The Garmin R10 does not require a subscription to use its basic features, such as tracking club head speed, ball speed, spin, launch angle, launch direction, smash factor, and more. However, there are some premium features that require a subscription to the Garmin Golf app, such as:
- Home Tee Hero virtual rounds on 42,000+ courses
- Weekly Tournament Play
- Storage of video clips of your shots in the cloud
- Green Contours for over 8,900 courses
The Garmin Golf app membership costs $9.99/month or $99.99/year. You can also get a 30-day free trial of the membership.
If you are interested in using the Garmin R10 for virtual rounds of golf, weekly tournaments, or storing video clips of your shots, then I recommend subscribing to the Garmin Golf app. However, if you are only interested in using the Garmin R10 for basic tracking features, then you can use the device without a subscription.
Here are some additional details about the Garmin Golf app membership:
- Home Tee Hero: This feature allows you to play virtual rounds of golf on 42,000+ courses worldwide. You can use the Garmin R10 to track your shots and stats, and you can compete with other Home Tee Hero subscribers in weekly tournaments.
- Weekly Tournament Play: This feature allows you to compete in weekly tournaments on different courses each week. You can win prizes and improve your golf game by competing against other golfers from around the world.
- Storage of video clips in the cloud: This feature allows you to store video clips of your shots in the cloud. You can then access these clips on your computer or mobile device to review your swing and improve your golf game.
- Green Contours: This feature provides you with the lay of the green for over 8,900 courses. This information can help you make better decisions about where to aim your putts.
I hope this information is helpful. Please let me know if you have any other questions.