Author: Sean Ogle

As the Founder of Breaking Eighty Sean has spent the last 10+ years reviewing the best golf products and golf courses in the world. He prides himself on only writing about products and courses he's experienced first hand, and helping others find exactly what they need to enhance their enjoyment of the game we all love so much.

With less than 2 weeks left until Father’s Day, you might find yourself scrambling for the perfect golf deal to snag. Don’t worry, I got you! In this post you’ll find all of the best Father’s Day golf sales I’ve seen. I’ll continue to update this as I see new sales get launched, and where applicable, I’ve also linked to my review of the products as well. And if you’re looking for even more gift ideas? Here’s my list of some of the best golf gifts for every price point. $75 Off Vessel Bags (Only See This a Couple Times…

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Earlier this week I arrived at Ballyneal and asked my caddie if I needed to take anything out of my bag. His response? “Oh no way, this is super light. You’re good.” I’m not sure I’ve ever had someone say that about one of my Vessel bags, which are incredibly premium but notoriously heavy. But the new Vessel Lux Stand? They might have just nailed the perfect combo of size, features, build quality, weight, and carryability. The question is, should you pay the premium to buy it over other similar bags? Let’s find out. First Impressions: This is a Beautiful…

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The last time I was at Brasada Ranch was in 2013, back when I attended two weddings there just three weeks apart. At the time, it felt like one of those magical Oregon spots you kind of stumble into—and then can’t stop thinking about. Fast forward 12 years, and I finally made it back—this time with my wife and our 4-year-old daughter in tow. And let me tell you, seeing Brasada through a different lens (and a different stage of life) was eye-opening. I was struck by two things almost immediately: first, I’d completely forgotten how stunning the views are.…

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FootJoy has never really been my go-to when it comes to golf shoes. Not because they aren’t good. They clearly know what they’re doing, and they’ve got the tour presence to prove it. But I don’t know, I’ve just never gravitated towards their look and design. And I haven’t always found as much out of the performance as I would have liked for my personal taste. But the FootJoy HyperFlex are different. Totally different. I took these shoes on my recent golf trip to Vietnam, and I came away genuinely impressed. The HyperFlex blends classic FootJoy DNA with some modern…

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When I first started doing products reviews on this site, Stitch was a golf bag company. Ok, I guess they technically started with headcovers, but to me, they were all about bags. And for multiple years running, I’d even had their SL2 as my pick for the “best looking bag” in my breakdown of the best bags in golf. Well, while they’re still doing bags, the scope of the brand has changed pretty dramatically. They now have an entire apparel line, accessories, travel bags, and even a pair of shoes! Today, I wanted to take a look at some of the latest stuff…

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This isn’t a golf review. But it is about a product from a golf brand. I felt compelled to write it because it’s not that often a new product makes it into my daily rotation. When you first hear the phrase pull-on jeans, your reaction might be similar to mine: a confused mix of curiosity and skepticism. Are we talking about adult jeggings? Something from a 90s workout video? But here’s the thing: Redvanly’s Ranstead jeans are legit. These aren’t some novelty item or fashion gimmick—they’re some of the most comfortable, stylish, and surprisingly versatile pants I’ve worn in years. After living in…

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I play a lot of golf with a lot of different types of players. And from what I can observe, fairway woods, more than any other type of golf club, cause the most second-guessing for the biggest variety of golfers. Sure, many of us struggle with our driver. But almost all of us continue to bash away without any second thought. It may not be working great, but we generally don’t bother to consider an alternative option on most Par 4 and 5 tee boxes. And when we do? That’s right: It’s a fairway wood. And, yes, a lot of…

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When most people dream up a bucket-list golf trip, Vietnam probably isn’t the first place that comes to mind. Or the second. Or even the tenth. But after spending two unforgettable weeks there with my dad, I’m here to tell you: it should be. We were looking for the perfect mix of world-class golf, incredible food, vibrant culture, and just enough adventure to make the whole thing feel special. Thanks to the team at Asia Golf Trips, we found exactly that — and then some. From championship layouts framed by jungle-covered mountains to beachfront holes that felt straight out of…

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Over the last 3 years, Payntr has been (not so) quietly making a name for themselves. What happens when one of the best golf shoe designers in the world starts a brand with an emphasis on performance over fashion? You get Payntr. All of Payntr’s shoes are built with the goal to give the golfer as much of an advantage as they possibly can through the performance of their shoes. I’ve always liked the styling of their models, but it doesn’t take long to notice that many of them do have a similar look to them – which is kind…

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Bushnell has been the name in golf rangefinders for as long as I can remember. Their stuff just works. Great optics. Rock-solid build quality. And a reputation that’s made them the go-to for pros and weekend players alike. But lately? Things have gotten a lot more competitive. Brands like Voice Caddie, Precision Pro, and Cobalt have been cranking out devices that are just as fast, just as smart, and oftentimes just a better value. For the first time in a long time, it felt like Bushnell was starting to fall behind. So when they dropped the A1-Slope, their first compact…

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