Posted on March 13, 2024 Written by Steve Lee

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Both the Bushnell Phantom and Bushnell Neo Ghost have the same display size and calculate distances to only 4 hazards per hole but neither has a scorecard or stat tracking. They will also calculate distances to the front, center and back of the green and come with shot distance measurement capabilities. The biggest differences between the Bushnell Phantom and Bushnell Neo Ghost are that only the Phantom has a magnet for attaching to a cart and Bluetooth capabilities for wireless course updates while the Neo Ghost is cheaper. Also the Bushnell Phantom has more accurate and faster distance measurements than the Neo Ghost.

Attaching the Neo Ghost to your golf cart will require the purchase of a golf cart holder. Also the Bushnell Phantom has Bluetooth capabilities for wireless course updates while the Neo Ghost only has updates via a USB cord and computer. The purchase of a Bushnell Phantom will also include the Bushnell Golf application that will give you close-up views of each hole with front/center/back and hazard distances and overhead views of each hole layout with front/center/back distances. Besides these differences, both Bushnell Phantom and Neo Ghost have exactly the same features including the same display size (1.38″ x 1.38″), front/center/back and hazard distances and shot distance measurement. Also the distances you get from these handheld units are almost as accurate as the distances from the best inexpensive golf laser rangefinders.

Bushnell PhantomLearn More• Bushnell Phantom was released in March 2018 (Neo Ghost was released three years earlier in March 2015) • Bushnell Phantom comes with the same features as the Bushnell Neo Ghost and several additional features including the magnet feature • The Phantom’s BITE Magnetic Mount feature conveniently sticks to place onto any metal surfaces, including metal cart bars, pull carts or the included metal clip (which can be attached to a golf bag or belt) • Metal clip allows the Phantom to be attached to a strap on a bag or belt • Bushnell Phantom comes with Bluetooth capabilities that allows for wireless course updates from your smartphone • Bushnell Phantom comes with a Bushnell Golf application that will give you close-up 3D hole flyovers with front/center/back and hazard distances and hole-by-hole overhead layouts with front/center/back distances. • Huge Display size (1.38″ x 1.38″) – much bigger than the Garmin G10 (0.9″ x 0.9″) and Golf Buddy Voice 2 (1.0″ x 1.0″) Missing Features in the Bushnell Phantom and Geo Ghost – No digital scorecard, stat tracking or layouts of the putting greens.

The Garmin Approach G10 is the best affordable handheld golf GPS device that does not come with the color course maps, touch targeting and larger displays found in the more expensive Garmin handheld models (Garmin G80, Garmin G8, G7, G6, G30). It has many of the same features as the best golf GPS watches, including the Garmin S10 and Garmin S20. The Garmin G10 comes with many features not found in the Golf Buddy Voice 2, Bushnell Neo Ghost and Bushnell Phantom (improved version of the Bushnell Neo Ghost released in 2018) including comprehensive layup & carry distances to hazards, layup and dogleg distances for par 4 and 5 holes, stat tracking and a digital scorecard feature. The Garmin G10 is the smallest handheld golf GPS that Garmin has ever made (the longest part is only 2 inches long which means it is smaller than the palm of your hand) and some people have complained that it is really easy to lose because of its’ diminutive size. If you want a bigger GPS that has a big, clear, easier to read screen, then you should get the Bushnell Phantom instead.

Garmin G10 Hazard InformationLearn MoreYardages – Displays distances to the front, back and middle of the green as well as yardages to hazards, doglegs and layups. The distances are almost as accurate as the distances from the Bushnell Pro XE and Bushnell Tour V5 Shift golf rangefinders. Hazard Distances – Gives the user much better hazard information than the Golf Buddy Voice 2 and Bushnell Neo Ghost. Accurately shows layup & carry distances for sand traps (bunkers), water hazards and out of bounds or other hazards. Displays the distances to the front and back of the nearest hazard along the fairway for par 4 and 5 holes. You can use the up or down button to view the other hazards for the current hole. Accurate layup and dogleg distances for par 4 and 5 holes – Layup distances to the pin are given for the 250, 200, 150 and 100 yard markers. Layup and Dogleg distances appear on the left on the screen and the distances required to reach each layup or dogleg appears on the right. Shot Distance Measurement – You will be able to measure how far your driver, or irons go. With this technology you can accurately determine who got the long drive in your group. Automatic course and hole recognition Green View – Displays the true shape and layout of green and you can manually place the pin for more accurate yardage Stat Tracking – Keeps Track Of Fairways Hit, Greens In Regulation And Putts Per Round Digital scorecard feature – Allows you to keep track of your score hole-by-hole

The Garmin Approach G10, Bushnell Phantom and Bushnell Neo Ghost can show accurate yardages to the front, center and back of the green and measure your shot distance. However, the Garmin Approach G10 displays much better hazard information than the Bushnell Phantom and Bushnell Neo Ghost. The Phantom and Neo Ghost show distances to only 4 hazards per hole and neither has a scorecard or stat tracking. But the Bushnell Phantom and Bushnell Neo Ghost have a larger display.

