Hi Garmin team and fellow R50 users,
First off, I’m really enjoying the Garmin R50 – the accuracy, portability, and ease of use are top notch. That said, I wanted to suggest a feature that could take the practice experience to the next level.
I’d love to see a Practice Combine Mode added to the R50 – similar to the Combine feature on TrackMan devices (as shown in this video: LINK
Here’s how it could work:
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The device randomly selects a series of target distances (e.g., 60y, 90y, 120y, 150y, 180y, 210y).
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The user hits a set number of shots to each distance (e.g., 3–5 shots).
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Each shot is scored based on proximity to the target and dispersion.
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At the end, the user receives a score or handicap-style rating, showing how their performance compares by distance and overall.
Why this would be great:
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Simulates on-course variability better than block practice.
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Helps identify strengths and weaknesses in specific yardages.
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Makes practice sessions more engaging and measurable.
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Adds competitive and goal-oriented structure to training.
I know Garmin is always updating and improving the ecosystem around their launch monitors, and this feels like a natural next step to help players train smarter and more purposefully.
Would love to hear what the community thinks — and if Garmin might consider it for a future update!
Thanks for the great work and for listening to user feedback.
Best regards,
Aaron 