Golf GPS Item ID: #423Garmin Approach G3 GPS-Enabled Golf HandheldProduct Information:
Item DescriptionGive your game a boost of confidence with Approach G3, a rugged, waterproof, touch-screen golf device 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. Item Reviews3 Responses to “Garmin Approach G3 GPS-Enabled Golf Handheld” |
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Works great right out of the box without having to subscribe or download course information. I have used it in Northern California and Las Vegas and it is very accurate. The device really comes in handy if you ever find yourself in another fairway and need a distance estimate.
I upgraded from a Igolf Neo golf gps to the Garmin Approach G3. Overall, I’m very impressed with 2 weeks solid usage. I did purchase the Onpar golf gps but returned it. Has a slight learning curve, but when playing with a group of players you don’t have the time to select all the features.
However, the G3 approach is fantastic. No more fees to pay and no downloading courses. Just turn it on, give it 3-5 minutes and pulls all local courses into the G3. It would of been nice to get the G5 Approach because it can tell you how the average distance you hit each club. Also, getting you greens, fairways hit and putts. Nice way to track scores. However, for the extra $100 I felt the G3 was a better fit. $299.00 at Golfsmith with a $50 gift card.
Pros: No downloads!
touchscreen
water-resistant
keeps score for you and 4 players.
shot distance capabilities
golf course previews on course you haven’t played
solid Garmin technology
no annual fees, why would you pay to get courses?
Cons: No lithium-ion rechargeable battery, you need to buy AA rechargeable and keep spares.
Just finished 1st round with my new G3. It took about 5 minutes for it to get a GPS signal the first time, but performed like a champ once it did. The scorecard feature is great and really easy to use. I stood on the red, 100 yard marker in the middle of the fairway on 3 holes and each time it read from 99 to 101. 1% margin of error is better than I experienced with my old skycaddie. The touch screen was calibrated perfectly. I had no trouble with the cursor. Using rechargeable duracells, it shows about 60% power remaining after 18 holes. I’ll carry an extra set of batteries just in case. This is replacing a skycaddie sg2.5 that had the screen go out after about 6 months. I won’t miss paying for their yearly subscription either. As long as your favorite courses are available, I’d highly recommend!