Garmin APPROACH G80 User manual

APPROACH®G80
Owner’s Manual

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Table of Contents
Introduction.....................................................................1
Device Overview......................................................................... 1
Charging the Device................................................................... 1
Turning On the Device................................................................ 1
Product Updates......................................................................... 1
Setting Up Garmin Express................................................... 1
Software and Course Updates............................................... 1
Garmin Golf App............................................................. 1
Pairing Your Smartphone........................................................... 1
Connecting to a Paired Smartphone...................................... 1
Playing Golf.................................................................... 1
Hole View....................................................................................1
Locking and Unlocking the Touchscreen.................................... 2
Big Numbers Mode..................................................................... 2
Viewing the Green...................................................................... 2
Changing Holes.......................................................................... 2
Measuring Distance with Touch Targeting................................. 2
Measuring a Shot........................................................................2
Viewing the Direction to the Pin.................................................. 2
Saving a Location....................................................................... 3
Clearing Saved Locations...................................................... 3
Viewing PlaysLike Distance........................................................ 3
Enabling Tournament Mode....................................................... 3
Keeping Score............................................................................ 3
About the Scorecard.............................................................. 3
Viewing Individual Scorecards and Round Statistics........ 3
Setting the Scoring Method....................................................3
About Stableford Scoring.................................................. 3
About Match Scoring......................................................... 4
About Skins Scoring.......................................................... 4
Enabling Handicap Scoring................................................... 4
Setting a Player Handicap.................................................4
Enabling Statistics Tracking................................................... 4
History.................................................................................... 4
Ending a Round.......................................................................... 4
Radar Features............................................................... 4
Using the Radar Features...........................................................4
Setting the Roll Factor........................................................... 5
Warm-Up Mode.......................................................................... 5
Tempo Training Mode.................................................................5
About Tempo Tones.............................................................. 5
The Ideal Swing Tempo......................................................... 5
Starting Target Practice.............................................................. 5
Target Practice Mode.............................................................5
Target Practice Scoring......................................................... 6
Playing a Virtual Course............................................................. 6
Virtual Round Hole View........................................................ 6
Virtual Round Scoring............................................................ 6
Playing a Virtual Tournament..................................................... 6
Finding Courses............................................................. 6
About Course Preview................................................................ 7
TruSwing™......................................................................7
TruSwing Metrics........................................................................ 7
Recording and Viewing TruSwing Metrics on Your Approach
Device......................................................................................... 7
Changing Your Club................................................................... 7
Changing Handedness............................................................... 7
Disconnecting Your TruSwing Device........................................ 7
Customizing Your Device.............................................. 7
Settings....................................................................................... 7
Showing or Hiding Phone Notifications.................................. 7
Calibrating the Compass........................................................7
Resetting Data and Settings.................................................. 7
Viewing E-label Regulatory and Compliance Information...... 7
Appendix......................................................................... 7
Using the Holder......................................................................... 7
Installing the Cart Mount............................................................. 8
Replacement O-rings............................................................. 8
Attaching the Lanyard Carabiner................................................ 8
Using the Clip............................................................................. 8
Device Care................................................................................ 8
Cleaning the Touchscreen..................................................... 9
Cleaning the Device............................................................... 9
Using the Backlight................................................................ 9
Specifications..............................................................................9
Saving Energy While Charging the Device................................. 9
Index.............................................................................. 10
Table of Contents i

Introduction
WARNING
See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the
product box for product warnings and other important
information.
Device Overview
Power button
Press to turn on the device.
Press to lock or unlock the screen during a
round.
Hold to turn off the device.
Radar button
Press to turn the radar on and off.
Touchscreen
Swipe to scroll through features, data
screens, and menus.
Tap to select.
Weather cap
Pull up to access the micro-USB power and
data port.
Micro-USB power and
data port
Connect a compatible USB cable to charge
the device or transfer data using your
computer.
Charging the Device
WARNING
This product contains a lithium-ion battery. To prevent the
possibility of personal injury or product damage caused by
battery exposure to extreme heat, store the device out of direct
sunlight.
NOTICE
To prevent corrosion, thoroughly dry the USB port, the weather
cap, and the surrounding area before charging or connecting to
a computer.
