Author: Sean Ogle

I’ve tested over 40 golf rangefinders here at Breaking Eighty. And if there’s one golf product category that you’d expect to be a bit of a commodity, this is it. I mean, all you really want is to get a distance to the pin as quickly as possible, right? How many different features can you add? Why is one rangefinder $100 and another is $600? Well, it’s pretty amazing how many different nuances there are. And the good news is that depending on what you’re looking for, you may not need to spend a ton of money to get a…

I play a lot of golf with a lot of different types of players. And from what I can observe, fairway woods, more than any other type of golf club, cause the most second-guessing for the biggest variety of golfers. Sure, many of us struggle with our driver. But almost all of us continue to bash away without any second thought. It may not be working great, but we generally don’t bother to consider an alternative option on most Par 4 and 5 tee boxes. And when we do? That’s right: It’s a fairway wood. And, yes, a lot of…

When most people dream up a bucket-list golf trip, Vietnam probably isn’t the first place that comes to mind. Or the second. Or even the tenth. But after spending two unforgettable weeks there with my dad, I’m here to tell you: it should be. We were looking for the perfect mix of world-class golf, incredible food, vibrant culture, and just enough adventure to make the whole thing feel special. Thanks to the team at Asia Golf Trips, we found exactly that — and then some. From championship layouts framed by jungle-covered mountains to beachfront holes that felt straight out of…

Over the last 3 years, Payntr has been (not so) quietly making a name for themselves. What happens when one of the best golf shoe designers in the world starts a brand with an emphasis on performance over fashion? You get Payntr. All of Payntr’s shoes are built with the goal to give the golfer as much of an advantage as they possibly can through the performance of their shoes. I’ve always liked the styling of their models, but it doesn’t take long to notice that many of them do have a similar look to them – which is kind…

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,…

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…