Choosing the right set of irons is one of the most critical decisions a golfer can make. Drivers, putters and wedges are the most celebrated, cursed, and discussed. They tend to get a lot of the attention – not to mention marketing dollars. But your irons are to your golf game what your engine is to your car. They may not be the first thing you see, but good luck getting where you’re going on the golf course without the right ones. Your irons are the most versatile clubs in your bag. And like popping the hood on an automobile,…
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.
Let me start with this: I didn’t expect to find one of the most memorable rounds of golf I’ve played in the last five years in Vietnam. But here we are. Hoiana Shores Golf Club is tucked away on the coast just outside of Hoi An—a ridiculously charming town that looks like it was pulled straight out of a travel magazine spread. Think lantern-lit streets, banh mi that puts every sandwich you’ve ever had to shame, and the kind of beachy, laid-back energy that makes you want to forget you ever had inboxes to clear. But we’re here to talk…
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…
Sunday golf bags have been around forever. No not the company, but the idea of a smaller golf bag, for a smaller set of clubs. Aka, a “Sunday bag.” It was only a matter of time before someone smart came along and built a whole brand around the idea of the Sunday bag – insert, the aptly named Sunday Golf! The team over there has been cool enough to hook up Breaking Eighty readers with a coupon code to make picking up your Sunday bag even more of a no-brainer. Use the code “BREAKING15” to save 15% off anything in…
I’ve reviewed dozens of pairs of golf shoes over the years at Breaking Eighty – many great, and some not so much. Unfortunately, there very literally is no such thing as “one size fits all” when it comes to picking a golf shoe. We’re all looking for something a little bit different when it comes to stability, looks, traction, and price. But hopefully by the end of this post, you’ll have a solid idea of what the best shoe is for you. I’ve personally worn and tested every single one of these shoes over at least 2 18 18-hole rounds…
Ah, the visions of launching colossal, accurate drives. We all dream of hitting bombs. Then reality sets in, and we’re generally relieved just to finally hit a fairway. So often, what starts as an optimistic dream turns to delusion and eventually frustration. So, what’s the problem? Well, for starters, we’re not all world-class athletes in our mid-20s or 30s with prodigious hand-eye coordination like the golfers we watch on TV. The fact of the matter is that we’re all different. Our swings are our own and our physical (and mental) limitations are just as unique. And yet still, even though…
The Garmin Approach R10 made a massive splash when it hit the market in 2021. It was the first-ever golf launch monitor in the under-$1,000 category that included accurate ball and club data and could be used as a golf simulator. At the time, there was nothing else like it. But now there are several competing devices. Actually, you could call some of them copycats of the R10. In any case, it’s time for an updated look at the trendsetting Garmin R10. The R10 may have started this product class of affordable golf launch monitors. But does it still rule…
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…
Even more than price, I think confusion is the biggest barrier to entry for a lot of would-be golf launch monitor owners. There’s so much information out there, much of it conflicting, that it’s hard to cut through the noise to get to the essence of what you should really be considering if you’re going to buy one of these devices. There is no one-size-fits-all best. There’s only what’s best for you. But if you’ve never owned a launch monitor, how are you supposed to know what “best” even means in this context? 10 Questions to Answer Before Buying a…
When it comes to the world of golf technology, I’m not sure there’s a single product segment that has evolved further in the last five years than launch monitors. It wasn’t long ago that the only options for a launch monitor were Trackman and competing products that held price tags well into the five figures. But now in 2025? There are golf launch monitors available at just about every price point, all the way down to a couple hundred dollars. And you know what’s even more surprising than that? Many of them are good. Very good. So before, when the only times…