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Garmin Approach R50 (Certified Pre-Owned) with PlayBetter SimStudio™ COMPLETE Package | Golf Simulator Studio with Impact Screen, Enclosure, Side Barriers, Hitting/Putting Mats, Projector & Wireless HDMI Transmitter

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💥 SUMMER SALE! $500 OFF GARMIN APPROACH R50 (CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED) SIMSTUDIO™ PACKAGES — Order Yours Today!

BUILD THE GARMIN APPROACH R50 (CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED) HOME STUDIO OF YOUR DREAMS with the PlayBetter SimStudio™ COMPLETE Package. The most advanced golf simulator & launch monitor ever built. Elite photometric ball & club metrics, a gorgeous 10" color touchscreen, HDMI port for instant projector connection (without PC). If you're looking for the best in the game, you've found it.

Package includes: Garmin Approach R50 (Certified Pre-Owned), Enclosure, Impact Screen, 5x5 Premium Hitting Mat, Putting/Landing Turf, Side Barriers & Optoma ZW350ST HD Golf Projector (optional upgrade to Optoma GT2000HDR adds keystone adjustment support and a Ball Tray). View studio layout & dimensions.

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A golfer swinging in a Garmin Approach R50 PlayBetter SimStudio Complete golf simulator

Garmin Approach R50 (Certified Pre-Owned) with PlayBetter SimStudio™ COMPLETE Package | Golf Simulator Studio with Impact Screen, Enclosure, Side Barriers, Hitting/Putting Mats, Projector & Wireless HDMI Transmitter

by Garmin
PlayBetter is a trusted Authorized Dealer for this brand. All purchases are eligible for full manufacturer warranty protection.
$8,490.00
$8,490.00 - $9,490.00
$8,490.00
$7,990.00
$7,990.00 - $8,990.00
$7,990.00

Need Help?

Talk with an expert Need expert advice?

💥 SUMMER SALE! $500 OFF GARMIN APPROACH R50 (CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED) SIMSTUDIO™ PACKAGES — Order Yours Today!

BUILD THE GARMIN APPROACH R50 (CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED) HOME STUDIO OF YOUR DREAMS with the PlayBetter SimStudio™ COMPLETE Package. The most advanced golf simulator & launch monitor ever built. Elite photometric ball & club metrics, a gorgeous 10" color touchscreen, HDMI port for instant projector connection (without PC). If you're looking for the best in the game, you've found it.

Package includes: Garmin Approach R50 (Certified Pre-Owned), Enclosure, Impact Screen, 5x5 Premium Hitting Mat, Putting/Landing Turf, Side Barriers & Optoma ZW350ST HD Golf Projector (optional upgrade to Optoma GT2000HDR adds keystone adjustment support and a Ball Tray). View studio layout & dimensions.

Here are some other great Garmin Approach R50 (Certified Pre-Owned) options:

🏌 Need help choosing? Get personalized recommendations from a PlayBetter Golf Simulator Advisor.

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Pair the powerful Garmin Approach R50 with the easy-to-set-up, high-quality, and affordable PlayBetter SimStudio™. Available in 4 sizes and with an optional angled projector upgrade.

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WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE BOX?

Garmin Approach R50 (Certified Pre-Owned) Premium Golf Launch Monitor & Simulator

Carrying Case

AC Adapter, Power Cord & Club Stickers

Wireless HDMI Transmitter/Receiver (INCLUDED FREE)

A golfer swinging in a Garmin Approach R50 PlayBetter SimStudio Complete golf simulator

The First-Ever Plug-and-Play Golf Simulator 

Garmin has just made history (again!) with its new epic, all-in-one launch monitor and golf simulator: The Approach R50. 

And now you can do amazing stuff with it in a complete PlayBetter SimStudio™! Here’s how easy and truly awesome this whole setup is:

  • With the R50, you don’t need to be connected to a PC or mobile device to get data or play simulated golf. All you have to do is push the power button on, and you can be teeing off at the first hole at Pebble Beach—or whatever course you choose from Garmin’s 43K+ library of real-world golf courses!
  • The Garmin R50’s got a built-in 10-inch color touchscreen display, that is fully customizable—and that you can also play Garmin’s vastly improved Home Tee Hero virtual golf on—right on the device! 
  • You don’t even need an internet connection to use it as a launch monitor or for Home Tee Hero software. (You will need internet for initial setup, firmware updates, and compatible third-party sim software)
  • To get your virtual golf or your customized launch monitor data on a TV or impact screen, all you have to do is plug the HDMI cable into the TV or projector.
  • When you pair the Approach R50 with a PlayBetter SimStudio™, you can use the HDMI to get virtual golf on your impact screen (along with select data tiles if you want), while you see your impact video and customized data tiles on the R50’s display! 

