Approach R10 - Recent Threads

RE: Poor distance accuracy.

Peter Cranford — Tue, 06 Oct 2026 19:43:54 GMT

There does not appear to be a version 5.0 for the Approach R10. Your answer to my question seems to be for the R50.

Poor distance accuracy.

Peter Cranford — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 17:48:58 GMT

I am very disappointed with my new R10. I have carefully followed all instructions from Garmin and on line to try and get accurate distances but they are not even close. My driver distance data is off by 50 yards and gives the same averages for D, 3W, 2H, 3H and 4i. The remaining irons seem fine. I am a research scientist and used a laser to very accurately set up the R10 in my simulator according to all specifications. Also using software version 4.5 and performed calibration. Suggestions?

RE: Poor distance accuracy.

Garmin - LF — Tue, 06 Oct 2026 19:30:17 GMT

Hello Peter Cranford I can understand the concern, if your distance is not being captured accurately. For this, I would recommend ensuring your device SW is on the latest version, 5.0. I would also recommend reviewing these recommendations:

Improving the Accuracy of Your Approach R50 Launch Monitor

RE: R10 Software Version 4.4 & 4.5 Wildly Incorrect Data - Can I Rollback?

4064760 — Mon, 05 Oct 2026 00:15:06 GMT

The Approach R10 was always a good device at a great price for what it offered.., until 4.5. Never a great device, but rapidly becoming unusable. I am stunned Garmin has let this go on for so long. Just update the firmware as suggested to 4.3, and call it 4.6 to make yourselves feel better.

R10 Software Version 4.4 & 4.5 Wildly Incorrect Data - Can I Rollback?

5090827 — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 20:41:20 GMT

I got my r10 in November 2025 and was pretty impressed with how well it worked so decided to keep it. It worked well for me all up until the 4.4 software version release and now the 4.5 version release as well. I always calibrate the device and make sure everything is setup the exact same way I always did and still it can’t track well at all (to the point where my eyes are 10 times better at judging how far it went or the direction).

I’ve seen multiple questions asking whether it is possible to rollback to 4.3 but haven’t found any answer to that. At this point my r10 is basically unusable and I wish it would just go back to how it was just a few months ago.

RE: R10 Software Version 4.4 & 4.5 Wildly Incorrect Data - Can I Rollback?

TranquilRaider1457 — Sat, 03 Oct 2026 20:54:01 GMT

Ok. so what do you suggest to the lot of us on this thread who have been complaining about the shoddy 4.5 update since Mar '27?

Garmin R10 Update 4.50 Issues - Approach R10 - Golf - Garmin Forums

The LM Is essentially useless and the support we're getting is utterly embarrassing. Remove the changes you made in 4.4 and 4.5 and publish it as a new version in 4.6.

Because the LM is pretty much trash. If you're not going to do that, give us our money back. I've been telling everyone how awful Garmin and their support is and to never buy any of their products.

RE: Numbers don’t add up

Garmin - MR — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 02:09:25 GMT

Please try the troubleshooting steps in this FAQ we've created to improve the accuracy of the spin rate.

Numbers don’t add up

9517997 — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 18:34:54 GMT

7 iron (34 degree)

1000 ft elevation 63F degree, pro v1

Typical 7 iron swing speed can go up to 91-92

Lately I find my balls going too far.

Looks like spin rate is too low?

Why take this to the range when you cant adjust the ball dynamics? The app is excellent but?

9144845 — Tue, 15 Sep 2026 23:01:14 GMT

Range balls are at least 10% less ball flight Almost balls about 20% why is there no custom ball setup, even the Iphone app GolfBoy has this option. Mow in two minds as to buy or find another

RE: Why take this to the range when you cant adjust the ball dynamics? The app is excellent but?

Garmin - AL — Thu, 24 Sep 2026 13:50:03 GMT

We are always working to develop products, and features that meet our users needs. Please use the following link to pass this idea onto our developers: www.garmin.com/.../

RE: Custom aspect ratio

Garmin - LF — Wed, 23 Sep 2026 20:34:24 GMT

Hello Mark016024 Yes, this is supported. You can learn more about this here: How Do I Use the Extended Display Feature on My Approach R50?

Custom aspect ratio

Mark016024 — Wed, 16 Sep 2026 15:25:13 GMT

Does R50 support custom aspect ratios for non standard sim screens? I'm considering buying this device and want to know its limitations.

Garmin R10 cannot turn on and charge

1330100 — Tue, 02 Aug 2022 06:03:57 GMT

Hi, i have my garmin R10 about 1.5 months and used it regularly on indoor home driving.

Yesterday i found my garmin to be dead and cannot be turn on, try to charged it but no Led shows up.

I try hold the button for 30 second but only 1 blink of white Led and nothing happens after.

Last time i used it was about 2 weeks ago and i leave it on my bag bcos i went out of country. Battery maybe around 50% when i left it.

Anyone have this kind of problem and know how to fix it?

RE: Garmin R10 cannot turn on and charge

4445808 — Sat, 19 Sep 2026 00:46:53 GMT

Hi, can you turn your garmin on already?

