| Introduced to the Market in 2009 the Garmin | | | | Get on the Green: |
| Approach G5 is a touchscreen handheld GPS | | | | The "Green View" feature helps golfers to zero in |
| device designed to enable all levels of golfers | | | | on the pin, simply tapping the flag on the screen |
| determine precise distances to key course | | | | will cause the device to zoom in on the on the |
| features on a golf course from their immediate | | | | green you can then drag the flag to position it |
| position. This serves to eliminate a lot of the | | | | where you see it, this gives you more accurate |
| guesswork required in selecting appropriate clubs, | | | | yardage. |
| knowing precise distances means that the golfer | | | | Digital Scorecard |
| will be able to make an informed choice on which | | | | The digital scorecard feature will enable you to |
| club to select for a particular shot and is a key | | | | save and keep the scores of up to four players, |
| factor in improving a golfer's score. | | | | you can then save and review these scores on |
| This GPS system has a sleek design and is very | | | | your computer later, this is great for golfers who |
| portable and light (6.8 ounces), it features a 3 inch | | | | like to keep track of their progress. |
| touchscreen colour display (readable in bright | | | | No Charges for Golf Course Maps and Updates: |
| sunlight), is tough and has IPX7 waterproof rating | | | | Unlike other Manufacturers Garmin does not |
| - which simply means that it can withstand an | | | | charge for the Golf Course maps and updates |
| accidental immersion in one meter of water for | | | | which is quite amazing considering that the device |
| up to 30 mins. It uses 2AA batteries which can | | | | ships with more than 10,000 preloaded U.S. Golf |
| last for up to 15 hours (if used with NiMH or | | | | course maps, including fairways, hazards, and |
| Lithium batteries). As with all Garmin products the | | | | greens.Users have lifetime free access to all Golf |
| Garmin Approach G5 is built with a highly sensitive | | | | Course updates available on Garmin's website and |
| GPS receiver for accurate readings. It has an | | | | can visit the site to download the most recent |
| easy-to-use touchscreen and menu system. | | | | updates or to check if their local course is among |
| Some unique features of this device are: | | | | those already available. |
| Touch Your Target: | | | | |
| This device will precisely measure the distance | | | | Preview a Golf Course: |
| from your present position to any spot on the | | | | You can search for Golf Courses by |
| Golf course be it the fairway, hazard, landing area, | | | | proximity,City, or by Course name and preview |
| front middle and back of the green, simply touch | | | | every hole to give you a feeling of the course |
| that spot on the display and it will display the | | | | before actually going to play there. |
| precise distance. | | | | |