Garmin Approach G8 Golf GPS

About This Item

Utilize key course information with the Approach G8 Golf GPS. Preloaded with more than 30,000 international courses, this sleek GPS offers PlaysLike Distance technology, which provides distances to the target based on uphill or downhill undulations. Layup arcs at 100, 150, 200, and 250 yards offer detailed layup options. A 15-hour rechargeable lithium polymer batter ensures the Garmin® Approach G8 Golf GPS will always be a part of your round.

FEATURES:

  • G8 comes preloaded with more than 30,000 international courses and includes free updates
  • PlaysLike Distance gives golfers distances to the target, adjusted for uphill or downhill shots
  • Smart Notification receives emails, texts, and alerts right on the handheld from iPhone 4s or later
  • PinPointer tells you the direction to the pin, even if you are in the rough and can’t see the flag
  • Digital scorecard keeps track of strokes for up to 4 golfers at a time
  • Scoring options include Stroke Play, Stableford, Skins, and Match Play, all with adjustable handicaps
  • Layup Arcs drawn on the map offer an at-a-glance reference to 100, 150, 200, and 250 yards
  • Enhanced stat tracking keeps track of fairways hit, greens in regulation, and putts per round
  • GPS remembers how far you hit each club and provides accurate recommendations based on distance
  • Select, label, and save the distance to a particular point on the course for easy reference
  • Set includes GPS, USB cable, AC adapter, carabineer clip, and instruction manual
  • Internal rechargeable lithium polymer batter lasts up to 15 hours
  • GPS measures 2.1” x 4.4” x .6”
  • Weighs approximately 4 oz.
  • Web ID: W14GRMNAPRCHG8
  • SKU: 14796299

REVIEWS

4.4
85%
Recommended

79 Reviews

Greate

i bought original battery would hold up for 2 todays i bought in 2019 i had to replace the in 2020 used a extended battery found a battery replacement on amazon it was a bad battery called the company direct sent me a replacement battery it works better than the original

Does What I Need But Not User Friendly

Bought this to replace prior model I lost. Not as instinctive as the prior model. I've only used it once so I haven't had a chance to practice with it. I didn't need all the bells and whistles with the G80

Just Ok.

Expected more for the money. Turning off is still not clear. Have to recharge each day of use.

Battery Lasts 17 Holes

The reason I bought another one of these is because my old one’s battery failed. Now the brand new one has the same problem. On a full overnight charge it only lasted 17 holes! I expected better from German and Dicks.

Does An Excellent Job!

Does everything I ask and the battery lasts more than 2 rounds the same day.

Verified Purchase

Good Features, Sometimes Difficult To Use

I replaced my Garmin G5 with the G8. Although it appears accurate with great golf course coverage, it sometimes gets confused on switching between seeing an overview of the hole (distance measures) and the actual green. I also found once it starts to Measure a shot, it’s difficult to turn this off and switch back to an overview of the hole. Garmin needs to fix this in a software update. I like the feature to keep scores and sync with my IPhone.

Verified Purchase

Great

I bought the G8 to replace my G6 that stopped working due to a broken power switch. Has more features than my old Garmin and works great.

Not So Impressed

first and foremost the screen is not that great, it is not bright nor vibrant and crisp and when it is sunny out it is even harder to see on the tiny screen. secondly it is touchy and hard to navigate. if your finger accidentally touches a part of the screen it sends you off to another screen and trying to get back the original screen is a pain. the touch and drag feature is substandard as well. this device would be ok for about $69 but $299 is just ridiculous. bad investment on my part as it sits unused on my desk.

Ease Of Use

replaced an older garmin unit I have that uses batteries. Love that my new one is rechargeable

Great Product. Great Value

This is my 3rd Garmin Approach. I love it and it's additional features.

Works Great.

I have used the G8 10 times . Glad I purchased it!

Perfect Size, Easy To Use!

I wanted a gps that I could keep in golf cart and hold in hand on approach, perfect size for that. Lots of features... more than I need. Keeps score for 4 people, easily move cursor to area you ate aiming and gives accurate distance. I'm happy with purchase, simple to use and not bulky.

It Helps My Game

I got it for Xmas and it works great .i like at the driving range

Much Better Than Golf Buddy!

Prior to this Garmin I had a Golf Buddy pt3 and a Golf Buddy pt4 and they were very hard to read and impossible to read in bright sunlight. The Garmin's screen is so much brighter and clearer.

Great Gps

Bought this item for myself for Christmas. It is a discontinued version and was on sale in mid-December. I have been using it throughout January and really enjoy it over my S-10, especially when I play courses that are unfamiliar to me.

Read All Reviews (79)

Q&A