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What Customers Are Saying
The GPS device offers reliable yardage information and features that help golfers improve their game. Users praise its ease of use, accuracy, and long battery life. However, some report issues with the scoring feature, menu navigation, and charging/display functionality. Overall, it provides good value as a helpful tool for most golfers, though a few have encountered frustrations with its operation.
Customer review summary generated by AI, including incentivized reviews.Needs Feature fix
I previously used the Garmin G10 approach. The G12 has a larger face +. The course load is quick and easy to use +. There is one negative feature that the G10 had that the G12 does not and it is annoying. I use the measure distance feature a lot and when switching back and forth, the features always go to the top of the list instead of remembering the last request. That means I have to use 2 hands and arrow down twice to get to the measure distance feature EACH TIME.
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Nice addition to my golf bag
I have used this about three times. The accuracy has been very good. I have tested it against our gps system on our carts. The only thing is I have trouble locating and adding the information for pin placement. I am glad I purchased it.
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Perfect size and top upgrade s
I love the upgrade from the approach 10 that I send in to you.also thanks for helping me out on the price for being a repeat customer.
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Just what I needed
I have used the Approach G12 for five rounds now and I have found it to be reliable. It is obviously not going to give you the distance to the pin, but considering that I just want to hit the ball to certain places on the green, it is perfect. I have found that I actually play better with the yardages (front, middle, and back of the green) it provides than I do with the exact distance to the pin.
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I love it easy to use plus haven't had one problem with it
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Great size
Had one before but left it at course and it was never turned in. Replaced it with the same model. Nice compact size with nice sized face
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Approach G12
I have had the G12 for one month now. Played at least 5 times with 2 friends that have Bushnellrange finders. The G12 is as accurate as their's. The reason I bought the Garmin was because the 3 Bushnells I had before did not last more than one season. I was unable to charge them The price was the same, but size was smaller than the Bushnell's. I carry it in my pocket so that works fine for me
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Great Gizmo.
Love my Garmin Approach 12. It gives me the distance to the front, middle and back of the green. It doesn’t help my shots much, but it’s great to know the distance that I am supposed to hit the ball.
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Easy to use real happy
It took about 10 minutes to go through the set up process and it was up and running. Have only used it 2 times but it is accurate, easy to read. It took 3 minutes for it to down load the course and start the round. Great so far for the value.
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Simple
Easy to use, no frills, doesn’t get in the way of my brain
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Have not been able to use in winter
See title for review waiting for spring to utilize garmin
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GREAT FEATURES
I am very pleased with the additional features. I did not realize with the app that more was available. The graphics are superb with colors that are vibrant.
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Front middle back
I like the fact that it gives you front middle and back yardages
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Very easy to use
I had a Garmin s10 watch and enjoyed it so upgraded and love it so easy to use.
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Accuracy Concerns
I have 2 Approach G12s (mine and my wife's) and an Approach G30. All 3 record different distances from the same location. My wife's G12 is about 5 yards longer than the Approach G30 which is about 5 yards longer than my G12. For us casual golfers this is not a big deal. For somebody with more dialed in yardages on their clubs it will make a difference.
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Must have
Easy to use and accurate. Battery is worth several full rounds of golf
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Quality
Only played 4 rounds so far but this is quality built item, easy to use and accurate with great features.
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Accurate device
I received this as a gift in July and have enjoyed using it ever since. It’s light weight and easy to access while playing. Ive found the distances to be very acccurste and the distances provide to hazards of each hole are very helpful.
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Keep it Simple!
All I really need are distances to front, center and back of green and the obstacles along the way. This baby gives me these with accuracy in an easy to read interface without the need of reading glasses!. No frills. No bells and whistles. And the best part, because there are no frills (ie. Amoled displays, touch screen features, etc.), the battery lasts forever. I literally just keep it in my bag. I'm on my 3rd round without charging. We'll see how far I can go
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Lovebit
I received the Garmin Approach as a birthday gift and have thoroughly enjoyed using it. I’ve found it to be very accurate and really like the hole by hole maps. I purchased the matching lanyard so this hangs from My belt loop and is easily assessible
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