Author: Sean Ogle

Recently, I published a list of 10 of the most underrated courses in the world – and people seemed to love it. But a comment I received from a few readers was “This is great, but many of these are private. What about underrated public courses?” Well in going back, only 3 of those were private…but don’t worry, I’ve got you covered anyway! Over the last 11 years since starting this site, I’ve been fortunate to experience a lot of great places. This includes many of the AAA golf resorts like Pebble Beach, Pinehurst, Bandon. You know, the places that…

No golf brand has skyrocketed up the list of my personal favorite brands faster this year than G/FORE. For years, I had an image in my mind of what G/FORE was as a brand. And while yes, many of their designs are too bold or fashioned forward for me, the more subdued styles have been nothing short of phenomenal. I’ve now reviewed 3 pairs of G/FORE shoes, G/FORE pants, and now two of their Contrast Merino Sweaters. And every single one of those are things that I wear very regularly. Today we’re talking about the G/FORE Contrast Quarter Zip and…

For the last few years Stix Golf really only had one option for you, the clubs now known as the “Perform” series. Simply put, they continue to be the very best packaged club set you can buy for under $1,000. Despite having access to far more expensive clubs, I continue to use my Stix clubs regularly. And the 60-degree Stix Wedge has been a mainstay in my bag. But this past Summer, Stix started to evolve their product line. It started with one of the most requested features: the option for chrome irons. Stix is known for its blacked-out motif,…

I’ve now reviewed quite a few TRUE Linkswear shoes, and I continue to be impressed by how diverse and versatile their lineup is. Want a single shoe to wear on a tropical vacation that can do it all? Try the All-Day Knit series. What about a more stable all-day shoe that looks as good as it wears? The Lux Hybrid is where it’s at. A zero drop, “barefoot” style shoe similar to the Nike Free? Meet the OG Feel. Or do you just want a traditional golf shoe that won’t leave the course? True OG Tour. After trying all of…

When you think of the perfect place to retire or have a second home, what are the most important elements to look for? Beautiful views? Tons of activities? Fantastic golf? Ease and accessibility? Whatever it is you’re looking for, I can’t imagine many more perfect places in the world than Hualalai. Well, unless you’re looking for snow-covered mountains, if that’s the case, you’ll need to look elsewhere. Recently, I had the chance to spend 4 days with my family at the Four Seasons Hualalai, and the entire experience lived up to every (high) expectation we had for it. But I…

Updated October 2023 to add a video version of post. Over the last four months, I’ve had a surprising number of people ask me questions about joining country clubs. With golf experiencing a bit of a resurgence, there’s a chance that perhaps you’re thinking of joining one yourself. I’ve learned a lot over the last decade of club membership about what to look for in a new golf club, things to consider that you may not have thought about, and what questions to ask before you join a country club. This post covers all of those. I’ll share some of the hard…

Updated in October 2023 to make comparisons to other products and add long term wear notes. I’ve learned over the years that golf pants are a very personal thing. We’re seeing more variety than ever in the market, and finding a pair that works for your style, preferences, and body type can be more challenging than you might expect. Recently I tried on a pair of modern golf pants from a popular brand and my wife said “those look pants a figure skater would wear.” Probably not wearing those again. Others can be too baggy, too tight, too…pleated? Ok, I…

For many people, the thought of buying your first set of clubs is super daunting. All the brands pretty much look the same… All the price tags are weirdly high… And something just doesn’t feel right about picking up a box set of clubs from Costco that may or may not actually be any good. Trying to find the best golf clubs for beginners used to be really difficult, but these days, it’s gotten much easier for me to make recommendations. Why? Because Stix Golf exists. 10 Reasons Why Stix Makes the Best Golf Clubs for Beginners In my opinion,…

There have been a lot of people waiting for the release of the Shotscope X5 GPS watch and shot sensors – and it’s finally here. Shot Scope has positioned itself as one of the leaders when it comes to swing tracking in golf. Their extremely popular V3 system represented one of the best values on the market for people who wanted to start tracking their rounds. It was very affordable, came with a GPS watch, and there were no subscription fees – which proved to be a great combination. However the GPS watch was pretty barebones, and the app itself…

Over the past year, I’ve now reviewed a number of Payntr golf shoes. I’m not sure there’s a new brand that has impressed me so much in the early stages of their business. While Payntr has been around for a while, primarily making cricket shoes, they’ve been in the golf world for less than 5 years. Usually, it takes at least that long for a new company to find their stride. This is especially true when it comes to something as finicky as footwear. Design, materials, fit – so much goes into it. Anyone can make a polo shirt these…