Shooting lower scores on the golf courses isn’t that hard. We all inherently know what to do if we want to go low, yet very few of us actually do it. What is it? Improve our putting. It’s kind of wild that the thing that can lower our scores the fastest, is also one of the easiest things to practice. You don’t need a range. You don’t need a ton of space to swing a golf club. You just need a few feet in your living room. But that’s not nearly as sexy (or as much fun) as say, buying a new driver. But there…
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.
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 Contrast sweater at least once a…
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 “BE15” to save 15% off anything in…
To say that 2023 was a good golf travel year would be selling it short. 2023 was arguably the best travel year I’ve ever had. Not only did a see a few dozen new amazing courses, but I got the chance to visit old favorites like Merion, Bandon Dunes, Quaker Ridge, Baltusrol, and many more. But to properly tie a bow on the year, I wanted to do a recap of the 10 best new golf courses I played. Watch the video for the full list. Here’s more about some of the places I mention in the video: Why Kohanaiki…
For years the PGA Show felt like it was almost slipping into obscurity. From the first time I went in 2016, each subsequent year felt a little bit smaller. Attending in 2020, it felt like it was half the size as it was when I first started attending. But good news. The 2024 PGA Show felt as big as ever. There was a ton of energy, excitement, and of course, sweet new golf products. In this video, I share 11 of the most exciting things I saw, from 11 of my favorite brands. Here are the featured companies: FlightScope Precision…
I think the G/FORE Gallivanter is the best-looking shoe in golf. Period. It’s gorgeous. Pebbled leather, and a classic silhouette with bold colorways and high-end design – it was one of my biggest surprises of last year. Mostly because I never felt like I was a good enough golfer to pull them off. And while that may be true, they inspired confidence every time I wore them. But you know what was even more of a surprise last year? How much I loved the MG4+ shoes. While they’re very good looking, it was their comfort and performance that won me…
When it comes to consumer-level launch monitors that are actually worth the investment, there aren’t many better devices than the FlightScope Mevo or FlightScope Mevo+. One of the first launch monitors I ever got significant use out of was the original FlightScope Mevo. And now, a couple of years later I’ve upgraded my setup to using the Mevo+ on a regular basis – both are fantastic devices. The team at FlightScope has been kind enough to hook up Breaking Eighty readers with a discount code for both the Mevo and the Mevo+ You can use the code “BREAKINGEIGHTYPLUS” to save 5%…
Every year I go to the PGA Show in Orlando. It’s exciting, exhausting, engaging, and draining – simply put the whole week is a whirlwind. It’s always great to see old friends and discover new products, but the whole experience can be a bit overwhelming. If you’ve never been, the PGA Show is at the Orange County Convention Center right on International Drive. The primary hotel for well-heeled attendees is the Hyatt Regency. Its a large resort that’s located directly across the street from the convention center, and is very much a “scene” when it comes to the show. For…
The team over at Blue Tees has created something special with their new Series 3 Max rangefinder. And they’ve been cool enough to hook up Breaking Eighty readers with a 10% off Blue Tees Coupon Code on the new device! Use the code “BREAKINGEIGHTY10” to snag the discount. You may also be wondering is it worth getting the latest Series 3, or should you pick up one of their older models for less money. Personally, I’d 100% go for the S3. I’ve reviewed all of their previous models, and while there are some highlights, overall I found the S3 to…
This post was updated in February 2024 to add the Taylormade Qi10 Max, Callaway Paradym AI Smoke Max, Ping G430 Max 10k, and Cobra Darkspeed LS. We’ll continue to update throughout the year as new products are released and tested. 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…