Ohio Golf Journal June 2020

Garmin Rangefinder Garmin’s Approach Z82 is a nifty combination of laser rangefinder, plus GPS-generated displays. “The Approach Z82 utilizes some of the most prominent golf features available on the market and builds on the foundation of our first range finder to add even more depth and distance precision to help sharpen a golfer’s game,” said Dan Bartel, Garmin vice president of global consumer sales. “A strong feature set of golf options that now include wind speed and direction displays, enhanced ranging performance, coupled with a new and improved viewfinder to provide a sharper, more comfortable viewing experience, make the Approach Z82 an invaluable tool for golfers of all skill levels.” This do-it-all unit weighs 8.2 ounces and comes in a diminutive 4.8 x 3.1 x 1.7-inch package with rechargeable battery and an OLED display that shows target yardage, as well as, a two- dimensional GPS view of the hole, the green and hazards. A useful feature is the Z82 places an arc on the overall view of the current hole to show everything in play at the lasered distance. A handy wind speed and direction indicator is built-in plus if faced with a blind shot the Z82 displays an arrow delineating the proper line to the pin’s location. In order to comply with USGA tournament rules, the automatic “plays- like” distance feature, which adjusts yardage for uphill and shots, can be disabled as shown by an exterior indicator light. A no-charge Garmin Golf smartphone app allows scorekeeping and there is even a “Find My Garmin” feature. This is the perfect Father’s Day gift for the techie Dad, who has to have the newest and best. Get details here.