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Garmin Approach R50 SwingBay

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Garmin Approach R50 SwingBay

Garmin Approach R50 · SwingBay · Rain or Shine Golf

The short answer

This Rain or Shine Golf package pairs the Garmin Approach R50 launch monitor and a SwingBay screen and enclosure. Listed from $8,499 to $10,299 depending on the configuration. The launch monitor alone lists at $5,000, so the rest of the package accounts for about $3,499 of the starting price. Plan on 13.5–15.5 ft of room depth for the Garmin Approach R50.

Launch monitor
Garmin Approach R50
Enclosure
SwingBay
Room depth
13.5–15.5 ft
Price seen
$8,499+

Good fit if

  • You want measured spin from the launch monitor

Look elsewhere if

  • You'd rather choose each component individually
$8,498.99Rain or Shine Golf listed price (configurations to $10,299) · seen 30 Sep 2026
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What the package includes

Rain or Shine Golf lists these contents:

  • Specifications
  • Shipping & Returns
  • Why ROS
  • Description
  • What's Included
  • Specifications
  • Shipping & Returns
  • Why ROS
  • All-In-One Launch Monitor
  • THE SIMULATOR COMES WITH THE MONITOR

The main components

  • Launch monitor: Garmin Approach R50 — camera, beside the ball, spin measured
  • Enclosure / screen: SwingBay by Rain or Shine Golf

Configurations offered

  • Choose Your Enclosure:: SwingBay 8' x 10.5' Enclosure Package, SwingBay 9' x 12' Enclosure Package
  • Choose Your Screen Material: Single Layer (Increased Durability), Triple-Layer Premium Screen (Quieter/Less Bounceback)
  • Choose Your Turf: SwingTurf 5' x 5' Hitting Mat, SwingTurf 4' x 9' Hitting Mat

The listing has 8 priced configurations; the price shown here is the lowest.

The room you need

CheckPlan forBasis
Room depth for the launch monitor13.5 ft minimum · 15.5 ft comfortable1 ft screen gap + 8–10 ft ball to screen + 4.5 ft behind the ball for the backswing
Ceiling for a 5′10″ golfer (driver)9′ 2″Golfer height + driver arc + mat + margin

SwingBay dimensions

ItemSeller figure
Size option8x10: 8' H × 10'5" W × 4'2" D
Size option9x12: 9' H × 12' W × 4'2" D
Overall footprint11' W × 15' D × 8.1' H overall
Seller or manufacturer claimEnclosure size: 8x10 or 9x12; Footprint: 11′W x 15′D x 8.1′H.
FOREference calculationDepth follows the launch monitor's placement: radar behind the ball needs ball flight plus the unit distance; camera and overhead units need the golfer, 8–10 ft to the screen and a gap behind it. Check your room.

What it costs to own

ItemAmount
Package (lowest configuration)$8,499
Garmin Approach R50 bought alone$5,000
Implied value of everything else$3,499
Launch-monitor plan over 5 years$500
Five-year total$8,999
FOREference calculationImplied value = package price − the launch monitor's own listed price. It shows how much of the budget goes to the screen, enclosure, mat and projector.

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Fit check for this package

Built from the package listing, the launch monitor's published requirements and our room method.

✓ Required? Check firsti Good to know
  • ✓Room depth13.5 ft minimum, 15.5 ft comfortable for Garmin Approach R50.
  • ?Launch-monitor planGarmin Golf membership (about $100/year) for Home Tee Hero's 43,000+ courses.
  • iLeft-handed playSide-of-ball unit: moves to the other side for left-handed golfers.
  • iDelivery & assemblyLarge packages often ship in several boxes and may need two people to assemble; confirm lead times with the seller.

Specifications

Each figure is labelled with where it comes from. Numbered references link to the source list below.

Manufacturer storeRetailer listingFOREference calculationNot verified

Published specifications

Enclosure size8x10 or 9x12[S1]Retailer listing
Footprint11′W x 15′D x 8.1′H[S1]Retailer listing
Mat size5x5 or 4x9[S1]Retailer listing
Screen materialSingle layer or triple layer[S1]Retailer listing
Optional PC kitAdd a Golf Simulation PC Kit at checkout (gaming laptop, stand, sleeve, mousepad)[S1]Retailer listing
Listed contentsSpecifications; Shipping & Returns; Why ROS; Description; What's Included; Specifications; Shipping & Returns; Why ROS; All-In-One Launch Monitor; THE SIMULATOR COMES WITH THE MONITOR[S1]Retailer listing

FOREference calculations

Room depth (FOREference method)13.5–15.5 ftFOREference calculation
Five-year cost incl. plan$8,999FOREference calculation

Limitations to weigh

  • Package contents and configurations change often — confirm every item on the seller's page.

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Where to buy

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$8,498.99Rain or Shine Golf listed price (configurations to $10,299) · seen 30 Sep 2026
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Questions buyers ask

What comes in the Garmin Approach R50 SwingBay?
Specifications, Shipping & Returns, Why ROS, Description, What's Included, Specifications, Shipping & Returns and Why ROS.
How big a room does it need?
About 13.5–15.5 ft of depth, and roughly 9′ 2″ of ceiling for a 5′10″ golfer with a driver.
Is a subscription required?
Garmin Golf membership (about $100/year) for Home Tee Hero's 43,000+ courses
Do I need a computer?
Built-in 10-inch touchscreen; HDMI out to a projector or TV

Sources and verification

  1. Rain or Shine Golf — Garmin Approach R50 SwingBay — product page and specifications Retrieved 30 Sep 2026

FOREference has not tested this product hands-on. This reference is compiled from the sources above; our calculations are labelled and show their working. Last verified 30 Sep 2026. How we work