Approach G8 | Discontinued | Garmin Hong Kong

Discontinued

Approach® G8

Part Number 010-01231-00

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Lighter, Sleeker, Smarter

3-inch color capacitive touch display; slim and sleek design, tough and durable
Preloaded with more than 40,000 golf courses around the world — automatic Wi-Fi® course updates; no fees or subscriptions
PlaysLike Distance gives golfers distances to the target, adjusted for uphill or downhill shots
Smart Notification allows you to receive email, texts and alerts on your handheld
PinPointer tells you where the pin is, even if you can’t see it

The sleek, lightweight and durable Approach G8, with a 3-inch capacitive touch color display, is our most feature-packed handheld. G8 starts with precise distances for more than 40,000 golf courses around the world, with free Wi-Fi course updates for life, then adds: PlaysLike Distances, smart notification messaging, PinPointer blind shot assistance, a rechargeable 15 hour battery, and the online share-and-compare golf community within Garmin Connect™.

PlaysLike Distance

Despite its slim profile, the Approach G8 debuts a substantial range of features to help you take on any course. PlaysLike Distance gives golfers distances to the target, adjusted for uphill or downhill shots.

Stay Connected

Smart Notification lets you receive emails, texts and alerts right on your handheld, even if you’re in the middle of the fairway. G8 receives the wireless signal from your iPhone® 4s or later, let’s you know you have a message, and displays the full text on its own screen whenever you’re ready to read it.

Play Smarter

Club Advice remembers how far you hit each club and makes a recommendation based on shot distance. PinPointer lets you know which way to the pin even if you are in the woods or deep in a trap.

Smarter Features

For easier viewing, Big Numbers Mode increases the font size of the front, back and center distances. And Wi-Fi lets you connect to the golf community within Garmin Connect and update courses automatically.

More Scorecard Options

Approach G8 doubles as a digital scorecard for your foursome with scoring options for Stroke Play, Stableford, Skins and Match Play with adjustable handicaps.

See Targets and Track Stats

Colorful layup arcs at 100, 150, 200 and even 250 yards let you know exactly how far you need to hit when laying up. Touch Targeting lets you touch any point on the sunlight-readable display, and it shows the precise distance to that exact spot — fairway, hazard, landing area, or the front, middle and back of the green.

Enhanced stats keeps track of fairways hit, greens in regulation and putts per round. Check your stats during the round, or download and print them from your computer afterwards.

Get on the Green

Zero in on the pin with 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.

Garmin Connect Golf Community

Garmin Connect includes an online golf community that lets you play, then share and compare. Download your round and contrast it to your last round, track improvements to your handicap for every course you play. The Garmin Connect golf community can even assemble your ideal round, combining your best score for each hole to get your ideal 18 for that course.

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PlaysLike Distance Gives golfers distances to the target, adjusted for uphill or downhill shots
Smart Notification Receive emails, texts and alerts right on your handheld. G8 receives the wireless signal from your iPhone® 4s or later, let’s you know you have a message, and displays the full text on its own screen whenever you’re ready to read it.
PinPointer Tells you the direction to the pin, even if you’re so deep in the rough you can’t see the flag.
Digital Scorecard Keep track of strokes for up to 4 players. Manage or review totals or an individual’s score throughout the round, or access a printable version on your computer after the match. Scoring options include Stroke Play, Stableford, Skins and Match Play with adjustable handicaps.
Maps with Layup Arcs Large, bright, high-contrast graphics and numbering improve G8’s readability. Layup arcs drawn on the map offer at-a-glance references to 100, 150, 200 and 250 yards for layup decisions.
Track Your Stats The enhanced stat tracking feature keeps track of fairways hit, greens in regulation and putts per round. Not only can you check your stats during the round, but you also can download and print them from your computer.
Club Advice Approach G8 remembers how far you hit each club then gives recommendations on which to use based on distance. Plus, you can customize the names of your clubs, from your “Driveopotamus” driver to your “Billy, Billy, Billy” putter.
Customized Distances Select, label and save the distance to a particular point on the course. Mark your current GPS position, or use the touch targeting feature to select the point you’d like to save.

Physical & Performance
Physical dimensions	2.1" x 4.4" x 0.6" (5.8 x 11.2 x 1.4 cm)
Display size, WxH	1.5" x 2.6" (3.9 x 6.5 cm); 3.0" diag (7.6 cm)
Display resolution, WxH	240 x 400 pixels
Display type	Transflective color TFT touchscreen
Touchscreen
Color display
Weight	3.97 oz (112.6 g)
Battery	Internal rechargeable lithium polymer
Battery life	Up to 15 hours
Water rating	IPX7 (1 meter)
GPS-enabled
High-sensitivity receiver
Interface	USB
Smart notifications (displays email, text and other alerts when paired with your compatible phone)

Maps & Memory
Preloaded course maps	38,000 (preloaded)
Course preview (see detailed, hole-by-hole preview)

Golfing Features
Touch-targeting (touch target on display to see the distance to any point)
Manual pin positioning (tap and drag flag on green for precise yardage)
Measures shot distance (calculates exact yardage for shots from anywhere on course)
Yardage to F/M/B (distance to front, middle and back of green)
Yardage to layups/doglegs
PlaysLike distance
Club suggestion
Big numbers mode
PinPointer
Tracks stats (putts per round, greens & fairways hit, average distance)
Digital scorecard	(score up to four players with optional adjustable handicaps; scoring options include Stroke Play, Stableford, Skins and Match Play)
Computer scorecard review (save and review scores on computer)	(on Device or Computer)
Save locations (mark course points of interest for future reference)	(Displayed on course map)

Additional

TruSwing Features

Swing Tempo
Swing Speed
Face to Target
Dynamic Loft
Shaft Angle
Club Path
Club Path Coordinates
Shaft Lean

Approach G8
USB cable
AC adapter
Belt clip
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