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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…
Hybrids, utility clubs, rescue clubs — by whatever name you want to use, for many golfers, these clubs could be called life savers. Of all the innovations in golf over…
When it comes to the world of golf technology, I’m not sure there’s a single product segment that has evolved further in the last five years than launch monitors. It…
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.…
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Honest Product Reviews and World Class Golf Courses.
Hi, my name is Sean Ogle and I'm the Founder of Breaking Eighty. The goal of this site is to provide honest, unbiased golf reviews to help you find the exact product for YOUR needs. I've personally tested everything we review on the site.
You'll also find articles about some of the best golf courses and resorts in the world.
I started this site in 2012 with the goal of creating the golf website I'd personally want to read. Over a decade later, this holds true more than ever.
I hope you enjoy!
Golf Courses and Travel
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.…
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Oregon is home to some of the most diverse golf in the entire country. You have the closest thing to golfing in Scotland when you visit the world-class resort, Bandon…
Buying Guides
Reviewed: GPS Golf Devices
Traditionally, if you wanted to get a distance on the golf course, your best bet is to have a laser rangefinder. But there is, of course, another option for getting…
Golf Rangefinder Reviews
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Let’s face it: golf push carts have come a long way. From the two-wheeled pull…
I’ve reviewed dozens of pairs of golf shoes over the years at Breaking Eighty -…
Traditionally, if you wanted to get a distance on the golf course, your best bet…
Every once in a while, a golf product crosses my path that makes me stop…
These days, I’ve got music going during most of the rounds of golf I play.…
Choosing the best golf wedges for your game is a very personal thing. Your wedges…
Hotels and Golf Resorts
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.…
Dude ranches offer all-inclusive vacations where guests immerse themselves in cowboy culture while partaking in a wide sweep of Western activities from horseback rides and hands-on livestock wrangling to learning…
I originally played Trump Turnberry in September 2014. This was before more recent routing and design changes – specifically on holes 9-11. It was about 2pm when we first arrived…
This post was written by Ian Critser, VP of Sales and Creative at Mackenzie Golf Bags. This is the first in a new series called “Dream 18” where golfers create…
Private Golf Clubs
Over the last year of playing more and more golf courses I’ve learned that there are two different types of golf outings: there are rounds of golf, and then there…
This post was originally published in August 2013 and was updated for accuracy in April 2022. More so than perhaps any other course in Oregon, there’s a mystery around the…
Words can’t really describe what I was thinking before I arrived at Medinah Country Club. Lucky was an obvious one. Nervous another. But I think my pre-round feelings could mostly…
This post was originally published in January 2014. Quite a few things have changed since then, this has been updated in April 2022 to reflect those changes. A few months…
Golf Bag Reviews
Trying to find the best golf bag for you can often be just as difficult as buying…
Over the last 4 years I’ve played over 150 rounds with Vessel golf bags. The…
For the past 10 years I’ve used a Club Glove Last Bag for all of…
Over the past year or so I’ve started doing a lot more traveling with golf…
Golf Shoe Reviews
I’ve reviewed dozens of pairs of golf shoes over the years at Breaking Eighty -…
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At this point, it’s fair to say that G/FORE has won me over with their…
This G/FORE MG4+ review was updated in March 2024 to add a new G/Fore buying…