{"id":3622641,"date":"2021-07-13T10:02:01","date_gmt":"2021-07-13T10:02:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.golfspan.com\/?p=3622641"},"modified":"2021-07-13T10:02:01","modified_gmt":"2021-07-13T10:02:01","slug":"gear-accessories-garmin-approach-g6-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.golfspan.com\/gear\/accessories\/garmin-approach-g6-review","title":{"rendered":"Garmin Approach G6 Review – Is This The GPS Device For You?"},"content":{"rendered":"
Garmin are renowned for their GPS devices ranging from wearable golf GPS watches such as the Approach S2, S3, and S6 that was later replaced by the S42 and S62.<\/p>\n
Some of the devices contain larger screens for ease of use around the course. This includes devices such as the Garmin approach G6.<\/p>\n
The color touchscreen that you have become accustomed to in previous versions of the Garmin handheld GPS devices is retained on the Garmin approach G6.<\/p>\n
In comparison with a GPS watch, the handheld device provides ample opportunity to look at more detail on the 2.6-inch color touchscreen. Zooming in on landing areas works well and provides detail on hazards and danger areas.<\/p>\n
The Garmin Approach G6 comes standard with:<\/p>\n
The sleek, compact, and lightweight handheld GPS device from Garmin measures 3.7 inches long, 0.8 inches wide, and 2.1 inches wide weighing in at a mere 3.4 ounces. The compact size makes it easy to fit in your pocket and store in your golf bag.<\/p>\n
G6 introduces a sleek, slim design for better playability. Still featuring a glove-friendly, colorful touchscreen, Approach G6 adds 2 buttons for instant access to Plus, it\u2019s waterproof and tough enough to take the rigors of the game.<\/p>\n
The color LCD touch screen is 1.4 inches wide and 2.2 long offering a 2.6 inches display.<\/p>\n
No need to take your glove off to operate the device.<\/p>\n
Easy-to-use buttons supplement the easy navigation process of the LCD touch screen. You can navigate between Green View, Shot Measure, and Digital Scorecard by using the buttons.<\/p>\n
Although the G6 comes standard with 37,000 preloaded golf courses, Garmin\u2019s database of available global golf courses is available to synchronize to your GPS handheld device at no extra cost.<\/p>\n
Finding distances to layup to is made simple by using colored layup arcs that provide context on the high level of course image detail and hole\u2019s layout.<\/p>\n
In addition to the layup arcs, you can touch any point on the map and the Garmin Approach G6 will show the distance to that point, and the distance from that point to the middle of the green.<\/p>\n
The Approach G6 is designed to make your life easier by tracking your scores, auto-hole-advance, average distances for your various clubs.<\/p>\n
Keeping track of statistics and scores is a breeze with the Approach G6. You can track scores for multiple golfers, stroke plays, or match play scoring, The design offers a simple-to-use scorecard with multiple scoring options, statistics, and club distance averages.<\/p>\n
An area of the design that can be improved is the visibility of the mapped targets as the distance readings may be blocked by your finger when trying to tap a point on the touchscreen.<\/p>\n
An additional feature that will make the design more desirable would be the ability to download and track your scores to your computer.<\/p>\n