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

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Podcast: [Off TRAQ Podcast — Golf's Real Conversations](https://stenobird.com/podcast/off-traq-podcast-golf-s-real-conversations-7538422)
Published: 2025-12-09T16:51:32+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/traqgolf/episodes/I-Played-My-Best-Round-as-a-New-Dad--50-Rangefinder-Review--LAB-Putter-Round-2--Viral-Golf-Debate-e3c3l4o
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## Resource

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

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