I Played My Best Round as a New Dad + $50 Rangefinder Review, LAB Putter Round 2 & Viral Golf Debate

New dad, no range time, stuck in traffic, shows up late… and somehow plays one of his best rounds of the year.

In this episode, Charles breaks down how a single swing thought (footwork!) completely changed his game — and why training while holding a newborn actually works. 

We also review the $50 Amazon rangefinder vs a $550 Bushnell Pro XE, talk LAB putter feel and inserts, and debate the Golf Digest “Build Your Ultimate Round” challenge.

Whether you’re a golf dad, gear nerd, or someone trying to get better without touching a range, this episode hits all the relatable pain points.

⛳ Chapters00:00 – Solo Dad Golf Hour01:19 – Stressful No-Warmup Round05:50 – LAB DF3 Putter Review Round 209:44 - LAB DF3 Insert Sighting11:29 – Testing the $50 Rangefinder vs Bushnell20:49 – What New Dads Can Actually Train at Home27:28 – Ultimate Round Golf Draft ($80 Challenge)

🎧 Topics

• Playing well with no warmup
• Footwork training at home with a newborn
• LAB DF3 putter performance & feel
• $50 rangefinder vs $550 Bushnell
• Why slope readings differ so much
• Building your “Ultimate Round” with $80
• Hole-in-one odds vs albatross rarity
• Simulator hole-in-one challenge debate