Sean Ogle might just have the dream job: testing the latest golf equipment, traveling to play the world’s top courses, and delivering refreshingly honest reviews on his website and YouTube channel, Breaking Eighty. Fresh off trips from Nova Scotia to Vietnam, Sean shares his must-have golf travel essentials. Along with your favorite Reynolds apparel, these picks are worth a spot in your bag.
1. ClubGlove Stiff Arm: This is a must-pack for every golf trip I take. Fully adjustable, it takes pressure off club heads when bags get tossed around in transit. I also hate unscrewing the driver head, and this means I don’t have to.
2. Sun Mountain ClubGlider Meridian Travel Bag: If you’re flying with clubs, this bag resolves an alltoo-common headache. Thanks to Sun Mountain’s ClubGlider system and its retractable wheels, it can be pulled with just one finger. It’s a bit snug if you’re packing multiple pairs of shoes and extra layers, but for most golf trips, it’s my go-to.
3. G/Fore MG4+O2 Shoes: It’s amazing how many brands and styles of golf shoes are out there, but these G/Fore shoes are built for golf travel. The spikeless design delivers tour-level traction with all-day comfort, while added heel padding and a massaging insole reduce fatigue through long rounds and travel days.
4. Garmin Approach S70 Golf Watch: This flagship GPS golf watch puts precise yardages, hole overviews, and shot tracking right on your wrist so you can focus on your swing. The jet-lag advisor fine-tunes sleep and play schedules across time zones, giving you an edge when golf trips take you far from home.
5. Redvanly Pull-On Calvin Chinos: Frankly, any Redvanly pants are a great-looking travel go-to, but these ultra-comfortable chinos really can do anything. They pull on easily with a zipper-fly elastic waist, and they shrug off wrinkles on and off the course. And, they’re stretchy, so they adapt well whether you’re on the road, at the gym, or out to dinner.
6. G/Fore Everyday Shorts: The Everyday style from G/Fore is my all-summer favorite, thanks to a super-soft, super-stretchy waistband that’s forgiving on the road. The 8-inch inseam works on and off the course, helping you to stay cool while looking a bit more polished for post-round plans.
7. Stitch Ultimate Garment Bag and Dopp Kit: Stitch continues to raise the bar in golf accessories. The garment bag converts to a duffle with a single zip and carries suits, shoes, and other travel musts with ease. The dopp kit lays flat and holds plenty.
8. Apple AirTags: An obvious, but necessary accessory. Toss one in your golf bag or suitcase, because at some point, your gear is going to get lost. My dad and I just lost our clubs on our way to Canada, and AirTags were the difference between guessing and knowing where our bags were in real time.
9. Bushnell Tour Hybrid Rangefinder: There are plenty of great rangefinders out there, but this one shines when playing unfamiliar courses. It figures GPS yardages to the front, middle, and back without needing an additional app, and shows them all in the display screen. Push the button to show the yardages with the slope figured in, too.
10. Sonos Roam Portable Smart Speaker: It’s just not a round of golf without music. This speaker delivers serious sound in a compact, travel-ready design that slips easily into a suitcase or golf bag. It’s lightweight, battery-powered, and durable enough to handle everything from warm-up playlists to post-round plans—wherever the trip takes you