The device is powered by a built-in lithium-ion battery that you
can charge using a standard wall outlet or a USB port on your
computer.
NOTE: The device will not charge when outside the approved
temperature range (Specifications, page 9).
1Pull up the weather cap from the USB port.
2Plug the small end of the USB cable into the USB port on the
device.
3Plug the large end of the USB cable into an external power
source, such as an AC adapter or a USB port on your
computer.
4Charge the device completely.
TIP: You can turn off the device to charge it faster.
Turning On the Device
The first time you use the device, you are prompted to choose a
language, select a unit of measure, and set your driver distance.
Press the power button.
Product Updates
On your computer, install Garmin Express™ (www.garmin.com
/express). On your smartphone, install the Garmin Golf™ app.
This provides easy access to these services for Garmin®
devices:
• Software updates
• Course updates
• Data uploads to Garmin Golf
• Product registration
Setting Up Garmin Express
1Connect the device to your computer using a USB cable.
2Go to www.garmin.com/express.
3Follow the on-screen instructions.
Software and Course Updates
This device is eligible for free course map updates. To update
your device, download the free Garmin Express software from
www.garmin.com/express.
Garmin Golf App
The Garmin Golf app allows you to upload scorecards from your
compatible Garmin device to view detailed statistics and shot
analyses. Golfers can compete with each other at different
courses using the Garmin Golf app. More than 41,000 courses
have leaderboards that anyone can join. You can set up a
tournament event and invite players to compete.
The Garmin Golf app syncs your data with your Garmin
Connect™ account. You can download the Garmin Golf app from
the app store on your smartphone.
Pairing Your Smartphone
To use the connected features of the Approach device, it must
be paired directly through the Garmin Golf app, instead of from
the Bluetooth® settings on your smartphone.
1From the app store on your smartphone, install and open the
Garmin Golf app.
2Bring your smartphone within 10 m (33 ft.) of your device.
3On your Approach device, select > Settings > Bluetooth.
4From the or menu in the app, select Garmin Devices
> Add Device, and follow the on-screen instructions.
Connecting to a Paired Smartphone
Before you can connect to your smartphone, you must pair your
smartphone to your device.
When you connect to your smartphone using Bluetooth
technology, you can share scores and other data with the
Garmin Golf app. You can also view phone notifications from
your compatible iOS® device.
1On your smartphone, enable Bluetooth technology.
2On your device, select > Settings > Bluetooth >
Connection > On to enable Bluetooth technology.
Playing Golf
1Select Start New Round.
2Select a course.
3Select a tee box.
Hole View
The device shows the current hole you are playing.
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Displays the current hole number.
Changes the hole number when selected.
Displays the par for the current hole.
Displays the distance to the middle of the green or selected pin
position.
Displays the distance to the back of the green.
Displays the distance to the front of the green.
Displays a map of the hole.
Displays a close view of the fairway when selected, for measuring
distance with touch targeting.
Displays layup distances to the pin.
The colors indicate distance in meters or yards: red is 100,
white is 150, blue is 200, and yellow is 250.
Displays your driver distance when you are on the tee box.
Displays a menu of in-round features when selected.
Displays a close view of the green for adjusting the pin location.
Locking and Unlocking the Touchscreen
You can lock the touchscreen while playing a round to prevent
inadvertent screen touches.
1Press the power button.
2Press the power button again to unlock the touchscreen.
Big Numbers Mode
You can change the size of the numbers on the hole view
screen.
During a round, select > Big Numbers.
Displays the current hole number.
Changes the hole number when selected.
Displays the par for the current hole.
Displays the distance to the back of the green.
Displays the distance to the middle of the green or selected pin
position.
Displays the distance to the front of the green.
Displays a menu of in-round features when selected.
Displays a close view of the fairway when selected, for measuring
distance with touch targeting.
Displays a close view of the green for adjusting the pin location.
Viewing the Green
While playing a round, you can take a closer look at the green
and move the pin location.
1Begin playing a round (Playing Golf, page 1).
2Select .
3Drag the flag to move the pin location.
The distances on the hole view screen are updated to show
the new pin location. The pin location is saved for only the
current round.
Changing Holes
You can change holes manually from the hole view screen.
1While viewing hole information, tap the current hole number.