Only the G10 will display layup and dogleg distances for par 4 and 5 holes, the true shape and layout of green and also includes stat tracking and a digital scorecard feature. Both the Bushnell Phantom and Neo Ghost will not display the true shape and layout of green and will display hazard distances for only 4 hazards per hole. For some of the hazards, they will only give you the distance to the hazard and not the layup and carry distances to the hazard like the Garmin G10 gives you. Also both the Bushnell Phantom and Neo Ghost have no stat tracking or digital scorecard feature.

Why buy the Garmin G10 instead of the Golf Buddy Voice -The Golf Buddy Voice 2 will not display any hazard, layup and dogleg distances -The Golf Buddy Voice 2 has no stat tracking. It will not keep track Of Fairways Hit, Greens In Regulation And Putts Per Round -The Golf Buddy Voice 2 has no digital scorecard feature

*Distances to the front, middle and back of the green *List of Hazard Distances to the front and back of the hazards along the fairway for par 4 and 5 holes. You must use the up and down buttons to view the other hazards for the current hole. *List of dogleg distances and layup distances for 100, 150, 200, 250 (if available) markers *Dedicated Green View button with move the pin feature (displays the shape and layout of the green) *Manual shot distance measurement *Automatic hole and course recognition *Automatic hole advance *Digital Scorecard (easily keeps track of your score throughout your round) *Stat tracking (strokes, putts per round, greens in regulation and fairways hit) *Time/Date *Battery life: 15 hours (3 rounds) per charge *Weight: 1 ounce

*Distances to the front, middle and back of the green *Limited List of Hazard Distances (only 4 hazard distances per hole; information is not as complete as with the Garmin G10) *Manual shot distance measurement *Automatic hole and course recognition *Automatic hole advance *BITE Magnetic mount feature *Battery life: 16 hours (3+ rounds) per charge *Display size: 1.38" x 1.38" (much bigger than the Garmin G10 and GolfBuddy Voice 2)

*Distances to the front, middle and back of the green *Green View button *Manual shot distance measurement *Automatic hole and course recognition *Automatic hole advance *Battery life: 14 hours (2+ rounds) per charge *Weight: 1 ounce

*Distances to the front, middle and back of the green *Limited List of Hazard Distances (only 4 hazard distances per hole; information is not as complete as with the Garmin G10) *Manual shot distance measurement *Automatic hole and course recognition *Automatic hole advance *Battery life: 16 hours (3+ rounds) per charge *Display size: 1.38" x 1.38" (much bigger than the Garmin G10 and GolfBuddy Voice 2)

*Black and White Display *No shot tracking *No club tracking *No automatic shot distance measurement *No Touchscreen *No Smartphone Notification *No Fitness Tracking *No Heart Rate Monitoring *No Club Recommendation feature *No alarm *No countdown timer or stopwatch

*Black and White Display *No Green View *No layup and dogleg distances *No Digital Scorecard *No Stat tracking *No shot detection or tracker *No club tracking *No automatic shot distance measurement *No Touchscreen *No Smartphone Notification *No Activity Tracking *No Heart Rate Monitoring *No Club Recommendation feature *No alarm *No countdown timer or stopwatch

*Black and White Display *No hazard information *No layup and dogleg distances *No Digital Scorecard *No Stat tracking *No shot detection or tracker *No club tracking *No automatic shot distance measurement *No Touchscreen *No Smartphone Notification *No Activity Tracking *No Heart Rate Monitoring *No Club Recommendation feature *No alarm *No countdown timer or stopwatch

*Black and White Display *No Green View *No layup and dogleg distances *No Digital Scorecard *No Stat tracking *No shot detection or tracker *No club tracking *No automatic shot distance measurement *No Touchscreen *No Smartphone Notification *No Activity Tracking *No Heart Rate Monitoring *No Club Recommendation feature *No alarm *No countdown timer or stopwatch

Compact clip-on device fits anywhere – Sleek, Pocket-Sized Design That Conveniently Clips-On To Your Belt, Bag Or Place It In Your Pocket Preloaded Golf Course Maps – Preloaded with more than 41,000 golf courses around the world -Both the Bushnell Phantom and Neo Ghost come with nearly 40,000 course maps, Auto course recognition and auto Hole advance -Both the Bushnell Phantom and Neo Ghost displays front, back and center distances to the flag and displays up to 4 hazard distances per hole -Rechargeable Battery that lasts up to 15 hours Yardages – Displays distances to the front, back and middle of the green as well as yardages to hazards, doglegs and layups Shot Distance Measurement – You will be able to measure how far your driver, or irons go. With this technology you can accurately determine who got the long drive in your group. Automatic course and hole recognition High-Sensitivity Gps Receiver – Acquires Satellites Quickly To Show Distance To Greens, Hazards And Doglegs -Even Under Tree Cover

Display size – G10: 0.9” x 0.9” (23 x 23 mm) Display resolution – G10: 128 x 128 pixels Display type technology – sunlight-readable, high-resolution, monochrome Product Dimensions (Height x Width x Depth(Thickness)) – G10: 1.5” x 2.0” x 0.7” (37.8 x 50.6 x 17.1 mm) Weight (in ounces) – G10: 1 oz (28.2 g)

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