Author: Sean Ogle

I get sent a lot of golf apparel to try out. Some of it’s good. Some of it’s not. And some of it has worked its way into my day-to-day life as staples of my wardrobe. Redvanly falls into that last box – but it wasn’t always that way. I’ve tested out Redvanly items every year for about a decade now. In the early years, I’d typically find one or two pieces that I liked – but much of it wasn’t for me. Either that fit wasn’t quite right, or their bolder color block signature style was just well, a little too…

If you want to play your best golf, you need to treat your body well. I know that sounds obvious, but it’s something most amateur golfers completely overlook. And now that I’m 40, I can’t get away with ignoring recovery like I used to. The days of playing 36 holes, sleeping on a terrible hotel mattress, and waking up feeling fine? Yeah, those are long gone. We’ll spend hundreds of dollars on the latest driver or a fresh set of irons, but when it comes to investing in recovery tools that help us feel better and perform better on the…

I’ve been a fan of Redvanly for the better part of a decade now. When it comes to luxury athletic apparel in the golf (or tennis) industry, there are few brands that doe it better. And right now? They’re products are better than ever. Literally, as I write this, it’s 6am and I’m sitting in their Larkin Hoodie and Donahue Joggers. I wear their Ranstead Jeans almost every single day. And they might have the best overall lineup of golf hoodies of any brand right now – it’s all that good. But you know what’s better than getting a great…

I wouldn’t call the Sunday Golf Coaster Travel Bag the best golf travel bag I’ve ever used. But here’s the thing: It’s the one I’ve grabbed for every trip lately. There’s something about it that just works (I’ll tell you what that something is in just a minute). When it comes to golf travel bags, I’ve learned there’s no such thing as perfect. Some are built like tanks but weigh a ton. Some are roomy but awkward. Some make travel a breeze but sacrifice protection. The Coaster doesn’t check every single box. There are a few quirks that bug me.…

Cabot Cape Breton is not only one of the most beautiful golf destinations I’ve been, it also features some of the best golf I’ve ever played. You can’t ask for much more than that. Expect a written version of this video soon, but in the meantime, watch to see what it’s like to visit Cabot for the first time. Here’s more from some of my favorite golf resorts.

I started reviewing golf products here at Breaking Eighty in 2012. I’ve spent 13 years becoming one of the most trusted people in golf when it comes to giving my honest take on the golf products I test. Obviously, during that time, I’ve built some great relationships with brands as well. Something I’ve appreciated about (most) of the brands I work with, is that they give me the space to be able to say what I really think. Very rarely (if ever) is there a product review where I don’t say something negative. Because let’s face it, no product is…

For a while there, I’d always be surprised when I reviewed a set of Stix clubs, and they were actually good. But after using them regularly for years? I’m sold. Stix is legit. For the last few years, they’ve been an easy recommendation to friends or golfers who are looking for their first set, or perhaps their first real set after falling in love with the game. So I’m not surprised at all that this new Compete set, geared towards the better golfer, turned out to be very, very good golf irons. But what did surprise me? Just how good…

Choosing the right set of irons is one of the most critical decisions a golfer can make. Drivers, putters and wedges are the most celebrated, cursed, and discussed. They tend to get a lot of the attention – not to mention marketing dollars. But your irons are to your golf game what your engine is to your car. They may not be the first thing you see, but good luck getting where you’re going on the golf course without the right ones. Your irons are the most versatile clubs in your bag. And like popping the hood on an automobile,…

When Justin Rose won the FedEx St. Jude Championship wearing a pair of golf shoes from a brand he’s not even sponsored by, people noticed. Those shoes? The Payntr Golf X Tour Proto RS. And if a major champion who can literally wear any shoe he wants chooses to put these into play for one of the biggest events of the year, that should tell you something about their quality. Payntr has always approached footwear differently than most golf brands. They don’t just make shoes, they make performance tools. Every element, from carbon fiber foot plates to nitrogen-infused soles, is…

I’m a pretty casual dude, so the fact that hoodies are starting to be cool to wear on the golf course? I’m all for it. Yes, there will be purists who think that’s sacrilege, and I understand their point of view. But here’s the thing: most golfers I know aren’t spending their entire day at the country club. We’re fitting in rounds between work, the gym, and life. Why not wear something that works for all of it? Unlike polos or quarter-zips, hoodies are having a real moment right now, and golf brands are finally making them performance-ready without sacrificing…