Golf Business News – Garmin has released the Approach R50 launch monitor

Garmin has announced a new launch The way R50, a A premium launch monitor and golf simulator that allows golfers to putt together 365 days a year from their home setup or driving range.

The Approach R50 has a built-in 10-inch display, color touch screen and more than 43,000 preloaded golf courses from around the world with an enhanced version of Home Tee Hero.

Using three different cameras, the launch monitor can track more than 15 ball and club metrics, including measured weight and spin axis. It can also provide precise analysis of every club – from driver to putter – and deliver high-speed video so players can review close contact with each shot.

Dan Bartel, Vice President of Global Consumer Sales, Garmin, said: “Using our most advanced technology with a sophisticated three-camera system, our Approach R50 can provide golfers of all levels with the advanced metrics and statistics they need to improve their skills. the game. Whether you want to see some shoot metrics, see how and where the ball is coming from your club, or want to play a round on a rainy day, we have the game for you.”

Get a tee time anytime
With the advanced Home Tee Hero simulator, golfers can play virtual rounds with up to four players and participate in weekly tournaments with scores posted on a global leaderboard, all visible on the Approach R50 display.
For the best simulator experience, the Approach R50 can be easily connected to a monitor or projector, allowing users to turn their garage or basement into their favorite virtual course. Players can simply mirror their Approach R50 to a projector or external monitor – or customize the setup to their needs.
For example, golfers can get live rounds focused with Home Tee Hero on a projected projector and can choose to see their launch monitor data or touch videos on the Approach R50 display. Or for golfers looking to simplify their setup, the portable Approach R50 can serve as a stand-alone simulator.

Raise your game
Golfers looking to improve between rounds or during the off-season can use the Approach R50’s training mode feature, which records times and saves statistics for each club, allowing players to see and understand improvement over time.
High-speed videos provide immediate visual feedback on each shot, so anyone, from beginner level to club champion, can analyze their swing and work on correcting weaknesses in their game.
Whether indoors or out, the Approach R50 can help golfers improve their game all year round. The device provides statistical tracking of each club in the bag, as well as 15 advanced measurements to help users dial in their swing, including ball speed, launch angle and faceoff.
With advanced, high-speed cameras, every ball movement is captured from frame to frame allowing the Approach R50 to measure all aspects of the ball’s launch parameters, including spin rate and spin axis.

Bring dream lessons home
Using the Home Tee Hero, golfers can integrate it into their favorite courses from around the world. The simulator allows up to four players to play on any of the 43,000 golf courses, giving users the opportunity to play full rounds in the comfort of their own home setup.
Home Tee Warrior has updated its course maps for the Approach R50, providing more detail and a more realistic playing experience. Whether users want to play realistic rounds on their home links, practice before an upcoming tour or try bucket list courses, golfers can play the best in the world without paying for airfare, lodging and green fees.
With built-in Wi-Fi connection, players can also use their favorite third-party emulators wherever a connection is available. Along with Home Tee Hero, golfers can also play rounds on top third-party ratings GSPro, E6 Connect/Apex (coming soon) and Awesome Golf all compatible with the Approach R50.

Take your game anywhere
In addition to providing complete and accurate metrics, the Approach R50 gives users the ability to play almost anywhere with enough space. The premium presentation monitor is easy to set up, features up to 4 hours of battery life and includes a portable carrying case.

Available now, the Approach R50 launch monitor has an SRP of £4,299.99.

To learn more, visit garmin.com/golf.