Garmin Approach

Garmin Approach G30 Golf GPS Mounts

The Garmin Approach G30 was introduced in 2017 and is still going strong.  Now you might say there’s not a lot left to do that’s new with a golf GPS.  You’re right.  This upgrade provides similar functionality to previous generations with the upgrades coming in the form of a better display and better internal hardware. We have been following the Garmin Approach line for many years and have written many articles on this line of golf GPS devices. The Garmin Approach G30 supports over 40,000 courses and you can couple it with the Garmin TruSwing Analyzer to check out your … Read more



Mounts for the Garmin Approach Golf GPS

The Garmin Approach GPS line for golf enthusiasts have been out for a number of years and have been through at least five generations of handheld devices plus several generations of models worn on the wrist.  Today we will concentrate on the handheld models of mounts for the Garmin Approach Golf GPS lineup.  The most popular locations to mount a golf GPS has always been the cup holder or windshield of an electric golf cart or the handlebar of a pull cart or the golf bag itself.  We will discuss all of these options in detail. Most of the models that … Read more



Garmin Approach G8 Golf GPS Mounts

The Garmin Approach G8 Golf GPS is the latest generation in a long line of devices for golfers.  It’s built upon Garmin’s handheld GPS platform that’s typically used for hikers.  There is a 3 inch display and the device is preloaded with more than 39,000 golf courses all over the world.  Something new with the Approach G8 is automatic wireless course updates.  Older Approach models required attachment to a computer to do that.  There are no fees or subscriptions.  There is the ability to tether this to your iPhone to get email messages on your Approach G8 which is an interesting feature that I’m not too … Read more



Caddie Buddy Golf Cart Mount for Garmin Approach G6 G7 and G8

The Caddie Buddy Golf Cart Mount for the latest Garmin Approach golf GPS units is one of the few I have seen specifically targeted to this line.  Sure, Garmin has their Garmin Universal Mount for Approach G6 G7 G8, but it has its challenges in attachment and stability in that the GPS doesn’t hold too well to the mount.  Let’s take a closer look at the Caddie Buddy mount and how it differs from the Garmin entry. Caddie Buddy is a company that specializes in making what I call specialty mounts.  Unlike other companies that make car and motorcycle mounts, these … Read more