2Select a hole.
Measuring Distance with Touch Targeting
While previewing a course or playing a round, you can use
touch targeting to measure the distance to any point on the map.
1Begin playing a round (Playing Golf, page 1) or previewing a
course (Finding Courses, page 6).
2Tap anywhere on the map.
3Tap or drag your finger to position the target circle .
Displays the distance to the flag location from the target circle.
Displays the distance from your current position to the target
circle. If you are previewing the course, is the distance from
the furthest back tee to the target circle.
4If necessary, select or to zoom in or out.
5Select to return to the map of the hole.
Measuring a Shot
1Take a shot, and watch where your ball lands.
2Select > Measure Shot.
3Walk or drive to your ball.
4If necessary, select Reset to reset the distance at any time.
Viewing the Direction to the Pin
The PinPointer feature is a compass that provides directional
assistance when you are unable to see the green. For example,
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this feature can help you line up a shot if you are in the woods or
in a deep sand trap.
NOTE: Do not use the PinPointer feature while in a golf cart.
Interference from the golf cart can affect the accuracy of the
compass.
1Select > PinPointer.
2Rotate the device until the cone on the map points toward
your target.
The red line at the top of your device points in the direction of
your target.
Saving a Location
You can mark a location on a hole using your current location or
touch targeting.
1While playing a game, select > Save Location.
2Select an option:
• Select Use Current Location to place a marker at your
current location on the hole.
• Select Use Touch Targeting to select a location on the
map.
Clearing Saved Locations
You can clear all saved locations for the current hole.
Select > Locations > Clear Locations.
Viewing PlaysLike Distance
The "plays like" distance feature accounts for elevation changes
on the course by showing the adjusted distance to the green.
Select > PlaysLike.
An icon appears next to each distance.
Distance plays longer than expected due to a change in elevation.
Distance plays as expected.
Distance plays shorter than expected due to a change in elevation.
Enabling Tournament Mode
The tournament mode setting disables the PinPointer and
PlaysLike distance features. These features are not allowed
during sanctioned tournaments or handicap calculation rounds.
During a round, select > Tournament Mode.
Keeping Score
You can keep score for up to four players.
1Begin playing a round (Playing Golf, page 1).
2Select > Scorecard.
3Select an option:
• Select a player's name to edit it.
• Select to enter the number of strokes for the selected
hole.
• Select or to change holes.
About the Scorecard
You can view and change each player's name and score during
a round using the scorecard.
Displays the current hole number.
Displays the par for the current hole.
Displays the player name.
Changes the player name when selected.
Displays the current total score.
Displays the individual scorecard when selected.
Displays the strokes for the hole.
Allows you to enter the number of strokes for the hole when
selected.
Viewing Individual Scorecards and Round Statistics
1While playing a round, select > Scorecard.
2Tap a player's total score.
The player's individual scorecard appears. It displays a hole-
by-hole overview and statistics for the player's round.
Setting the Scoring Method
You can change the method the device uses to keep score.
1Select an option:
• If you are currently playing a round, select > Setup >
Scoring > Method.
• If you are not currently playing a round, select >
Settings > Scoring > Method.
2Select a scoring method.
About Stableford Scoring
When you select the Stableford scoring method (Setting the
Scoring Method, page 3), points are awarded based on the
number of strokes taken relative to par. At the end of a round,
the highest score wins. The device awards points as specified
by the United States Golf Association.
The scorecard for a Stableford scored game shows points
instead of strokes.
Points Strokes Taken Relative to Par
0 2 or more over
1 1 over
2 Par
3 1 under
4 2 under
5 3 under
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About Match Scoring
When you select the match scoring method (Setting the Scoring
Method, page 3), one point is awarded at each hole to the player
who has the fewest strokes. At the end of a round, the player
who won the most holes wins.
NOTE: Match scoring is available only for two players.
When you set the device to count strokes, the device
determines the winner of each round. Otherwise, at the end of
each hole, select the player who had the fewest strokes, or if the
number of strokes was equal, select Halved.
About Skins Scoring
When you select the skins scoring method (Setting the Scoring
Method, page 3), players compete for a prize on each hole.
