Introducing the Approach G82, the ultimate warmup tool with Garmin's largest golf handheld display and new putting metrics

Rhea-AI Summary

Garmin (NYSE: GRMN) introduced the Approach G82 on January 20, 2026 — a portable launch monitor and GPS handheld with a 5-inch high-resolution touchscreen, more than 43,000 preloaded courses, and new putting metrics for stroke length, tempo, club and ball speed. The device offers built-in radar metrics (ball speed, club speed, smash factor, tempo), up to 25 hours battery in GPS mode and 8 hours in radar mode, IPX7 water rating, and a suggested retail price of $599.99. Additional features include virtual caddie, bag mapping, Range Relay support, and optional Garmin Golf membership aerial imagery and green contour data.

Positive

• Largest golf handheld display: 5-inch touchscreen
• Introduces handheld putting metrics (stroke length, tempo, speed)
• Built-in launch monitor with core radar metrics
• Long battery life: 25 hours GPS mode
• Preloaded access to 43,000 courses

Negative

• Device not authorized for sale until FCC authorization is obtained
• Radar mode battery limited to 8 hours
• Key features require paid Garmin Golf membership for aerial imagery
• Automatic tracking and laser-range accuracy require additional accessories sold separately

Key Figures

Current price: $211.80 52-week range: $169.2601–$261.69 200-day MA: $215.40 +5 more

8 metrics

Current price $211.80 Pre-news trading level for GRMN

52-week range $169.2601–$261.69 Price range over last 52 weeks

200-day MA $215.40 Technical reference level before this news

Display size 5-inch Approach G82 color touchscreen size

Preloaded courses 43,000+ Number of golf courses on Approach G82

Battery life GPS mode 25 hours Approach G82 battery life in GPS mode

Battery life radar mode 8 hours Approach G82 battery life in radar mode

Retail price $599.99 Suggested retail price for Approach G82

Market Reality Check

Price: $200.73 Vol: Volume 775,387 vs 20-day ...

normal vol

$200.73 Last Close

Volume Volume 775,387 vs 20-day average 883,709 (relative volume 0.88), indicating subdued trading ahead of this news. normal

Technical Price 211.8 is trading below the 200-day MA at 215.4, suggesting a weaker longer-term posture before the launch.

Peers on Argus

GRMN was down 0.38% with mixed peer moves: TRMB down 5.82%, COHR down 3.03%, whi...

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GRMN was down 0.38% with mixed peer moves: TRMB down 5.82%, COHR down 3.03%, while TDY and FTV were modestly positive. Momentum data flagged only MKSI moving down, supporting a stock-specific, not sector-wide, context.

Common Catalyst Within the instruments industry, there was another product-focused headline from peer FTV, suggesting a shared backdrop of new device launches, though price reactions were not uniformly aligned.

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Jan 14 (Neutral)

Pattern 5 events

Date	Event	Sentiment	Move	Catalyst
Jan 14	Earnings call schedule	Neutral	-1.1%	Announced timing and access details for Q4 2025 earnings call.
Jan 13	Product launch	Positive	+1.1%	Introduced quatix 8 Pro nautical smartwatch with offshore connectivity features.
Jan 06	AI platform unveil	Positive	+2.7%	Debuted Unified Cabin 2026 with AI/LLM-based in-vehicle virtual assistant.
Jan 06	Tech collaboration	Positive	+2.7%	Showcased Meta Neural Band gesture control integrated with Unified Cabin system.
Jan 06	Partnership platform	Positive	+2.7%	Expanded Qualcomm collaboration to deliver Nexus automotive-grade compute platform.

Pattern Detected

Recent product and technology announcements (AI cabin platform, Meta collaboration, Qualcomm Nexus platform, nautical smartwatch) all coincided with positive one-day moves, hinting that markets have typically reacted favorably to innovation-driven news for GRMN.

Recent Company History

Over the past weeks, Garmin has highlighted several innovation milestones. On Jan 6, 2026, it unveiled the Unified Cabin 2026 platform and announced collaborations with Meta and Qualcomm, with each item linked to +2.74% price reactions. A premium nautical smartwatch launch on Jan 13, 2026 saw a +1.14% move. In contrast, scheduling the Q4 2025 earnings call on Jan 14, 2026 preceded a -1.12% reaction. Today’s golf product launch fits the pattern of frequent device introductions across verticals.

