# Episode 69 – Rolling True with Sam Hahn: L.A.B. Putters, Lucky Breaks, and Lessons from the Greens  ⛳️🏛️🎙️

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Podcast: [Golf And Politics](https://stenobird.com/podcast/golf-and-politics-6866604)
Published: 2025-10-15T13:03:00+00:00
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## Resource

This week on Golf & Politics, Matt Parker sits down with Sam Hahn, co-founder and co-CEO of L.A.B. Golf, to unpack one of the most revolutionary stories in modern golf — how a street musician from Eugene, Oregon, turned his passion for tinkering with putters into a company that’s redefining the way players roll the rock. Sam shares the unlikely journey from local music venues to leading one of golf’s most innovative brands — including the moment he almost ran for mayor of Eugene, how a viral Facebook argument helped launch L.A.B. into the spotlight, and what it felt like watching J.J. Spaun’s legendary U.S. Open putt sink with a L.A.B. in hand. The conversation dives into entrepreneurship, perseverance, and putting philosophy — from Phil Mickelson’s golf IQ to why golfers should practice decision-making, not just mechanics. ⸻ 🧠 Topics Covered: How a failed band tour led to golf’s most creative putter brand Why Sam almost traded golf for politics The early struggles (and lucky breaks) that helped L.A.B. Golf go viral What makes the L.A.B. design so different — and why it works Putting lessons from pros like Phil Mickelson, Lucas Glover, and J.J. Spaun How COVID, social media, and authenticity shaped L.A.B.’s rise The future of putting — beyond just putters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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