Garmin Approach R50
Camera (photometric) launch monitor that sits beside the ball, listed at $4,999.991,2.
- Price band
- $1,000 to $4,999
- How it measures
- Camera (photometric)
- Where it sits
- Beside the ball
Room space
It sits beside the ball, so it needs no space behind you.5,6
Simulator software
- Home Tee Hero Works directly 1,9 Needs: Garmin Golf membership ($99.99/yr or $9.99/mo)
- GSPro Works directly 1,8,10 Needs: GSPro license ($250/yr); Windows PC on the R50's Wi-Fi hotspot (recommended) or a shared Wi-Fi network
- Awesome Golf Simulator Works directly 4,7,11 Needs: Awesome Golf subscription; Awesome Golf Simulator v3.1.0 or later; simulator device joined to the R50's own hotspot
- E6 CONNECT Works directly 1,2,4,12 Needs: E6 Connect license or subscription (one-time Home License, or annual Basic or Expanded); Windows PC or compatible iPad/iPhone
- The Golf Club 2019 featuring PGA TOUR (TGC 2019) Not confirmed
“Needs a connector” means a separate bridge program sits between the launch monitor and the simulator. See the full compatibility table.
What it measures
| Ball speed | Not confirmed |
|---|---|
| Launch angle | Not confirmed |
| Launch direction | Not confirmed |
| Spin rate | Not confirmed |
| Spin axis | Not confirmed |
| Club speed | Not confirmed |
| Club path | Not confirmed |
| Face angle | Not confirmed |
| Attack angle | Not confirmed |
Measured values come straight from the sensor. Calculated values are estimated from other measurements, which is usually less reliable for spin and club data.
Subscriptions and three-year cost
| Plan | Per year | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Garmin Golf membership | $99.99 | Home Tee Hero on the R50's built-in screen (43,000+ courses, weekly tournaments), swing video cloud storage, green contours. Also sold monthly at $9.99. |
Device plus three years of a plan: $5,299.96 with Garmin Golf membership. A screen, a projector and any third-party simulator software come on top; the Bay Sizer lists those.
Other details
| Apps run on | iPhone/iPad, Android, Windows PC, Mac1,4,5,7,8 |
|---|---|
| Left-handed golfers | Yes |
| Putting | Yes |
| Outdoor use | Not confirmed |
| Power | Battery or mains, about 4 hours per charge |
| Released | 2024-11 |
Guides that cover the Garmin Approach R50
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Comparison
Garmin R10 vs R50: is the R50 worth it for a home simulator?
Garmin Approach R10 vs R50 for a home simulator: radar behind you or cameras beside the ball, room depth, putting, the Garmin Golf membership and GSPro.
4 min read , Updated 13 Oct 2026
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Buying guide
Launch monitors for small rooms and short garages
Which launch monitors need the least room for a home golf simulator: units that sit beside the ball or on the ceiling, compared with units that sit behind you.
7 min read , Updated 13 Oct 2026
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Buying guide
Launch monitors that work with GSPro
Which launch monitors work with GSPro, which work directly and which need a connector or a maker subscription, plus GSPro's price and Windows requirement.
5 min read , Updated 13 Oct 2026
Sources
Every number above links to one of these. We record the date each one was checked; if something has changed, the source is the place to confirm it.
- Garmin press release (12 Nov 2024): Approach R50 'suggested retail price starting at $4,999.99'
- Shop Indoor Golf: Garmin Approach R50 product page ($4,999.99)
- Garmin Golf app (Apple App Store): in-app purchases $9.99 monthly / $99.99 yearly
- PlayBetter Studios: What golf simulator software works with the Garmin Approach R50 (25 Jun 2026)
- Garmin Approach R50 Owner's Manual, January 2026, v4 (PDF hosted by retailer Kinetic)
- PlayBetter Studios: Garmin Approach R50 space requirements
- Awesome Golf: Garmin Approach R50 connection guide
- GSPro knowledge base: Garmin Approach R50 connection guide
- Garmin newsroom (20 Jan 2026): Home Tee Hero upgrades
- GSPro homepage: officially supported launch monitors and pricing
- Awesome Golf: launch monitor compatibility list
- Shop Indoor Golf support: What golf simulator software works with my launch monitor?