Market Pulse Summary

This announcement expands Garmin’s golf portfolio with the Approach G82, combining a 5-inch touchscr...

Analysis

This announcement expands Garmin’s golf portfolio with the Approach G82, combining a 5-inch touchscreen, integrated launch monitor, and putting metrics across 43,000+ preloaded courses at a $599.99 price point. Recent news has emphasized new platforms and devices in other verticals, so this fits a broader product-introduction trend. Investors may track adoption of premium golf hardware, how it complements existing Garmin Golf subscriptions, and how overall product momentum interacts with the current position below the 200-day moving average.

Key Terms

GPS handheld, virtual caddie, IPX7, Federal Communications Commission

4 terms

GPS handheld technical

"the portable launch monitor and premium GPS handheld helps players dial in"

A GPS handheld is a portable device that uses satellite signals to determine precise location, direction and often speed, similar to a digital compass and map combined in your hand. Investors care because these devices represent a hardware segment tied to markets for outdoor recreation, logistics and field services; sales trends, component costs and adoption can affect manufacturers’ revenue and supply-chain exposure, much like reading a barometer for consumer demand.

virtual caddie technical

"doubles as an intuitive virtual caddie on the course and debuts putting metrics"

A virtual caddie is a software assistant that helps investors make decisions by collecting data, suggesting strategies, flagging risks, and projecting outcomes—much like a golf caddie advises on club choice and course strategy. It matters because it can speed research, surface useful insights you might miss, and standardize decision-making, but its value depends on the quality of its data and algorithms, so investors should treat its suggestions as input, not final answers.

IPX7 technical

"Approach G82 is built with an IPX7 water rating, allowing golfers to play rain"

IPX7 is a standardized water-resistance rating that means a device can survive immersion in up to about one meter of water for 30 minutes without failing. For investors, this signal matters because it affects a product’s durability, customer satisfaction and return rates—similar to a phone surviving a drop in a sink—so it can influence sales, warranty costs and a company’s competitive appeal in consumer markets.

Federal Communications Commission regulatory

"authorized as required by the rules of the Federal Communications Commission."

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is an independent U.S. government agency that oversees and sets rules for radio, television, satellite, cable and wireless communications across the country. Investors care because the FCC issues licenses, allocates spectrum and enforces rules that can create or limit market access, affect costs, and shape revenue opportunities for telecom, media and technology companies—think of it as the referee and traffic controller for the airwaves and networks companies use.

AI-generated analysis. Not financial advice.

Bigger and better than ever with a 5-inch color touchscreen, the portable launch monitor and premium GPS handheld helps players dial in their game on the range, putting green and course

OLATHE, Kan., Jan. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Garmin (NYSE: GRMN) today revealed the Approach^® G82 — launch monitor and top-notch GPS handheld — the seamless golf tool with expanded radar metrics that help golfers dial in their swing and introduces putting metrics to help them improve their consistency on the green. After teeing off, players can easily view detailed information on the 5-inch, high-resolution touchscreen that brings more than 43,000 preloaded courses to life. With an active Garmin Golf^™ membership, users can see even more course details with aerial imagery, giving them a photographic view of their next shot.

"We're thrilled to introduce the Approach G82, with our largest golf handheld display making it easier than ever to see your metrics and the lay of the land. It's the ultimate pre-round warmup tool that doubles as an intuitive virtual caddie on the course and debuts putting metrics, allowing players to work on their entire game." —Susan Lyman, Garmin Vice President Consumer Sales & Marketing

Practice makes perfect

Whether hitting the driving range or practice green, the Approach G82 includes several features to help golfers prepare for their next round:

• Built-in launch monitor: Utilize essential radar metrics – including ball speed, club speed, smash factor and tempo – to make swing adjustments at the driving range.
• Putting metrics: Improve putting consistency with the only handheld that offers putting metrics, including stroke length, tempo, club and ball speed and more.
• Bag mapping: Evaluate each club at the driving range and record how far they typically play. Data integrates with the virtual caddie feature to help golfers make informed decisions when they get to the course.
• Target practice: Set target carry or total distances and try to place as many shots as possible within the ideal range.
• Tempo training: Improve contact consistency by working on the ideal backswing and downswing times for every shot.
• Club speed training: Measure club speed without needing to hit a ball and can be used with swing speed training aids.

