Garmin Approach Z30 Golf Rangefinder

Love the Z30!. After losing my Bushnell Pro X3, I decided to give the Garmin Approach Z30 a try—and I’m so glad I did. At $200 less than the Pro X3, it’s a fantastic value, especially since I already own a Garmin Approach watch. The Z30 integrates perfectly with my watch, making it easy to get accurate yardages and manage my game more effectively.One of the best features of the Z30 is how seamlessly it works with my watch. When I shoot the pin's distance with the Z30, it automatically updates the yardage on my watch. Once I’ve locked onto the pin, I don’t have to shoot the distance again—I can rely entirely on my watch for the rest of the hole. This is a huge time-saver and incredibly convenient, making it easier to focus on my game.The Z30 itself is lightweight, easy to use, and locks onto targets quickly with a satisfying vibration. I also love the slope-adjusted distances (PlaysLike Distance), which help with elevation changes, and the “Find My Garmin” feature is a lifesaver if you ever misplace it. The magnetic cart mount is another great touch, keeping it secure and accessible.Overall, the Garmin Approach Z30 is a high-quality rangefinder at a more affordable price. If you’re already in the Garmin ecosystem, it’s a no-brainer. Losing the Pro X3 turned out to be a blessing in disguise!

Accuracy and quality. Range finder works as described, pairing it with a Garmin Watch makes a HUGE difference, I totally recommend it if you are serious about improving your golf game.

Worth the price tag if you have a Garmin Golf Watch.. This thing is expensive and worth it. Links to Approach 44 seamlessly. Just "feels" good to use.

Pricey but great if you’re in the Garmin ecosystem. Awesome rangefinder. I have it paired with my Garmin epix 2 which is also paired with my club sensors. Locks on pretty quick and I like how it displays front and back distance on the display.

[Almost Perfect] A Perfect Companion For Garmin Approach Users. As a rangefinder it works as expected in this price range-- gives you yardages quickly, vibrates when it locks onto the pin, and clear, bright display. I especially like the bright red test. Coming from a Precision Pro NX9 Pro, this was a nice upgrade, though I really enjoy the NX9 Pro at its price point.The standout features of the Z30 are for owners with compatible Garmin watches. In my case it's the Garmin Approach S62.When the rangefinder locks onto a pin, it will update your watch's "middle green" distance with the pin yardage. Additionally, based on the GPS data, the rangefinder's display will give you how much green you have to work with in front and behind of the pin which is pretty cool (when it works-- keep reading).I've used the Z30 now for close to 10 rounds. It works 95% of the time as intended, but I have a couple of issues:(1) While you get a pin yardage update on your watch, it obviously doesn't know which part of the green the pin is located. For example, if the pin is tucked on either side, you'll just get a picture of the green on your watch with the pin along the yardarge returned from the Z30. You'll have to manually drag the flag to the correct side of the green. It's not a deal breaker for me necessarily as I'd rather be pin high, but it would be nice to know what side of the green is best to miss [FEATURE REQUEST: It would be nice if Garmin would give a more approximate pin placement based on your GPS location relative to the green.](2) There is one hole on the course that I've been testing the Z30 on where the watch GPS yardage is actually shorter than what the Z30 is giving me. For example, I may get a F/M/B distance of 85/90/95 on my watch, but when I hit the pin with the Z30, it gives me 103. As a result, I don't get an update in the watch of the pin's distance due to the discrepancy between devices. I think this is more of an issue with the course data and gps not in sync, and not an issue w/ the Z30 necessarily.All in all, the Z30 came at the right time for me. I was looking to get into another stat tracking ecosystem, but the added value of the Z30 along with my S62 will keep me around.