When you set the device to count strokes, the device
determines the winner of each hole. Otherwise, at the end of
each hole, select the player who had the fewest strokes. You
can select multiple players if there is a tie for the win.
Enabling Handicap Scoring
1Select > Settings > Scoring > Scoring Handicap.
2Select On.
Setting a Player Handicap
Before you can score using handicaps, you must enable
handicap scoring (Enabling Handicap Scoring, page 4).
1While playing a game, select > Scorecard.
2Select for the player whose handicap you want to enter or
change.
3Select an option:
• To enter the number of strokes that will be subtracted from
the player's total score, select Local Handicap.
• To enter the player's handicap index and the course slope
rating to calculate a course handicap for the player, select
Index/Slope Method.
About the Handicap Scorecard
You can view and change each player's name, score, and
handicap during a round using the scorecard.
Displays the current hole number.
Displays the par for the current hole.
Displays the player name.
Changes the player name or player handicap when selected.
Displays the local handicap.
Displays the individual scorecard when selected.
Displays the current total score.
Displays the individual scorecard when selected.
Displays the actual strokes for the hole.
Allows you to enter the number of strokes for the hole when
selected.
Displays the adjusted strokes for the hole.
Enabling Statistics Tracking
1Select > Settings > Scoring > Stat Tracking.
2Select On.
History
You can use your paired smartphone to upload scorecards to
the Garmin Golf app. You can use the app to view saved rounds
and player statistics.
Ending a Round
1Select > End Round.
2Select an option:
• To view your statistics and round information, tap your
score.
• To save the round, select Save.
• To discard the round, select Discard.
Radar Features
The device provides practice modes and games to test your
skills and help you have fun on the driving range. These
features use the internal device radar to take measurements
that help you analyze your practice.
Warm Up: Provides radar swing metrics, including estimated
carry and roll, club head speed, ball speed, smash factor,
and swing tempo.
Tempo Training: Evaluates your backswing and downswing
timing to help you achieve the ideal swing tempo.
Target Practice: Lets one or two players earn points by hitting
the ball toward distance targets.
Virtual Round: Simulates playing a round of golf on any of the
41,000 preloaded courses. You can compete against your
personal best, compete against another player, or participate
in a virtual tournament.
NOTE: You must connect to the Garmin Golf app to
participate in a virtual tournament.
Using the Radar Features
1Select an option:
• From the home screen, select a practice mode or game.
• Press the radar button.
The radar turns on.
2Place the device on the ground within 0.3 m (1 ft.) of the ball,
in line with and on the same level as you and the ball.
TIP: For a better screen viewing angle, you can rest the
device on a golf ball using the divot in the rear case.
3Follow the on-screen instructions.
4Press the radar button to turn off the radar.
This helps conserve battery life.
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Setting the Roll Factor
The device calculates your shot distance using carry plus roll.
The roll factor varies due to differences in balls, clubs, and
surface conditions, as well as ball spin and launch angle. These
factors cannot be detected by the device. If you are not getting
the distance result you expect, you can adjust the roll factor.
1Select an option:
• From the home screen, select a radar practice mode or
game.
NOTE: This setting is not available for all practice modes.
• Press the radar button.
2Select > Set Roll Factor.
3Use the slider to increase or decrease your roll.
Warm-Up Mode
Press the radar button, or select Warm Up from the home
screen.
Displays the estimated carry or estimated carry plus roll.
Changes the swing metric when selected.
Displays the club head speed.
Displays the ball speed.
Displays the smash factor.
NOTE: The smash factor is the ball speed divided by the club head
speed, and is used to indicate the efficiency of the club hitting the
ball. A higher number is more efficient.
Displays the swing tempo.
NOTE: The swing tempo is the backswing time divided by the
downswing time, expressed in a ratio. For more information, see
Tempo Training Mode, page 5.
Displays a menu of warm-up mode features, such as instructional
tips, and allows you to end the warm up when selected.
Tempo Training Mode
The device measures and displays your backswing time and
downswing time. The device also displays your swing tempo.
Swing tempo is the backswing time divided by the downswing
time, expressed in a ratio. A 3 to 1 ratio, or 3.0, is the ideal
swing tempo based on studies of professional golfers (The Ideal
Swing Tempo, page 5).
From the home screen, select Tempo Training.
