Author: Sean Ogle

Updated in January 2024 to provide a long-term wear update. I’ve written about quite a few different TRUE Linkswear shoes lately, and you know what? It hasn’t gotten old. TRUE has done such a good job of putting out shoes that each fill its own unique niche in the world of golf and lifestyle footwear. And guess what? The Lux Hybrid is no different. I once said in a review that the Lux Sport was my favorite pair of TRUE shoes. They’re fantastic on the golf course, providing more stability and water resistance than I expected in what appears to…

Wisconsin is one of those rare states (along with Oregon) where the public golf truly outshines the private golf courses. That’s not to say there aren’t some great private courses in Wisconsin, but the quality of public and resort golf in the State is nearly unparalleled across the country. From Kohler, to Sand Valley, to Lawsonia, and Erin Hills – there are so many good options for the public golfer. That said, where should you be trying to play on a golf trip to Wisconsin? This post will tell you everything you need to know. The Best Golf Courses in…

Leupold Golf flies under the radar. Amidst all the hype of the latest Bushnell products or young rangefinder startups, Leupold has been sitting quietly in the background doing what they’ve been doing for many years: Making some of the best rangefinders in golf. They’re a little bit of an enigma to me. How does a company that makes such a good product seem to stay out of the spotlight? Occasionally I’ll golf with someone using a Leupold rangefinder, and almost always that person is a good golfer, and someone who just seems, “in the know,” for lack of a better…

Over the years I’ve not been shy about the fact that I haven’t had a great experience with the handful of TecTecTec rangefinders I’ve used. At the time, I was hoping it was just me. But I even gave a TecTecTec to a couple friends to try out, they each came back with the same experience. I really wanted to like them, because they had the potential to represent such a good value in the rangefinder world, but to be perfectly honest, I just didn’t think they were very good. Fast forward 3 years later, and I just got my hands on…

Last Summer, I reviewed a shoe that was one of the bigger surprises I’ve had in recent memory: The Payntr X 003. It was the newest model of a new brand, and also their most affordable at around $140. I don’t usually expect much from brand-new golf companies. Even the ones with very experienced people at the helm (like is the case at Payntr). It just almost always takes a few years to really dial in the materials, fit, and aesthetics of a new piece of apparel or footwear. So when I took the Payntr X 003 out to a…

Earlier this year Adidas released the ZG23 golf shoe as a follow-up to their successful ZG21 models. Up until recently, it had been about a decade since I’d worn any Adidas shoes. But then I reviewed the excellent Tour 360 shoes, and it became clear why so many of my readers have said “you can’t have a list of best golf shoes without having Adidas on there.” The Tour 360 shoes are big, heavy, stable, and exactly what a Tour player needs to be able to swing out of their shoes comfortably. But what about those of us who want…

I’ve had my eye on the Jones Weekender Djouffel Bag for awhile. Why? Well aside from the fact it just looks sick, it’s also super versatile and does a few things that you won’t see many other duffel bags do. Recently I finally got my hands on one, and used it for my trip down to Pebble Beach for the Lexus Champions for Charity golf event. I’m not going to lie, when I put it on my bed and started thinking through everything I’d need to bring on this trip, my first response was “there’s no way this is all…

For the last few years, I’ve admired the G/FORE Gallivanter golf shoes from afar. Every time I see someone wearing a pair of them, I can’t help but think “man, those golf shoes are beautiful.” Because in my opinion, they are. I’ve even declared them the “best looking” shoe in golf. They’re the rare marriage between traditional and modern styling that truly work to create something new and unexpected. But for as beautiful and eye-catching as they are, I’ve been hesitant. Nearly every time I see them on the course, they’re being worn by a good player. It sounds funny to…

Stitch has long been making some of the best-looking bags in golf. In fact, the SL2 continues to get my pick as the best-looking golf bag in my best golf bags round up. And with the release of their new MIY SL2 bag – they’re also making one of the most customizable golf bags I’ve ever seen. The MIY moniker stands for “Make it Yours,” and it’s a really unique idea. Essentially they’ve created a modular golf bag. So you can choose which colors and accessories you’d like to include in your bag. To get started right now you have…

I’m going to be totally honest with you here. When I showed up at the course for the first time wearing my new pair of Sqairz Speed golf shoe, there were a couple laughs at my expense. Not because the shoes look bad, but more because their branding can be….a little over the top at times. It didn’t help that I was wearing a pair of highly branded Sqairz socks to go along with them… But honestly, it can be difficult for direct-to-consumer shoes to grab a foothold in the market these days. Consumers are more skeptical than ever. So…