Author: Sean Ogle

For years the PGA Show felt like it was almost slipping into obscurity. From the first time I went in 2016, each subsequent year felt a little bit smaller. Attending in 2020, it felt like it was half the size as it was when I first started attending. But good news. The 2024 PGA Show felt as big as ever. There was a ton of energy, excitement, and of course, sweet new golf products. In this video, I share 11 of the most exciting things I saw, from 11 of my favorite brands. Here are the featured companies: FlightScope Precision…

I think the G/FORE Gallivanter is the best-looking shoe in golf. Period. It’s gorgeous. Pebbled leather, and a classic silhouette with bold colorways and high-end design – it was one of my biggest surprises of last year. Mostly because I never felt like I was a good enough golfer to pull them off. And while that may be true, they inspired confidence every time I wore them. But you know what was even more of a surprise last year? How much I loved the MG4+ shoes. While they’re very good looking, it was their comfort and performance that won me…

When it comes to consumer-level launch monitors that are actually worth the investment, there aren’t many better devices than the FlightScope Mevo or FlightScope Mevo+. One of the first launch monitors I ever got significant use out of was the original FlightScope Mevo. And now, a couple of years later I’ve upgraded my setup to using the Mevo+ on a regular basis – both are fantastic devices. The team at FlightScope has been kind enough to hook up Breaking Eighty readers with a discount code for both the Mevo and the Mevo+ You can use the code “BREAKINGEIGHTYPLUS” to save 5%…

Every year I go to the PGA Show in Orlando. It’s exciting, exhausting, engaging, and draining – simply put the whole week is a whirlwind. It’s always great to see old friends and discover new products, but the whole experience can be a bit overwhelming. If you’ve never been, the PGA Show is at the Orange County Convention Center right on International Drive. The primary hotel for well-heeled attendees is the Hyatt Regency. Its a large resort that’s located directly across the street from the convention center, and is very much a “scene” when it comes to the show. For…

The team over at Blue Tees has created something special with their new Series 3 Max rangefinder. And they’ve been cool enough to hook up Breaking Eighty readers with a 10% off Blue Tees Coupon Code on the new device! Use the code “BREAKINGEIGHTY10” to snag the discount. You may also be wondering is it worth getting the latest Series 3, or should you pick up one of their older models for less money. Personally, I’d 100% go for the S3. I’ve reviewed all of their previous models, and while there are some highlights, overall I found the S3 to…

This post was updated in February 2024 to add the Taylormade Qi10 Max, Callaway Paradym AI Smoke Max, Ping G430 Max 10k, and Cobra Darkspeed LS. We’ll continue to update throughout the year as new products are released and tested. Ah, the visions of launching colossal, accurate drives. We all dream of hitting bombs. Then reality sets in, and we’re generally relieved just to finally hit a fairway. So often, what starts as an optimistic dream turns to delusion and eventually frustration. So, what’s the problem? Well, for starters, we’re not all world-class athletes in our mid-20s or 30s with…

This post was updated in February 2024 to add Big Max Blade Trio. Let’s face it: golf push carts have come a long way. From the two-wheeled pull cart trolleys you still occasionally see at your local muni, to full-on remote control caddies that whisk your clubs across the course – there are a lot of options out there. I’ll be honest I’m an unabashed push cart user. I have no shame in it, either. There was a time when you might get mocked by your friends for using one, but at least from my perspective, those days are mostly gone. Junior…

Of all the rabbit holes I’ve gone down over the past year, none of been quite as deep or all-encompassing as my newly found relationship with Garmin. I’ve used Garmin products like their Approach R10 launch monitor and Z82 Rangefinder for years. I’ve even reviewed watches like the Approach S42 and the fantastic S62. But for as good as all of those products are, none of them were life-changing for me. Life-changing, that’s a bold statement. I review golf products, nothing should really be life changing. But when I first used the Approach S70 watch – I found myself wanting to…

This post was originally published in April 2014, and updated in February 2024 for accuracy and to compare to some of the best new putting mats that have been released. I don’t know what it is about the SKLZ Accelerator Pro Putting Mat, but I’ve received numerous emails from readers asking if I’ve had any experience with it. I hadn’t, but based on all of the interest I figured I’d better pick one up and give it a shot! The timing worked out pretty well as this last week I moved from a 485 foot square foot condo to a…

There is so much I could write about Sunriver, Oregon, that I’m almost not even sure where to begin. Sunriver is a resort destination in Central Oregon, about 15 minutes outside of Bend. If you don’t live in the Pacific Northwest there’s a good chance you’ve never heard of Sunriver – and I think it’s about time we change that. I’ve been to nearly every major golf resort in Oregon. Bandon, Pronghorn, Tetherow, Silvies – the list goes on. Hands down, there simply isn’t a place with more to do than Sunriver Resort. If you’re a diehard golfer, then obviously…