Sam Hahn: CEO, L.A.B. Golf

Sam Hahn shares how he built the popular golf equipment company L.A.B Golf, what it was like watching J.J. Spaun's final putt at the 2025 U.S. Open, and more.
July 1, 2025

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Mason Reed interviews Sam Hahn, CEO of L.A.B. Golf. Sam shares his intense experience of watching J.J. Spaun win the 2025 U.S. Open using a L.A.B. putter. He also discusses his unique path to becoming the CEO of L.A.B. Golf, the challenges of breaking into the golf equipment industry, and the loyal community that has grown up around the L.A.B. brand. 

Sam explains the "lie angle balance" science behind the putters, and he discusses the emotional connection golfers have with their putters. He and Mason also talk about the challenges and excitement of growing a golf company, the dynamics of professional golf equipment contracts, and the future of golf as a community-driven sport. Throughout the conversation, Sam emphasizes the importance of maintaining the brand's ethos while navigating growth and the potential for golf to foster deeper connections among people.

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