Sometimes the best gear discoveries happen when you least expect them. In my case, it was at 2am in Nova Scotia, staring at a baggage carousel that had delivered neither my dad nor our golf bags. You’d think I would have learned my lesson by now. I’ve made it a habit to travel wearing a pair of golf shoes – usually my TRUE All Day Knits – specifically for situations like this. It saved me when I played Aronimink and Merion back-to-back a couple of years ago when my bag decided to take a detour. But this time? All my…
Author: Sean Ogle
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.
I’ll be honest with you: I went into testing the MaxFli Tour and Tour X golf balls with a hefty dose of skepticism. It wasn’t until just before getting these balls to review that I realized MaxFli is the in-house brand for Golf Galaxy and Dick’s Sporting Goods. And look, those are household names, but when you think about in-house brands for big box stores, your mind doesn’t exactly jump to “best of the best” in terms of quality. Unless, of course, we’re talking about Kirkland Signature here. But here’s the thing: this ball genuinely surprised me. The overall promise…
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…
About 7 years ago I decided to get more serious about my sleep health. I ended up investing in the Ooler Sleep System by Sleep.Me, and I used it every night for 3 years. Overall, I had a good experience with it. Sure it never quite got as cold as I wanted it to, there were some reliability issues, and it was a little louder than I’d prefer – but it did a pretty good job of helping aid my sleep. About four years ago, I started hearing more and more about the Eight Sleep System. I’d been considering upgrading…
There’s no brand in golf that I’ve been more excited by over the last year than G/FORE. Honestly, for years it felt too flashy for me. But while G/FORE is a bit of a polarizing brand, what I’ve found is that they actually have something for everyone (and probably more for you than you might think.) The more pairs of their shoes I try, the more I’m falling in love with how comfortable they are, and even some of the bold styling as well. Their pants are my absolute favorite in golf, and I wear the Merino wool crewneck sweater at least…
I’ve been using Precision Pro golf rangefinders for years now, and with every single product they release – they are getting better and better. One of their latest and best to date is the Precision Pro Titan Slope, which I truly believe is one of the best rangefinders on the market for most people. While they’re not doing coupon codes for most people these days, you can use their own code WELCOME10 to save 10% on any new rangefinder. Not sure if a Precision Pro Rangefinder is the perfect fit for you? Check out some of our reviews to get…
A couple of months ago, I found myself at the Oregon State Fair sitting in a $13,000 massage chair. And let me tell you – it was glorious. Everything about it felt incredible. The rollers hit every pressure point perfectly, the heat was dialed in, and for those 15 minutes, I genuinely felt like I was getting a professional massage. But here’s the thing: dropping $13,000 on a massage chair is absolutely insane for most people (myself included). And even if you could afford it, there’s something about being “the guy with the massage chair” that feels a little… off.…
When it comes to electric golf caddies, Stewart Golf makes some of the best in the business. But they’re not exactly cheap. Fortunately, the team over there was willing to hook up Breaking Eighty readers with a Stewart Golf coupon code to make buying one of their push carts a little bit easier on your wallet. Use the code “BREAKING-EIGHTY” to save 5% on any electric caddies they sell. Check out their full line up here. In my experience, they’ve also seemed to keep this code active during any sales they’re doing – which at times can result in a…
Living in the Pacific Northwest, we truly experience four distinct seasons. We get hot, we get cold, and we get everything in between. And one of the most versatile pieces you can have in your arsenal? A golf vest. Whether you’re layering it with a jacket to stay extra warm or just need something to take the bite off those early morning shoulder season rounds, every golfer should have a high-quality vest in their locker. Full disclosure? Up until the last couple of years, I’ve never been much of a vest guy. I just went straight to the jacket or…
Trying to find the best golf bag for you can often be just as difficult as buying a new set of clubs. It’s not just about picking the “pretty one.” There’s more competition than ever in the world of golf bags, with most brands having dozens of different products and styles to choose from. The good news is that we’ve got you covered. Over the last year, we’ve reviewed a bunch of different golf bags, and have a really good sense of the pros and cons of the most popular bags on the market. In this review of the best golf bags…