UPDATE: A new model, the Garmin Approach G3, brings most of the G5’s features in a smaller package and at a lower price.

UPDATE 2: Another new model, the Garmin Approach S1, has a sports watch form factor.

UPDATE 3: An even newer model, the Approach G6, is more pocketable than the G5 and adds worldwide courses.

The Garmin Approach G5 is the first golf GPS created by Garmin in-house (as opposed to the GolfLogixunit, which is built on the eTrex platform with software developed by another company). The Approach G5 is built on the new Garmin Oregon touch-screen platform.

This ruggedized waterproof unit includes thousands of preloaded U.S. golf courses, touch-targeting, manual pin positioning, course preview, digital scorecard, computer scorecard review, and a high-sensitivity receiver.

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Here is a link to check out the list of pre-loaded courses, and the Garmin Approach G5 web pagewhere you can download more courses as they are added (7500+ were available in the first update!).

More Garmin Approach G5 reviews

• Consumer-authored Garmin Approach G5 reviews are being posted at GPS Now
• More consumer-written Garmin Approach G5 reviews have been posted at Amazon
• CriticalGolf.com has posted their own Approach G5 review
• A Garmin Approach G5 review has also been posted at About.com
• The Hacker’s Paradise has also posted a review of the Approach G5
• PCMag.com gives a 3 out of 5 star rating in their Garmin Approach G5 review
• Waggle Room compares the Approach G5 to the SkyCaddie SG5
• PocketLint reviews the Garmin G5 golf GPS

I’ll be posting more hands on GPS reviews as they appear, but in the meantime, here are some…

Other Garmin Approach G5 resources

• A PDF version of the Approach G5 quick start manual
• The official Garmin Approach G5 web page, where you’ll find screen shots
• A Garmin Approach mini-site with demos and a run down on features
• Garmin Approach G5 training videos
• A video demo of the Garmin Approach G5:

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• Find the low price on a Garmin Approach G5 at GPS Now, where shipping is free on orders over $99 (and the upgrade to overnight shipping is dirt cheap!). Order by 5 p.m. Central Time for same day shipment
• Check the current Garmin Approach G5 price at Amazon
• Get a great deal on the Garmin Approach G5 Handheld Golf GPS Receiver at BuyDig.com
• Find the Garmin Approach G5 Handheld GPS Golfing Companion at TigerGPS, where you get free shipping on orders above $250
• Get the Garmin Approach G5 for an amazing price on eBay

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