Garmin APPROACH G80, Owner'S Manual

About Match Scoring

When you select the match scoring method (

Setting the Scoring 

Method

, page 3

), one point is awarded at each hole to the player 

who has the fewest strokes. At the end of a round, the player 

who won the most holes wins.

NOTE: 

Match scoring is available only for two players.

When you set the device to count strokes, the device 

determines the winner of each round. Otherwise, at the end of 

each hole, select the player who had the fewest strokes, or if the 

number of strokes was equal, select Halved.

About Skins Scoring

When you select the skins scoring method (

Setting the Scoring 

Method

, page 3

), players compete for a prize on each hole.

When you set the device to count strokes, the device 

determines the winner of each hole. Otherwise, at the end of 

each hole, select the player who had the fewest strokes. You 

can select multiple players if there is a tie for the win.

Enabling Handicap Scoring

1

Select   > 

Settings

 > 

Scoring

 > 

Scoring Handicap

.

2

Select 

On

.

Setting a Player Handicap

Before you can score using handicaps, you must enable 

handicap scoring (

Enabling Handicap Scoring

, page 4

).

1

While playing a game, select 

 > 

Scorecard

.

2

Select   for the player whose handicap you want to enter or 

change.

3

Select an option:
• To enter the number of strokes that will be subtracted from 

the player's total score, select 

Local Handicap

.

• To enter the player's handicap index and the course slope 

rating to calculate a course handicap for the player, select 

Index/Slope Method

.

About the Handicap Scorecard

You can view and change each player's name, score, and 

handicap during a round using the scorecard.

Displays the current hole number.

Displays the par for the current hole.

Displays the player name.
Changes the player name or player handicap when selected.
Displays the local handicap.
Displays the individual scorecard when selected.
Displays the current total score.
Displays the individual scorecard when selected.
Displays the actual strokes for the hole.
Allows you to enter the number of strokes for the hole when 
selected.
Displays the adjusted strokes for the hole.

Enabling Statistics Tracking

1

Select   > 

Settings

 > 

Scoring

 > 

Stat Tracking

.

2

Select 

On

.

History

You can use your paired smartphone to upload scorecards to 

the Garmin Golf app. You can use the app to view saved rounds 

and player statistics.

Ending a Round

1

Select 

 > 

End Round

.

2

Select an option:
• To view your statistics and round information, tap your 

score.

• To save the round, select 

Save

.

• To discard the round, select 

Discard

.

Radar Features

The device provides practice modes and games to test your 

skills and help you have fun on the driving range. These 

features use the internal device radar to take measurements 

that help you analyze your practice.

Warm Up

: Provides radar swing metrics, including estimated 

carry and roll, club head speed, ball speed, smash factor, 

and swing tempo.

Tempo Training

: Evaluates your backswing and downswing 

timing to help you achieve the ideal swing tempo.

Target Practice

: Lets one or two players earn points by hitting 

the ball toward distance targets.

Virtual Round

: Simulates playing a round of golf on any of the 

41,000 preloaded courses. You can compete against your 

personal best, compete against another player, or participate 

in a virtual tournament.

NOTE: 

You must connect to the Garmin Golf app to 

participate in a virtual tournament.

Using the Radar Features

1

Select an option:
• From the home screen, select a practice mode or game.
• Press the radar button.
The radar turns on.

2

Place the device on the ground within 0.3 m (1 ft.) of the ball, 

in line with and on the same level as you and the ball.

TIP: 

For a better screen viewing angle, you can rest the 

device on a golf ball using the divot in the rear case.

3

Follow the on-screen instructions.

4

Press the radar button to turn off the radar.
This helps conserve battery life.

4

Radar Features