Set up multiple ways to view your shots—no PC, phone, or internet necessary!

Professional Quality Garmin Approach R50 Studio Package — Built for Safety, Quiet Impact, and Ease-of-Use

Golf has never been more accessible and FUN. With the Garmin Approach R50 PlayBetter SimStudio™ Home Golf Simulator Package, golfers can now bring the driving range & course play right into their homes for a fraction of what it cost just five years ago to build a full home studio.

These packages can be adapted to any available space in your house, making it easier than ever before to practice and perfect your game. Whether you're a scratch golfer looking to stay sharp, or a weekend warrior looking to have more fun, these packages have everything you need to get started.

Details matter when it comes to hitting golf balls in your house or garage — that's why the PlayBetter SimStudio™ was built with safety as our #1 concern. Constructed thoughtfully with high-quality materials, you'll feel confident in cutting loose on every shot.

Our impact screens are made of the highest-quality materials and offer some of the best noise-dampening in the industry! Plus balls will roll right back out to you after impact, making for a seamless experience.

Additionally, the hitting mat is built for comfort & safety, made from a long, dense fiber system that reduces harmful impact on your joints and creates a real-life feel. Contains 32mm knitted nylon turf, a 3mm urethane stabilizing layer, and 14mm foam base for added comfort and stability.

The First-Ever Plug-and-Play Golf Simulator

Garmin has just made history (again!) with its new epic, all-in-one Approach R50 golf simulator and launch monitor. 

What’s so EPIC and ALL-IN-ONE about it?

You don’t need to be connected to a PC or mobile device to get data or play simulated golf on the R50. Let us say it a different way: All you have to do is push the power button on, and you can be teeing off at the first hole at Pebble Beach—or whatever course you choose from Garmin’s 43K+ library of real-world golf courses. You don’t even need an internet connection (you will for your initial setup & firmware updates—but that’s it). 

What’s more, this thing’s got a built-in 10-inch color touchscreen display, that is fully customizable, and that you can also play Garmin’s vastly improved Home Tee Hero virtual golf on—right on the device! 

Our golf guy, Marc, says the R50 golf simulator's display is “crisp, responsive, and easy on the eyes, even in bright sunlight.”

Want to get your virtual golf or your customized launch monitor data on a TV or impact screen? It’s as easy as plugging an HDMI cable into the TV or your projector.

Robust, Accurate Golf Launch Monitor Data—Right Out of the Box

First, let’s talk about what you get …

Ball Data:

  • Ball Speed
  • Launch Angle
  • Launch Direction
  • Spin Rate (measured, not calculated)
  • Spin Axis (measured, not calculated)
  • Smash Factor
  • Total Distance
  • Carry Distance
  • Total Deviation
  • Apex Height

Club Data:

  • Clubhead Speed
  • Path Angle
  • Angle of Attack
  • Face Angle
  • Face to Path

Now, let’s talk accuracy …

According to our golf reviewer, Marc, who was one of the first to spend some time with the R50, 

“I gotta say, I was incredibly impressed with the R50. I put it head-to-head against the Foresight Sports GC3, which I know is dead-on accurate. Across the board, the R50 was right there, within a yard or two, a degree or two, and a hundred-or-so RPMs on all of the data points. Very, very impressive!”

And finally, the Garmin R50’s unique data presentation … 

The R50 golf simulator display is fully customizable so you can see your data in multiple ways.

You can choose to see a map, complete with a ball tracer. Or data tiles that you can arrange in whatever order you’d like. You can also get club path, face angle, and spin visuals, showing you exactly how the ball is coming off the clubface for each individual shot. And the R50 automatically records a close-up impact video of each of your shots.

What’s really cool is that you can choose any of these looks as a full-screen display, or any combination of two as a split-screen. And it gets even more impressive when you plug the HDMI into a TV or projector and create even more ways to view your data and play!

