Playslike Distance Icons; Measuring Distance With Touch Targeting; Viewing Measured Shots - Garmin Fenix 8 Series Owner's Manual

PlaysLike Distance Icons

The PlaysLike distance feature accounts for elevation changes on the course, wind speed, wind direction, and
air density by showing the adjusted distance to the green. During a round, you can tap a distance to the green to
view the PlaysLike distance. You can swipe up or press
each of the factors.
TIP: You can configure what data is factored into the PlaysLike adjustments in the activity settings
Settings, page 27).
: Distance plays longer than expected.
: Distance plays as expected.
: Distance plays shorter than expected.
: The difference in the distance due to elevation changes.
: The difference in the distance due to the wind speed and direction.
: The difference in the distance due to the air density.
PlaysLike Settings
During a round, press
Wind: Enables wind speed and direction to be included in the PlaysLike distance adjustments.
Weather: Enables air density to be included in the PlaysLike distance adjustments.
Home Conditions: Allows you to manually change the altitude, temperature, and humidity settings used for the
air density.
NOTE: It can be helpful to set weather conditions that match where you typically play. If they do not match
the conditions at your normal course locations, the air density adjustments may seem inaccurate.

Measuring Distance with Touch Targeting

While playing a game, you can use touch targeting to measure the distance to any point on the map.
1 While playing golf, tap the map.
2 Tap or drag your finger to position the target circle
You can view the distance from your current position to the target circle, and from the target circle to the pin
location.
3 If necessary, use the slider on the right side of the screen to zoom in or out.

Viewing Measured Shots

Your device features automatic shot detection and recording. Each time you take a shot along the fairway, the
device records your shot distance so you can view it later.
TIP: Automatic shot detection works best when you wear the device on your leading wrist and make good
contact with the ball. Putts are not detected.
1 While playing golf, press
2 Select Measure Shot.
Your last shot distance appears.
NOTE: The distance automatically resets when you hit the ball again, putt on the green, or move to the next
hole.
3 Press and select Previous Shots to view all recorded shot distances.
NOTE: The distance from the most recent shot also displays at the top of the hole information screen.
Apps and Activities
, and select Settings > PlaysLike.
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to see how much the distance has changed due to
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