This post was originally published in April 2013, and has been updated as of April 2022. Ever since I first heard about Pronghorn Golf Club I’ve wanted to play the courses there – more so than any other course in Oregon (including Bandon Dunes). There was just something about the exclsuive nature of the resort when it opened that was captivating, not to mention it’s setting in the middle of 20,000 acres of BLM land about half an hour outside Bend. What does this mean? It means despite being just 20 minutes from Bendm, it feels like it’s in the middle of…
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.
Bucket list golf courses come in various forms. As a kid, Pronghorn golf club was my bucket list golf course. It seemed like one of those places that would be impossible to ever play, as someone who didn’t grow up around golf. 10 years ago, I finally played it, and doing so was the impetus for pretty much everything you see here on Breaking Eighty. It’s what inspired me to want to learn more about golf architecture and to pursue playing more of the best golf courses in the world. For some of us, our bucket list course may be…
The Meadow Valleys Course at Blackwolf Run was the second round I played on my first ever golf road trip. It’s a wonderful experience, and shouldn’t be missed on a trip to Kohler. This post was originally published in November 2013, and has been updated in March 2022 for accuracy. After a beautiful (and difficult) round at The Bull at Pinehurst Farms in the morning, I made the 5-minute drive over to Blackwolf Run. I’d be playing the River Course the next day, but I was pretty excited to play Meadow Valleys as I’d heard numerous times that it was…
Update April 2022: I still love this shoe. 4 years after this was originally published in July 2018, I still wear them on a regular basis. But the new Ecco Biom C4 is my new favorite shoe. — I’m going to come right out and say it: the Ecco Biom Hybrid 3 is my favorite golf shoe I’ve ever owned. Period. Does it have the flash and the look of the Nike Flyknit Racer G? No. Does it have the stability of the Footjoy Tour-S? Nope. But is it the best all around performer when you factor in comfort, looks,…
Note: This product has been discontinued by Precision Pro. Please see their updated GPS rangefinder the Titan Elite if you’re interested in this type of device. I first heard rumblings of the Precision Pro R1 rangefinder nearly two years ago, and from the jump, I was intrigued. No, that doesn’t accurately describe how I felt. I was legit excited. Precision Pro was promising a smart rangefinder, that combined a traditional rangefinder with GPS capabilities. On top of that, they were hinting at an extra layer of personalization, as well. I’ll be honest, I had my doubts that the product would live up to…
These days there are countless diet strategies out there. Between keto, paleo, low carb, intermittent fasting, meal planning and dozens of others – there’s no shortage of different ways to try and lose weight. I’ve never really adhered to a specific diet, but I’ve always been intrigued by the concept of intermittent fasting. The idea is you only eat during a specific window during the days to get your body to more effectively burn fat rather than carbs. For instance, all your food intake might be between 11am and 7pm. And you fast the other 16 hours of the day. When…
Every golfer dreams of playing TPC Sawgrass. Each May March (that still feels weird) we watch The Players, we see the drama, and we marvel at the best golfers in the world. And don’t get me started on how many times I’ve teed it up already in various Tiger Woods video games. When it comes to public golf resorts in the US, there are only a handful that I think truly fall into the category of “bucket list” territory. Pebble Beach Whistling Straits Bandon Dunes Pinehurst #2 TPC Sawgrass Obviously, there are dozens of other fantastic public golf courses out…
Until recently, I’d never visited an all-inclusive resort. I didn’t know what free 24 hour room service was. I hadn’t been to a place where you could walk up to any one of a dozen bars or restaurants, order anything, and then just walk away. I’d never envisioned a place where there were delicious snacks and deserts at all hours of the day for your taking. That is, until I spent a few days at the Secrets Cap Cana resort outside Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. But if you’re a golfer, is it worth staying here? The answer? It depends. Let’s see…
Many people consider it sacrilege to come to Scotland and play anything other than a links style golf course. To those people I say, you clearly haven’t played Loch Lomond Golf Club outside Glasgow. Of all the rounds on my last Scotland trip, this was probably the one I was most excited for (and yes, I even had The Old Course on the line up this go around). Why was I so excited for it? For one, it’s arguably the most exclusive course in Europe, so there aren’t many people I know who have had the chance to play it.…
I’ll be honest, when I was first approached about covering Lyle and Scott apparel – I wasn’t familiar with the UK brand. There are a lot of brands that play up their heritage and historic pedigree. For instance, Gap has 1969 emblazoned on a lot of its apparel. 1972 for Nike. Well, they’ve got nothing on Lyle and Scott. 148 years. That’s right, Lyle and Scott has been around since 1874 – that’s a long time. So why have I never heard of them? Well first off, they’re a UK brand and they’ve only just recently started making a push…