Customer reviews from Garmin
Garmin - Approach R50 Premium Golf Launch Monitor and Simulator - Black
Average customer rating
4.3
(119 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 119 reviews
5 Stars
69
4 Stars
33
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
5
1 Star
6
Customer Reviews for Garmin - Approach R50 Premium Golf Launch Monitor and Simulator - Black
Customer Rating
5
An Upgrade Over the Original SkyTrak
on November 28, 2025
Posted by: Str8fromthehip
I purchased the Approach R50 as I wanted to upgrade from the SkyTrak I’d had for about 8 years. After about a month of use, I can safely say the Approach R50 suits my needs to a tee. Versus the SkyTrak, I hardly ever get a misread (even when putting) and the yardages and data seem more accurate and consistent. The available club and ball data are extensive. Response time is immediate.
Home Tee Hero is an excellent simulator for me as I love playing courses I’m familiar with. My only minor critique to Home Tee Hero is the lack of accuracy in the course surroundings. For example, cacti are in play on a number of Coachella Valley courses while in fact there are no cacti there, and at my home course, trees are depicted where homes/OB areas exist. I’m also hopeful courses are added. Maybe 20% to 30% of the courses I regularly play are not available. But these are nitpicks. I am thoroughly enjoying the Approach R50.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Fantastic device
on November 22, 2025
Posted by: Dmills
Don't waste money on lower cost alternatives. The number of courses, portability and display make his worth every penny
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Garmin continued excellence
on October 26, 2025
Posted by: Big Way
As a golf pro and surfer Garmin has been instrumental to my success. Their technology is unparalleled and user interface is excellent. They do the hard work that makes my work and play easier and safer. Thank you Garmin.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Wonderful Tool
on October 25, 2025
Posted by: Andy0525
It’s everything I hoped it would be, easy setup, great battery life and once you play around with it you’ll love all the features it has to offer
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
R50
on October 23, 2025
Posted by: Big John Big Back Golf
This system is awsome, love it, great graphics, great putting, it dose everything i need it to do, thank you again , Big John Big Back Golf
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
So Far, So Good!
on October 8, 2025
Posted by: JayC
I've had my Approach R50 for about a month, and I have been using it nearly every day. The ease of use is remarkable - one afternoon I found my 12 year old son was in there hitting balls and had no problem getting it up and running by himself. I also absolutely love the HomeTown Hero feature. I've been playing not only local courses, but Pebble Beach, Augusta, and St. Andrews. I was a little surprised that club distances didn't seem to match what I *thought* I typically hit my clubs, but after reading about 'Indoor Swing Syndrome', and using it more, I feel like the accuracy is pretty good. Another really cool feature is the automatic synching of the Garmin Golf app to the session data. So far, I couldn't be happier with the purchase. I plan to connect to the E6 Apex software at some point in the future, but for now, HTH has been a lot of fun.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Amazing!
on October 6, 2025
Posted by: Bradcjbasso
I bought the Garmin r50 for my garage home simulator and the thing works amazing. No need for internet connection. No need for a PC to run. You can turn it on and be playing on a golf course within 3 minutes. Well worth the money
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
as advertised
on October 2, 2025
Posted by: prob
we had this installed 2 weeks ago and it has been busy ever since-works as advertised-accurate and fun for all ages
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin