Customer reviews from Garmin
Garmin - Approach R50 Premium Golf Launch Monitor and Simulator - Black
Average customer rating
4.3
(125 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 125 reviews
5 Stars
73
4 Stars
33
3 Stars
8
2 Stars
5
1 Star
6
Customer Reviews for Garmin - Approach R50 Premium Golf Launch Monitor and Simulator - Black
Customer Rating
5
The BEST for a reason
on December 27, 2025
Posted by: KPCharlie9216
After doing a lot of research and after already having a Garmin R10, I bought a sim kit with the R50. I LOVE how easy it is to use and the fact that it doesn't require a separate PC like most of the other competitors. The user interface is so intuitive! I also find the accuracy to be very, very good. Home Tee Hero - the course software that comes with the unit - is very well done and there are a TON of courses to choose from. Finally, I like that Garmin can provide additional updates / tweaks in the future. I can heartily recommend the R50 if you are looking for new launch monitor.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Forrrrrrrrrr
on December 26, 2025
Posted by: Mike 15n
Just got it up an running today.Looks like it going to be very good
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Tech Marvel
on December 20, 2025
Posted by: DIY Guy Sim
Incredibly pleased with the ease of setup, range of data and the course subscription. This unit has everything all on a plug and play machine with an LCD screen that doesn’t sacrifice anything for its user friendly setup. The carry bag is a great touch and completely first class. Truly astonishing.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Course graphics and play
on December 17, 2025
Posted by: Lmora828
I previously owned the Garmin r10 and recently just upgraded to the Garmin r50. Huge difference in the graphics. With 42,000 courses to play it’s a no brainer. The graphics are a big upgrade from the Garmin r10. The accuracy on the r50 is a lot more accurate compared to the r10 a well. What I really like most about it is that I don’t need to buy a gaming computer, everything is built into the r50. it’s just plug and play.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
I ordered this with very high expectations
on December 12, 2025
Posted by: Mike from Iowa
1). The Harmon built in interface is awesome. In my opinion this makes the price extremely reasonable, since I don’t need a separate p.c.
2).
The first few times I used the r50,
I thought it was broken. Every shot went short and left.
I realized several things:
A. The r50 alignment was a tad off
B. My swing (path and face) were off
C. I was hitting each shot a touch fat
2).
The first few times I used the r50,
I thought it was broken. Every shot went short and left.
I realized several things:
A. The r50 alignment was a tad off
B. My swing (path and face) were off
C. I was hitting each shot a touch fat
The r50 is brutally honest when it comes to ball striking, and it’s just what I needed!!!!
Overall this thing is awesome, and I don’t get fleeced by filghtscope, and E6 connect any longer!!!
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
4
Love it so far!
on December 10, 2025
Posted by: anterozeca
Works great. Love all the courses. Need better putting and better graphics.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
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