Better than par: Garmin releases Trends in Golf Data Report

OLATHE, Kan./April 29, 2026 – Garmin (NYSE: GRMN) is celebrating the start of golf season by releasing its Trends in Golf Data Report, which highlights overall trends from Garmin golfers worldwide in 2025. Insights from the Garmin Golf^™ app show that participation in the sport is up and player data shows improvement in nearly every shot category, while the number of Garmin golfers who participate in other athletic activities has also increased.

Key Takeaways

• Six months after registering a Garmin launch monitor, users saw an average score improvement of 4.4 strokes.
• The number of Garmin golfers under the age of 20 increased by 76%, while golfers between the ages of 20-29 grew by 53%.
• Garmin golfers hit the fairway 37% of the time, which isn’t bad considering the average for PGA TOUR^® pros in 2025 was 59%.
• The median handicap for Garmin golfers was 14 during the 2025 golf season. Golfers in the United States (12) and Canada (12) had slightly lower median handicaps than their counterparts in Australia (14), France (15), Sweden (15) and the United Kingdom (15).
• In 2025, Garmin golfers saw the biggest improvement off the tee.
• To improve their overall fitness, Garmin golfers increased other activities in 2025. Golfers recorded 49% more yoga activities and 45% more strength training activities as players become more aware of the benefits of increased flexibility and strength.

To view even more insights, check out our latest blog post.

We’ve got your game

As golf season approaches, Garmin offers products to help every player improve their game – from a new watch for junior players, to handhelds, laser rangefinders and revolutionary launch monitors.

• For players looking for help at the driving range, putting green and course, the Approach G82, an all-in-one portable launch monitor and GPS handheld.
• According to the data report, players that use a Garmin launch monitor or simulator show definitive improvement after six months. Golfers looking to raise their game should target the Approach R50 and Approach R10 launch monitors/golf simulators that offer the luxury of teeing up practice or full rounds on a home setup or driving range year-round. 
• The premium Approach S70 GPS golf watch boasts the most complete selection of on-the-course tools and fitness features to help build a better all-around game.
• For golfers that want accurate yardage on the course, the Approach Z82 GPS laser range finder measures precise shot distances up to 450 yards to within 10 inches of the flag.
• As the Garmin Golf Data Report shows, golfers under the age of 20 saw the biggest increase in 2025. Recently, Garmin introduced the Approach^® J1, the first GPS watch purpose-built to help junior players learning the game play with confidence and track their performance.
• Get the most out of golf products with the purchase of a Garmin Golf membership, including Green Contour Data, enhanced aerial imagery, premium CourseView maps and more.

Learn more about all of Garmin’s golf products here.

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