Can the Garmin R50 Handle Putting? $5,000 Launch Monitor Tested!

The Approach R50 is Garmin's newest $5,000 launch monitor, but can it truly read putts? In this video, I dive deep to answer the question: is the R50 built for putting or just for full swings? 🏌️‍♂️ I tested its putting accuracy in three modes: Practice Mode, Home Tee Hero, and GSPro, while comparing results to the Square Putting Mode and webcam putting. The results might surprise you. For a device in this price range, putting should be a no-brainer—so why does it feel like an afterthought? 📊 What You’ll See: A detailed putting test in various modes. Side-by-side comparisons with other tools. Honest thoughts about whether the Garmin R50 can deliver on its promise. If you’re considering the R50 for your simulator, this video is a must-watch. Subscribe to Triple Bogey Golf for more in-depth golf simulator reviews, tips, and tests. Product Links from my Sim Build - All products will be items I use or are installed in my simulator. No sponsors, I genuinely enjoy everything. As an affiliate I can earn through the links below at no extra cost to you. Thank you! Golf Products - https://shopindoorgolf.com/collection... FLOORING PRODUCTS USED IN VIDEO SIGPRO Softy Golf Mat - https://shopindoorgolf.com/products/s... SIGPRO Softy Hitting Strip - https://shopindoorgolf.com/products/s... EVA/Rubber Flooring - https://amzn.to/43WvQ6B Golf Putting Cups - https://amzn.to/49nr3vM 4.25" Hole Saw - https://amzn.to/3yXmf47 Grass Tex Money Putt - https://www.menards.com/main/flooring... Foam Board Insulation - https://www.homedepot.com/p/Owens-Cor... IMPACT SCREEN SIGPro Premium 4:3 (9' x 11'-10") - https://shopindoorgolf.com/products/g... PROJECTOR (Current) Epson PowerLite L630SU - https://amzn.to/3XXCaYE (Previous) BenQ TK700STi - https://shopindoorgolf.com/products/b... LAUNCH MONITOR Rapsodo MLM2Pro: https://shopindoorgolf.com/products/r... Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite: https://amzn.to/3UVBTWq SquareGolf - Home Edition LM - https://simspacegolf.com/products/squ... Garmin R50 - https://shopindoorgolf.com/products/g... WEBCAM PUTTING WILSON Staff 2023 Duo Soft YELLOW Golf Balls: https://amzn.to/4dyGhjB Srixon BRITE Orange MATTE Golf Ball: https://amzn.to/43rGzp4 Logitech C922x Pro Stream: (30 fps 1080p): https://amzn.to/433a6W8 Logitech Brio 4k (60 fps 720p): https://amzn.to/49Ojnn5 USB 3.0 ACTIVE (Powered) extension (Long Distances): https://amzn.to/4gTjke9 USB 3.0 extension cable Type C: https://amzn.to/3uOI7wy USB 3.0 extension cable Type A: https://amzn.to/3Igs0uP CONNECTION IMPROVEMENT Wi-Fi Switch: https://amzn.to/3THfA4H Wi-Fi Extender (user feedback recommended): https://amzn.to/3YYQbYp Ethernet Cable: https://amzn.to/3PtbgEF Bluetooth USB Adapter: https://amzn.to/3ISHSnM ACCESSORIES Projector Mount: https://amzn.to/4fReGwC Pin Light: https://amzn.to/49OGb5Y Buy a BRAIN BOX - https://cascadia3dpd.com/product/brai... Kirkland Golf Gloves: https://amzn.to/49YQXq9 K2 Golf Tees & Tether Pack - https://amzn.to/3LyTM7H MY PC - Custom Built Case: PC-O11DX 011 DYNAMIC ATX Mid Tower Gaming Case - https://amzn.to/4cL5FDS Motherboard: ROG Maximus XIII Hero (WiFi 6E) Z590 LGA 1200(Intel®11th/10th Gen) ATX - https://amzn.to/4cBsEku Processor: Intel Core i9-11900K - https://amzn.to/3TO4YRk Graphics Card: GIGABYTE AORUS GeForce RTX 3090 Xtreme 24G Graphics Card - https://amzn.to/3VM0Oft Memory: G.Skill 32GB DDR4 TridentZ RGB 4000Mhz PC4-32000 (4 x 8GB) - https://amzn.to/43JJz0m Storage: (2) Samsung 970 EVO Plus SSD 1TB NVMe M.2 - https://amzn.to/4aqBnVd CPU Cooling: Thermaltake Floe DX 240mm CPU Liquid Cooler - https://amzn.to/49oMGfn Cooling Fans: (9) Thermaltake Pure 12 ARGB 120mm Fans - https://amzn.to/3PKzD0U Power Supply: Thermaltake Toughpower PF3 ATX 3.0 1200W 80+ Platinum Full Modular - https://amzn.to/49sVW1U Chapters: 0:00 Intro 0:55 Explaining Problem 1:57 Test Explained 3:38 Practice Range Test 6:55 HT-Hero Test 10:35 GSPro Test 14:14 Speed matters 17:30 Lets Talk About it 21:46 Can it Read Putts? 24:10 Humble Opinion 25:05 Final Thoughts