Garmin

Approach R50

Name: Approach R50
Brand: Garmin
SKU: 010-02542-00
Price: 4499.99 USD

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Garmin Approach R50 Launch Monitor & Golf Simulator The newest golf launch monitor from Garmin, the Approach R50! This new launch monitor revolutionizes the game of indoor golf by having an on unit display that shows golf simulation software directly on the unit! No need for a PC or iPad to play you favorite courses! Showing golf simulation software isn't the only thing the display can do - all your ball and club data points appear on the screen, video playback of club and ball impact, and it is touchscreen!

Where to Buy

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Prices last verified 9/15/2026

Verified Research

CameraClub data: MeasuredSpin: Measured

THE MSS VERDICT

“All-in-one home-sim choice: built-in display, measured spin, ready to play GSPro/E6 with PC.”

HARDWARE (BEST PRICE)

$4,500

SOFTWARE

$100/yr required

2 plans available

TOTAL 5-YEAR COST

$5,000

hardware + required software

● Garmin Golf Membership (monthly): $120/yr (required)

● Garmin Golf Membership (annual): $100/yr (required)

Why people buy

✓ Built-in 10-inch simulator—no PC needed

✓ Measures spin optically with any ball

✓ 15+ ball and club metrics on display

Trade-offs

• Club angle-of-attack less reliable than ball data

• Annual $99.99 subscription required for sim

• Room dimensions not officially published

● Ball tracking

Ball SpeedMeasured

Launch AngleMeasured

Launch DirectionMeasured

Spin RateMeasured

Spin AxisMeasured

● Club tracking

Club SpeedMeasured

Club PathMeasured

Face AngleMeasured

Attack AngleMeasured

From the verified MSS launch-monitor study: measured = read directly by the sensor; calculated = algorithm-derived.

PLACEMENT

Side

~10 ft room depth

ENVIRONMENT

Both

indoor + outdoor

BALL REQUIREMENT

Any standard ball; clubface stickers required for club data.

3RD-PARTY SIM

Supported

Native Home Tee Hero on device. Also GSPro, E6 Connect, TGC/2K via PC.

The fine print

$99.99/year subscription required for Home Tee Hero simulator. Street price $4,499.99 is promo ($500 off MSRP); standing price $4,999.99. Home Tee Hero simulator and 43,000+ courses require annual $99.99 Garmin Golf membership; outdoor data free.

Specifications

Value

Best For

Golfers wanting more features than budget monitors with plug-and-play simplicity

Key Tradeoffs

All-in-one convenience with good accuracy, but requires subscription for full course simulation…

Core Tech

Camera

Technology

Camera

Ball Data

Ball speed, launch angle, spin rate, carry distance, total distance

Club Data

Club speed, smash factor

Putting

PracticeHone every part of your game

Display

10-inch color touchscreen with HDMI output port

Sensor Technology

3 High Speed Cameras

Sim Ready

Works with GSPro, E6 Connect, and built-in Garmin Golf simulation software

Software

Built-in golf simulation software with access to 43,000+ virtual courses via Garmin Golf App

Subscription

$99 per year for on-unit software and course access

Special Balls

No — works with any golf ball

Form Factor

Compact unit with 10-inch touchscreen display

Width In

16.5

Height In

10.6

Depth In

7.5

Placement

Near ball

Indoor Outdoor

Indoor + outdoor

Portable

Yes

Mounting

Sits next to golf ball

Grade

Prosumer

Device Reqs

ONBOARD display primarily — a built-in 10" color touchscreen that runs all software standalone (no PC required). ALSO works with a mobile app and with PC sim software. So effectively all three: onboard, mobile, and PC. · USB-C + Bluetooth…

Manuals & Setup

User Manual Setup / Install Guide

Running in Real Sims

Real builds published by members of the community, with this exact product in the parts list. Tap one to walk through the whole room.