Author: Sean Ogle

It’s been 5 years since the FlightScope Mevo Plus was first announced. In that time they’ve rolled out some major updates to that unit – but there hasn’t been a new product from the company since then. So to see them roll out their new i4 rangefinder? It’s really exciting. But should it be? What is the FlightScope i4 rangefinder, and why does it cost $499? Is it game-changing tech or another distraction from the the things you need to be doing to really improve your golf game? Let’s dig into it. What is the FlightScope i4 Rangefinder? About 4 years ago,…

There are few brands in golf that have the momentum that Payntr has right now. They’re finding the rare balance of comfort, performance, and style in their golf shoes that you don’t often see from a company that’s barely 5 years old. But they’re doing it, and people are starting to notice. Especially with the recent release of their Jason Day collab the Eighty Seven SC – which is the boldest shoe they’ve made yet. And the good news for you, is that the team over there has been kind enough to hook up Breaking Eighty readers with a coupon…

For the last two years I’ve been using the Bushnell Launch Pro as my reference golf simulator for my reviews. Why? Because it’s the most accurate launch monitor I own. But as most people know, the Bushnell Launch Pro is simply a rebranded Foresight GC3 unit. Up until recently, I’d never used a GC3, so I couldn’t accurately tell you if one was better than the other. But now that I’ve got my hands on a GC3 and have put it through its paces, I’ve got lots of thoughts. In this Foresight GC3 review I’m going to cover everything you…

Last year I reviewed the Uneekor Eye Mini, and generally came away really impressed. It was accurate, had a great feature set, and frankly, I personally preferred using it more than the more popular Bushnell Launch Pro. So when they announced at the 2024 PGA Show that they were releasing the Eye Mini Lite, I got really excited. The concept? Take the same tracking system as the Eye Mini, but remove the built-in screen and a few of the extra features – and then sell it for a much more affordable price. I’ve finally got my hands on a device,…

Yesterday I blinked, and I realized that it had been nearly 13 years since I started Breaking Eighty. Holy crap. Cue the cliche “it feels like just yesterday I….” But no, really. It doesn’t feel like 12 years ago that I took my first proper golf trip to Whistling Straits, Arcadia Bluffs, and a dozen other courses. It doesn’t feel like it’s been a decade since the first time I played Pebble Beach. And there’s no way it’s been 8 years since I started the Eighty Club. But here we are. To be able to continue doing this full time…

So you’ve heard that the Bushnell Launch Pro is one of the very best golf launch monitors and simulators. And guess what? It is. But you’ve also heard that the Foresight Sports GC3 is one of the best golf tech devices available. And guess what? It is. Now you’ve noticed that the Bushnell Launch Pro and Foresight Sports GC3 look exactly the same. And guess what? They do. Even crazier, you’re hearing about a Foresight Sports GCQuad. What is this, you wonder, and how is it different from these other identical-looking launch monitors? The whole thing becomes confusing as hell.…

There are hotel brands, and then there’s the Peninsula. I’ve been enamored with Peninsula hotels ever since 2010. I was living in Bangkok in a $200/month apartment. To celebrate my birthday I decided to go to the Mandarin Oriental on the Chao Praya river to visit Bamboo Bar – one of the best jazz bars in the city. I got an Aviation cocktail for $10 and couldn’t believe I was spending so much money on one drink. I nursed it for 2 hours. It was on that night I first learned about the Peninsula Hotel. It was across the river from the Mandarin…

When it comes to electric golf caddies, Stewart Golf makes some of the best in the business. But they’re not exactly cheap. Fortunately, the team over there was willing to hook up Breaking Eighty readers with a Stewart Golf coupon code to make buying one of their push carts a little bit easier on your wallet. Use the code “BREAKING-EIGHTY” to save 5% on any electric caddies they sell. Check out their full line up here. In my experience, they’ve also seemed to keep this code active during any sales they’re doing – which at times can result in a…

It took a grand total of 7 days into 2025 to see our first major shakeup in the golf launch monitor world, and it’s a big one. Foresight (and subsequently Bushnell, who is owned by Foresight) has just completely changed their lineup of launch monitors. And, I’m not so sure everyone is going to be happy. What is the Foresight GC3s? What about the Bushnell LPi? And why do you get a rangefinder when you buy the GC3 or GC3s? I’m going to answer all of these questions and more, and help you figure out if one of these devices is the…