, it is possible to manually move the flag on the screen according to the position observed visually.

The Distance PlaysLike function automatically compensates for the distance to a given target taking into account the difference in height between the user and the target. Additionally, the PinPointer option acts as a compass to guide the player to the green in the event of a blind stroke. The Approach G80 features a digital scorecard for up to 4 players, which supports Stroke Play, Stableford, Skins formulas, with adjustable handicaps.

By downloading the Garmin Golf app, golfers will be able to take advantage of the full range of connected features offered by the Approach G80, including simulated tournaments at more than 41 golf courses around the world, with plus automatic updates. Users will also be able to join the golfing community by posting statistics and positions, recording scorecards, and contributing to weekly user rankings to keep the competitive spirit alive.

The Approach G80 is available now for a suggested retail price of € 499,99.

To find out more, visit garmin.com/golf.