Author: Sean Ogle

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…

If you’re a golf hardcore, you’ve without question dreamed of a home golf simulator setup. I mean, is there anything cooler than the idea of being able to play golf without leaving your house? And even if you’re a golf newcomer, mainstream exposure to simulators through places like Topgolf may have piqued your interest. The thing is: There’s never been a better time to consider a golf simulator for your home. Why? Because golf simulators used to be totally cost-prohibitive. They were the stuff of dreams, not reality, for most of us. Not anymore. We’re going to show you that…

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…

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…

So you’re considering buying a golf launch monitor. Good idea. With all the advances in tech right now, it’s finally financially feasible for the average person to get legitimate data on their game. But if you pull the trigger on a purchase, do you really know how to use a golf launch monitor? Like, do you understand what all of the data points these things spit out mean? Will you be able to interpret the numbers in a way that will actually helps you improve your golf game? That’s what we’re getting into today. Because beyond the marketing and advertising…

After a couple years without any major updates to their signature SL2 golf bag, over the last few months we’ve seen two major releases from Stitch. The first is the modular SL2 MIY golf bag, which did a pretty major redesign of their iconic SL2 and introduced the ability to switch out components to provide different colors and functionality. A few months after that, Stitch released the SL2 Air Walker – the bag we’re talking about today. It uses the same design language of the new MIY bag, doesn’t have the modular component, but uses lighter materials than any other…

Normally when I travel I forgo my typical non-fiction business books and find a trashy Clive Cussler adventure novel to read. However, on a recent trip out to New York City I came across the book Every Shot Counts by Mark Broadie – and figured it would be worth a read. Every Shot Counts is essentially a book about shaking up the way stats are kept in golf. Traditionally we’ve tracked stats that have very little relevance towards actually improving your game. Greens in regulation don’t necessarily mean a whole lot if we can’t tell how we got there in…

This Vessel Player IV Pro DXR review was updated in January of 2024 to add a video comparing Player IV DXR models vs non-DXR models. Over half of my rounds in the last 3 years have been played with a Vessel golf bag. In most cases, this might not be a very impressive statistic. But considering my job is to review golf bags (among many other things), the fact one brand has gotten so much use is notable. The Vessel Player III for years had been my pick for the Best “Overall” Golf Bag. The looks, materials, and functionality were…

This post was updated in January 2024 to include comparisons to the new Arccos Link Pro. The evolution of Arccos has been pretty impressive to follow along with. I fully saw the promise of Arccos when I played my first round with it way back in 2014 – before it was even released to the public. The first product and app worked well, but there was clearly room to improve. Then the launched updated sensors with Arccos 360. After that they rebranded to Arccos Caddie and gave the app a huge overhaul by introducing an AI powered Caddie (that actually works). Note:…