Displays the tempo timing (backswing to downswing time ratio).
Changes the tempo timing when selected.
Displays your swing tempo.
NOTE: Your swing tempo and swing times are highlighted in
different colors to indicate how close you are to the target timing.
Green: Within 25% of the target time
Red: Faster than the target time
Blue: Slower than the target time
Displays your backswing time.
Displays your downswing time.
Displays a menu of tempo training features, such as turning off
audible tempo tones, and allows you to end the training mode when
selected.
About Tempo Tones
During tempo training, the device sounds audible tones to help
you achieve the ideal swing tempo. Three beeps repeat
continuously. The first beep indicates when you should start
your backswing. The second beep indicates when you should
start your downswing. The third beep indicates when you should
hit the ball.
The Ideal Swing Tempo
You can achieve the ideal 3.0 swing tempo by using different
swing timings. For example, 0.7 sec./0.23 sec. or 1.2 sec./0.4
sec. Each golfer may have a unique swing tempo based on their
ability and experience.
To find your ideal swing tempo, you should start with the slowest
timing and try it for a few swings. When your swing tempo is
consistent with the tempo goal, you can move up to the next
timing. When you find a timing that is comfortable, you can use it
to achieve more consistent swings and performance.
Starting Target Practice
1From the home screen, select Target Practice.
2Select the number of players.
3Select one or more distance targets.
TIP: To enter custom targets, you can select . To delete
targets, you can select targets, and select .
4Take a shot.
The device awards points based on the calculated shot
distance (Target Practice Scoring, page 6). You can take 5
shots at each target.
Target Practice Mode
From the home screen, select Target Practice.
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Displays the current player number.
Displays the current total points for all targets played.
Displays the number of shots taken.
Displays the distance target.
Displays a menu of target practice features, such as instructional
tips, and allows you to end target practice when selected.
Target Practice Scoring
During target practice, the device calculates your shot distance
and awards points based on how close your shot is to the target.
Yards to Target Points Awarded
Less than 1 25
1 to 9 10
10 to 19 5
20 to 29 1
30 to 39 0
40 or more -1
NOTE: A 2x multiplier is applied for each shot that is in the
same range as the previous shot.
Playing a Virtual Course
1From the home screen, select Virtual Round > Course.
2Select the number of players.
3Select an option:
• Select Search Near You to find a course near your
current location.
• Select Spell City to find a course in a specific city.
• Select Spell Course to find a course by name.
4Select a tee box for each player.
5Take a shot.
The device displays your shot distance, where you are on the
course, and how far you have left to get on the green.
Virtual Round Hole View
The device shows the current hole you are virtually playing.
Displays the current hole number.
Displays the distance to the middle of the green.
Displays the par for the current hole.
Displays the current location and last shot distance for player 2.
Displays the current location and last shot distance for player 1.
Displays a map of the hole.
Displays a menu of virtual round settings, such as disabling audible
tones, and allows you to end the round when selected.
Virtual Round Scoring
During a virtual round, the device calculates your score using a
method similar to stroke play. Each shot you take counts as one
stroke. Hitting the ball into the water adds a penalty stroke.
Because there is no putting in a virtual round, additional strokes
are added based on how accurate you are with your approach
shot. You can receive 0 to 3 additional strokes depending on
how close your approach shot is to the tee.
Playing a Virtual Tournament
Before you can participate in a virtual tournament, you must
connect to the Garmin Golf app (Pairing Your Smartphone,
page 1). Before your standings can be posted on the virtual
tournament leaderboard, you must set your privacy setting in the
app to share your scorecard.
You can compete in a virtual tournament against other golfers
around the world on different courses each week. You can play
in each weekly tournament as many times as you want. All
scores will be posted on the leaderboard.
1From the home screen, select Virtual Round > Tournament.
The course selected for the weekly tournament by the
Garmin Golf app loads.
2Take a shot.
The device displays your shot distance, where you are on the
course, and the distance you have left to get on the green.
Finding Courses
You can use the device to locate a golf course that is nearby or
in a specific city. You can also locate a golf course by name.
1Select > Preview.
2Select an option:
• Select Search Near You to find courses closest to your
current location.
• Select Spell City to find courses in a specific city.
• Select Spell Course to find a course by name.
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