Garmin Approach® G30

Got golf game? Help it with a handheld

Garmin's Approach G30 golf handheld GPS device might not convince me to start wearing plaid pants and pondering the standard bore of a club shaft, but it could help you shave a few strokes off your handicap. It sports a beautiful full-color 2.3" touchscreen which puts all the information you need right at your fingertips. You get accurate course shapes and layouts, plus the ability to map pin locations with your fingertip. It'll also help you track your stats and keep you abreast of incoming texts and emails. And with over 40,000 preloaded international courses at your disposal, you can take Garmin's expert guidance with you just about anywhere.

Compact but powerful

The handheld's built-in GPS receiver finds you automatically and stays dialed in to your location. And you can take this Garmin near water hazards without fear as it's waterproof up to one meter. When you're hitting nothing but double bogeys, you don't want your device to run out of steam before you do. The Approach G30's built-in rechargeable battery offers up to 15 hours of power out on the links. It includes an odometer to count your steps and a round timer.

Designed to help

The Green View display shows you the true shape and layout of the green, even if you're behind it. You can manually reposition the pin to today's location to enhance your shot's accuracy. One glance offers you a wealth of information with clear, easy-to-read numbering. Touch-targeting on the display gives you the distance to any point, and the Approach will even save locations for you.

Big Numbers Mode

Nobody wants to squint to see how far it is to the next hole, so Garmin added Big Numbers Mode to the Approach G30. It'll show you distances to the front, middle, and back of the green in large, easy-to-see type.

Smart Notification for smartphone users

If you're worried about missing important texts, calls, alerts, and emails on the course, you can pair the Approach G30 with most recent iPhone® models and select Android™ models through Bluetooth® low energy, then receive notifications directly on the device's face, so you can safely leave your phone in your bag.

Garmin Connect

Garmin Connect is where your golf game lives online. Set up a free account and use it to track your stats and get in-depth analysis using the device's data. You can share your stats and results with other users locally and around the world. Add the Garmin Connect app to your smartphone, and it'll enable automatic course updates for your favorite spots to the Approach G30 when the devices are paired.

Manage your stats and scoring

Want to analyze your game for future improvement? The Approach G30 lets you track your putts per round, greens and fairways hit, and average distance of your strokes. It also offers digital scorecard options for individual players, including Stroke Play and Stableford. It even gives you options for handicap scoring for individual players. You can save, review, and print scorecards from your computer. 

Ready to go without a complicated setup

Garmin's extensive course database comes already loaded on the Approach G30, so you won't need any subscriptions or additional downloads to enjoy it. Simply charge it up, throw on your argyle sweater vest, and you're ready to go. You can obtain new course update downloads directly from Garmin's website.

Compatible with Garmin TruSwing™

The Approach G30 works with Garmin's TruSwing sensor to provide detailed metrics that'll help you make your swing consistent and accurate. You'll get feedback on crucial components of your movements to keep you on target, including 3-D animations when using the Garmin Connect online platform.