When the Garmin Approach R10 came out in 2021 it was sold out for months. It was arguably the biggest golf tech release of the year, as it was the first portable launch monitor to provide simulator features (well) under $1,000. It offers so much, that nearly 4 years later, it’s still one of the best products in its class. But after the success of the R10, rumors started swirling that Garmin was working on a much more high-end sibling. I’ve heard rumblings for years, but no one seemed to know if 1) this product actually existed or 2) what…
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.
The last time I got properly fit for irons, I was fit for the Mizuno JPX-900 Forged. And I’ve primarily been gaming them ever since. A couple months ago, that changed when I went in and did a fitting for the new PXG 0311 Gen 7 irons. The process was super smooth, and when compared to the O311p or new Black Ops, the results were clear, the best PXG Irons for my game were the Gen 7 0311xp. But do they live up to expectations? I’ve now played 7 full rounds of golf with these new irons, and had numerous…
Over the last decade we’ve seen a number of completely new categories pop up for golf products. Game tracking systems like Arccos or Shotscope… Golf GPS Speakers like the Wingman View or Blue Tees Player… But one of the most unique new categories is also one that has the potential to have the greatest impact on how you experience golf. What is it? The remote caddie. https://youtu.be/2KJqh4qXFZQ You could also call it an electric push cart, follow cart, or any number of other terms, but essentially these are remote-controlled push carts that allow you to essentially walk the course hands-free…
Current Blue Tees discount code: Use code BREAKINGEIGHTY10 to save 10% on eligible new Blue Tees devices. Last verified: September 18, 2026 Shop Blue Tees and use code BREAKINGEIGHTY10 Blue Tees has changed quite a bit since I first started reviewing its rangefinders. The company now makes everything from connected GPS rangefinders and speakers to a portable launch monitor. I’ve used multiple generations of Blue Tees products, and while not every product or feature has been perfect, the brand consistently delivers a lot of technology for the money. Even better, Breaking Eighty readers can use the Blue Tees promo code…
I’ve been saying since 2014 that Arccos Caddie is hands down the best overall golf product out there. There’s simply nothing else out there that can give you the statistics, feedback, and on course information that Arccos can. I’ve played well over 300 rounds with it, and being able to not only figure out what I need to work on, but to also be able to review every shot from my travels is pretty cool. Arccos has been kind enough to hook up Breaking Eighty readers with a 15% off coupon code. Use the code “BE15” to save 15% on anything they…
It’s 2026, and the golf rangefinder market looks nothing like it did when I started reviewing them. GPS is seemingly baked into everything now. Smart rangefinders pair with an app and hand you club recommendations right in the viewfinder. Watches talk to lasers, lasers talk to launch monitors, and everybody’s chasing the same “smart ecosystem” story. So when I sat down to think about whether the Voice Caddie TL1 was still worth talking about in 2026, the honest question was: does a rangefinder that just does one thing really well still have a place in a market full of devices…
Over the last 4 years I’ve played over 150 rounds with Vessel golf bags. The Player III is one of my all-time favorites. More recently I switched off between the Player IV and Player IV Pro DXR. Then there was the Player Air (until one of its legs got snapped off, thanks Delta…). Needless to say, any time a new bag comes out in their hallmark “Player” series, I get excited. When my new navy blue Player V Pro arrived, I was thrilled. Everything about it looks and feels like models of the past, but with some very smart upgrades…
Four years ago I’d barely heard of Reynolds Lake Oconee. Since then, I’ve visited 3 times and I count it as one of my favorite golf destinations in the country. I mean, there’s just so much to like. There are 7 golf courses that each provide a distinctly different playing experience. The Ritz Carlton Lake Oconee is one of the most unique resort hotels in the country with its beautiful lakeside setting. And if you’re lucky enough to be a Reynolds Platinum Member, you get access to insane amenities, the over-the-top Creek Club – and now, the brand-new Richland Course.…
When it comes to golf rangefinders, it’s rare that I see something that’s entirely different than anything on the market. But that’s exactly what you get with the Voice Caddie SL3 rangefinder. We’ve seen GPS “Smart Rangefinders” before. On the lower end, there was the ill-fated Precision Pro R1. Then there’s the most high-tech rangefinder out there, the Garmin Approach Z82. The SL3 is aiming squarely at the latter. It has many of the same high-tech features as the Garmin, but it takes a bit of a different approach. Rather than building all of it’s GPS data into the viewfinder…
For the first 10 years of my golf travel, I used a Club Glove Last Bag for all of my trips. It’s been on dozens of flights, to 14 countries, and is still in fantastic shape given the beating I’ve put it through. But it’s not perfect. It’s a little small, and it can be a bit cumbersome to haul through airports and into hotels. A couple of years back I picked up the Sun Mountain Club Glider Meridian, and it’s been my go-to travel bag ever since thanks to a genuinely unique wheel system that pops out and makes…