Garmin Approach R50 (Certified Pre-Owned) & PlayBetter SimStudio™ Home Golf Simulator Package FAQs

How much is Home Tee Hero?

The improved Home Tee Hero (for R50 only) comes with a Garmin Golf membership. Golfers can compete with each other at over 43,000 virtual courses and participate in a weekly virtual tournament. The membership can be purchased through your profile settings and cost only $9.99/month or $99.99/year—a damn good deal!

Can I play third-party simulation, like GSPro, on the R50?

Yes, however, you will need a PC and whatever subscriptions apply. While connected to a wireless network, you can view all of your recorded shots in detailed, high-definition graphics on your compatible third-party simulator software. Simply select “Connect” on the home screen select the simulator app and follow the instructions.

Can you mirror the Garmin R50 display on an external display?

Yes! You can plug the R50 into a TV or Projector to mirror the display. Once plugged in, simply select “Mirror R50 Display” from the menu.

Can you change the view on the Garmin R50’s display & an external display?

Yes! You can change the view for both the launch monitor's display and a connected external display at any time or change what data appears on the map view. This involves selecting “R50 Display” or “External Display”. NOTE: During a virtual round, you must be connected to an external display to change the view. When connected to an external display, the map view appears on the external display, and you can select another view to appear on the launch monitor display.

Is there a split screen feature with the Garmin Approach R50?

Yes! You can select “Split Screen” for both the R50’s display and an external display, i.e., TV or projector.

Is the Garmin Approach R50 accurate?

Yes! Our in-house golf reviewer was very impressed when he tested it. He put it head-to-head against the Foresight Sports GC3, which is known for its dead-on accurate. Across the board, the R50 was right there, within a yard or two, a degree or two, and a hundred-or-so RPMs on all of the data points.

If I plug into a projector, does the projector control the resolution?

The output on the r50 for the HDMI is 1080p and the projector in the PlayBetter SimStudio™ is also1080p. You could use a 4K projector, but you won’t get a true 4K image (although our projectors have 4K upscaling which makes a 1080p signal a bit better). It is recommended that a user play with all the settings until they get an image they are happy with. Size of the screen and how far the projector is mounted away from the screen are key factors.

Additional Information on Garmin Approach R50 (Certified Pre-Owned) with PlayBetter SimStudio™ COMPLETE Package | Golf Simulator Studio with Impact Screen, Enclosure, Side Barriers, Hitting/Putting Mats, Projector & Wireless HDMI Transmitter

R50 Design Elements:

  • 10” Color Touchscreen Display
  • 3-Camera System (Photometric Launch Monitor)
  • Highly visible shot indicator light
  • Carry handle
  • HDMI & USB-C ports
  • Rechargeable battery and power adapter
  • Wi-Fi & BLE
  • 17” (H) x 12” (W) x 7” (D)

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Specs

The nice thing about a photometric golf launch monitor like the Garmin Approach R50 is that the unit sits to the side of the ball rather than from behind it like is the case with radar-based units. That means you need only enough room depth or length so that you can comfortably swing a golf club and your ball can hit the impact screen without ricocheting back into you. The R50 only needs 6 feet of space between the ball and your impact screen and a total of 12 feet of room depth to allow you to swing freely.

For ceiling height, you’ll need to take into account the height of the enclosure you choose while also making sure you can swing your longest golf club comfortably with no risk of hitting the ceiling. Those height requirements will vary depending on the height and swing planes of the golfers using the sim studio.

And for room width, you’ll again need to be mindful of which size enclosure you choose. And while your hitting area shouldn’t exceed the width of your enclosure, you’ll still need to test to be sure you have enough width to comfortably swing a golf club without the risk of damaging any walls.

Below you’ll see the dimensions of the four PlayBetter SimStudio™ enclosures. Measure your space carefully to ensure you select an option that fits.

PlayBetter SimStudio Golf Simulator Bay Golf Enclosure:

  • SimStudio10™: 10' (W) X 8'6" (H) X 5'4" (D)
  • SimStudio12™: 12' (W) X 8'6" (H) X 5'4" (D)
  • SimStudio13™ Deep (13' W x 10' H X 10' D)

If you're unsure - contact our Golf Studio Team (or call 888-738-5527) and they'll be more than happy to help you out!