Elevate the game

The Approach G82 is also designed to give golfers an edge with on-the-course information to help them make informed decisions during the round. To maximize the benefits, players can utilize it in conjunction with other Garmin golf products.

• Virtual caddie: Receive club recommendations using swing data recorded from bag mapping sessions as well as wind¹, elevation and hazard locations.
• Enhanced PlaysLike distance: Know how far each shot is playing with yardage adjusted for elevation and environmental conditions¹.
• Member benefits: With a Garmin Golf Membership, players can receive aerial imagery to help them see photographic images for each hole as well as green contour data, allowing them to see the slope direction of the green.
• Automatic shot detection: Pair with Approach^® CT10 club tracking sensors (sold separately) for automatic game tracking and uploads to the Garmin Golf app.
• Range Relay: Get more precise distances to the flag when the handheld is synced with a compatible Garmin laser rangefinder (sold separately).
• Connected features: Receive wind speed and direction, along with automatic course updates and the Find My Garmin feature when connected to the Garmin Golf app on a compatible smartphone.
• Magnetic mounting: Easily secure the GPS handheld to a cart with the built-in magnet or to a golf bag with the included clip.

Designed with all types of weather in mind, the Approach G82 is built with an IPX7 water rating, allowing golfers to play rain or shine worry free. Users can also get up to 25 hours of battery life in GPS mode and up to eight hours in radar mode.

Approach G82 has a suggested retail price of $599.99. See the Approach G82 and more during the PGA Show in Orlando, Fla., at the Garmin booth, #1501. To learn more about Garmin's full lineup of golf products, visit garmin.com/golf.

Engineered on the inside for life on the outside, Garmin outdoor recreation products have revolutionized life for adventurers, athletes, and outdoor enthusiasts everywhere. Committed to developing products that enhance experiences and enrich lives, Garmin believes every day is an opportunity to innovate and a chance to beat yesterday. Visit the Garmin Newsroom, email our media team, connect with @garmin on social, or follow our blog.

¹Must be paired with the Garmin Golf app on a compatible smartphone.

This device has not been authorized as required by the rules of the Federal Communications Commission. This device is not, and may not be, offered for sale or lease, or sold or leased, until authorization is obtained.

About Garmin: Garmin Ltd. (NYSE: GRMN) is incorporated in Switzerland, and its principal subsidiaries are located in the United States, Taiwan and the United Kingdom. Garmin and Approach are registered trademarks and Garmin Golf is a trademark of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries. All other brands, product names, company names, trademarks and service marks are the properties of their respective owners. All rights reserved.

Notice on Forward-Looking Statements:
This release includes forward-looking statements regarding Garmin Ltd. and its business. Such statements are based on management's current expectations. The forward-looking events and circumstances discussed in this release may not occur and actual results could differ materially as a result of known and unknown risk factors and uncertainties affecting Garmin, including, but not limited to, the risk factors listed in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 28, 2024, filed by Garmin with the Securities and Exchange Commission (Commission file number 0-31983), and the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 27, 2025 filed by Garmin with the Securities and Exchange Commission (Commission file number 001-41118). Copies of such Form 10-K and Form 10-Q are available at https://www.garmin.com/en-US/investors/sec/. No forward-looking statement can be guaranteed. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made and Garmin undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

Media Contacts:
Mike Cummings & Connor Hoffman / 913-397-8200 / media.relations@garmin.com

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SOURCE Garmin International, Inc.

FAQ

When did Garmin announce the Approach G82 (GRMN)?

Garmin announced the Approach G82 on January 20, 2026.

How much does the Garmin Approach G82 (GRMN) cost?

The suggested retail price is $599.99.

What battery life can golfers expect from the Approach G82 (GRMN)?

Up to 25 hours in GPS mode and up to 8 hours in radar mode.

What new putting metrics does the Approach G82 (GRMN) provide?

It provides putting metrics including stroke length, tempo, club and ball speed.

Is the Approach G82 (GRMN) ready to buy and use now?

The device is announced for sale but is not authorized for sale or lease until FCC authorization is obtained.

Do I need other Garmin products or subscriptions to use all features of the Approach G82 (GRMN)?

Some features require the Garmin Golf app, a paid Garmin Golf membership for aerial imagery, or optional accessories like CT10 sensors or compatible laser rangefinders.