
This package features the Garmin R50 launch monitor with built-in computer and 10" color touchscreen display. Play outdoors or indoors, add a screen and a projector for a more realistic, lifelike experience. The R50 package features 43,000+ preloaded courses, advanced ball and club data, impact video, and putting capabilities. This package includes an optional FiberBuilt Performance Turf 4' x 8' hitting tee, and Epson 1781W projector.
If you’ve ever wanted to play a full round of golf without worrying about weather, daylight, or tee times, the Garmin Approach R50 makes it possible. This all-in-one launch monitor and simulator brings 43,000+ courses right into your space, along with the kind of ball and club data you’d expect from high-end systems. You can practice, play, and even work on your putting—all from a single device with a built-in 10" touchscreen, so there’s no need for a separate computer.
What’s Included
Garmin Approach R50 Launch Monitor & Simulator
Carrying Case
AC Adapter & Power Cord
250 Club Tracking Stickers
Documentation
Features & Benefits
Play and Practice: Whether you’re dialing in your distances or playing a full round, the R50 gives you access to a driving range, target practice, and thousands of real courses through Home Tee Hero*. And yes—you can use every club in your bag, including your putter. Subscription required
Ball Data+: Ball speed, carry distance, total distance, deviation distance, smash factor, launch angle, launch direction, spin rate, spin axis, and apex height.
Club Data+: Club head speed, club face angle, angle of attack, and smash factor.
See What Your Swing Is Really Doing
Golf Course Play: Garmin provides 43,000 courses from around the worlds with a membership and the Home Tee Hero App. See software drop down below.
High-Speed Cameras: Inside the R50, three high-speed cameras capture every shot at impact, giving you reliable, consistent data without the complexity of larger systems.
Color 10" Touchscreen: No computer needed, the R50 features a built in computer and everything runs right on the 10-inch touchscreen, so you can set up and start playing in minutes. It’s simple, easy, and offers realistic graphics.
Impact Video: The built-in impact video lets you see exactly what’s happening in slow motion at contact—one of the fastest ways to improve your ball striking.
Training Mode: With this sea-level adjustment, you'll get more accurate distances based on your current location. You can also manually adjust the pressure to prepare for varying conditions.
Built-In Barometer: Dialed-In Distances, Wherever You Play. A built-in barometer adjusts for your environment, helping ensure your distances stay accurate whether you’re at home or on the range.
Leaderboards: Compete in weekly tournaments, and sync everything to the Garmin Golf app for deeper insights.
Garmin Golf App: View metrics from your Garmin R50 on a compatible smartphone with the mobile App.
Portable Indoor/Outdoor Unit: Built to go with you, the R50 delivers up to to 4 hours of battery life, and packs up easily into the included carrying case.
Connectivity: Hook it up to a projector via HDMI for a full simulator experience, or connect through Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or USB-C for added flexibility.
+ Club tracking stickers required for club data metrics
Medalist Golf Simulator EnclosureThis package includes a Medalist enclosure with a premium screen and padding. This hitting bay measures 12' 6" Wide x 8' 6" High x 6' Deep (5' to screen). The enclosure includes Ace's HiQ screen, framing top and side mini pads, adhesive velcro, turnbuckle cables, top lid, and side skins. The enclosure comes with our popular 2-piece HiQ screen system. The screens are designed to take the hardest hits and are manufactured so that the image fills up the entire screen in high definition.
The projector add-on package includes a laser 3LCD Epson 1781W projector that is compatible with swing cameras. It also has a 30' HDMI cable, projector ceiling mount, pipe, and flange.
A significant upgrade to typical turf hitting mats, this Fiber=Built Performance Turf tee box combines a modular shock-absorbing rubber foundation with our Performance Turf to provide a realistic experience from tee shots (using a real tee) to wedges. You can tee up from anywhere on the mat using a standard tee right in the turf.

This add-on includes a high-powered Level 3 Gaming desktop computer that delivers a smooth, true golf simulation experience. The computer is preloaded with all the needed software making your simulator setup easier. Computer brand and model may vary.
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The Garmin Approach R50 is designed to be simple right out of the box, powered by its built-in Home Tee Hero software. With access to 43,000+ courses, you can jump straight into full rounds, practice sessions, or quick games without needing a separate computer. The graphics are smooth, the experience is intuitive, and features like high-speed impact video playback give you valuable feedback after every shot. (Home Tee Hero subscription required.)
For golfers who want to expand their setup, the R50 also works with leading third-party software like GSPro, E6 Connect, and Awesome Golf, giving you flexibility to build a more advanced simulator experience.
Key Features
Home Tee Hero (Built-In): Play full rounds, practice any hole, or compete in weekly tournaments across thousands of real-world courses—all directly on the R50.
On-Course Practice: Drop a ball anywhere on any course and work on the exact shots you want to improve, whether it’s approach play, short game, or recovery shots.
Third-Party Compatibility: Connect to PC or iOS devices to run popular simulator software like GSPro, E6 Connect, and Awesome Golf.
Controller Mode: Use the R50 as a Bluetooth controller to navigate and control third-party simulation software seamlessly.
Easy Updates: Keep your system current with wireless updates via Wi-Fi or Garmin Express, ensuring you always have the latest features and improvements.
Purchase a Garmin Golf membership to access premium features and course play. The subscription fee is $9.99 monthly, or $99.99 annually, and is purchased directly from Garmin when setting up your launch monitor. The subscripiton gives you access to the Garmin Home Tee Hero App and its extensive course library. The R50 is also compatilbe with third party software like GSPro, Awesome Golf, E6 Connect, and E6 Apex.
| Membership Options | Free with Garmin Golf App | Monthly/Annual Plan |
| Upload Scorecards | O | O |
| Review Shot History | O | O |
| Review Performance Stats | O | O |
| Participate In Weekly Leaderboards | O | O |
| Create Tournaments | O | O |
| Save Driving Range Sessions | O | O |
| Green Contours | O | |
| Store Video Clips (R10 only) | O | |
| Home Tee Hero Course Simulator (R10 and R50 only) | O |

Recommended Space Requirement: 19'L x 14'W x 10"H
Less Space? Call us. It can be done. Size of golfer and clubs swung reduce space requirements.
Minimum Space Requirement: 17' L x 10' W x 9' H (13' for dual-handed setups)
Monitor Position: Ground - 1-2' in front of ball
Screen to Tee Center: 8' minimum
Wall to Screen: 1’
Ceiling Height: Room to swing desired club
Swing Clearance from Tee center: 6-7' all around
Dimensions: 16.5" x 10.6" x 7.5"
Weight: 9 lbs
Water rating: IPX3
Touch Screen: Yes
Display Type: LCD
Display Size: 10"
Display Resolution: 800 x 1280 pixels
Battery Type: Internal rechargeable lithium-ion
Battery Life: Up to 4 hours
All prices are subject to change. All plans are billed annually or monthly. Selected plan auto-renews for the same duration as the original term unless user changes plan selection or cancels before the next renewal date. U.S. plan prices do not include applicable state/local taxes. Unless stated otherwise, non-U.S. plan prices do not include applicable VAT or other taxes. Read the Terms and Conditions for Garmin Subscription Services and Terms and Conditions for Garmin Golf Membership.
Engineering enhancements are ongoing and may not be reflected in the pictures, videos, and specifications.