Episode Details

This week on Golf & Politics, Matt Parker and Rob Ellsworth sit 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.

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🧠 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

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