RE: R10 Works in driving range but not a game of golf

1117110 — Wed, 16 Sep 2026 21:24:35 GMT

I have the same problem now

R10 Works in driving range but not a game of golf

Golf_Enjoyer_1997 — Fri, 07 Jul 2023 00:49:31 GMT

My R10 will connect and work just fine in any of the driving range modes (in the garmin golf app), but as soon as I go to play 9/18 holes it starts blinking white and gives me a 2D overhead view of the golf course. If I manually wake the R10 up, it will blink green and track my shot, but nothing will happen in the app. I’m on the newest software and app version. Please someone help me with this because it was working fine last week and now I can’t use it for its intended purpose. Thanks.

Can the R10 be used for a Map My Bag mode or for Club Stats?

9723864 — Sat, 06 Jun 2026 00:49:03 GMT

It would be great if we could use the practice mode data to understand average club distances even if there is a flag that has a disclaimer. I know a lot of folks that love that feature in Trackman and I think it could be easily incorporated into the Garmin app based on all the data that is collected by the R10.

Average distance per club in Club stats, please.

RE: Can the R10 be used for a Map My Bag mode or for Club Stats?

8475792 — Sun, 13 Sep 2026 17:12:19 GMT

This is 100% necessary

RE: Feature requests: Here are a few ideas, anything that gets interest in comments I will request

Jimte — Sat, 12 Sep 2026 11:36:40 GMT

Feature requests: Here are a few ideas, anything that gets interest in comments I will request

Chewi — Fri, 04 Sep 2026 00:41:27 GMT

Hey fellow R10 Users [emoticon:b7bcfd5903f14440addb24344907da6e],

The new HRH update 1.10 is great, and I love the commitment Garmin is still giving to the software...

Here are a few ideas I came up with. Comment below if you want to see them come to the platform, and I will request them as ideas (I was part of the water hazard update change)...

SIM and real-life Handicaps: Having the app calculate an in-app handicap based on the completed rounds in HRH (can include any 9 or 18 full rounds incl comp). Additionally, the ability to reference your real-world HCP. Potentially by being able to plot both, you can see how the SIM improves the real world numbers over time.
Playing on the same SIM with another account holder: You can add a named player currently, but it would be great if you can link an account holder. They could play on your SIM, and the score/match could appear in their app also on completion. This is even better if the in-app HCP also gets adjusted on play for both account holders.
Playing on two remote SIMs with another account holder: An extension on the previous idea, have two players who have been able to find the other's account (and validated), play in real time on two separate SIMs (at their respective homes). Potentially running video or phone call separately (different device), this could be a game changer and encourage unit sales
The ability to record sessions in the Practice mode of HRH: I often find a local hole I'd like to practice. Having session data (similar to the standard Garmin Golf app) would be very useful for analysis and practice improvement.
The ability to video record shots in HRH: On occasions we hit an amazing shot OR hole out from distance OR a HIO. The ability to have the option to download the video (replay) would be really nice. Better still, if the app gauges the shot is outstanding, have it as a recording with a Congratulations start screen, showing the shot from a few angles AND a scroll of the statistics gathered for the shot, would be a great record and shareable moment. The app should encourage key share options also (Whatsapp, socials, etc)

The more comments in this thread, the more ammo I will have to get any of these ideas across the line... Pick a favourite, make suggestions over the top of these. Keen to hear from you all!

RE: Feature requests: Here are a few ideas, anything that gets interest in comments I will request

Chewi — Sat, 12 Sep 2026 11:09:09 GMT

I got changes done through the ideas portal

RE: Feature requests: Here are a few ideas, anything that gets interest in comments I will request

Jimte — Sat, 12 Sep 2026 08:43:12 GMT

I've done that, that seems to be a black hole, no fixes of issues, no feedback, no roadmap, feels to be a waste of time....

RE: Feature requests: Here are a few ideas, anything that gets interest in comments I will request

Chewi — Sat, 12 Sep 2026 08:13:00 GMT

Although I'm supportive of those items, I mainly try to focus on the ideas I pitched, but I'd encourage you to post these in the ideas section of Garmin's site

RE: Feature requests: Here are a few ideas, anything that gets interest in comments I will request

Jimte — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 21:21:15 GMT

Let's start with fixing/improving basic functionality

1. Making it way easier to delete shots while on the range. You now first need to scroll down (after having done a number of shots this is very cumbersome - why are the laste shots not at the top?), then selecting, then click delete, then confirming. Takes a lot of time, especially when you are on your phone with the phone in the holder/connected to the bag.

2. Reliability of some of the data, especially backspin on shorter irons/wedges.

3. Ability to download all range session data at once, not per session.

4. User feedback on shots vs set targets and what to improve (e.g. club/ball speed, launch angle, club path, ...)

5. Connecting CT10 club sensors, so once you change club no need to do manual club selection.

RE: Feature requests: Here are a few ideas, anything that gets interest in comments I will request

7140087 — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 16:35:53 GMT

I'll second points 3 and 4. Having online multiplayer would be a huge jump for this app, but I know it's a big ask. Having shot stats for practice sessions or even rounds would be a great addition.