Off Course is back this week with a fantastic show and this is episode 252. Hosted by Dan Edwards, each Friday he gives you a deep look into the world of golf and equipment in a way unlike any other podcast has done before. Today, Vortex Golf joins the show to discuss the brand overall and how they entered the golf market.
It wouldn’t be Off Course without some tangents, but Dan and the Vortex team dive into many topics including making your problem, their problem with an unbelievable Vortex warranty offer. This show has a lot going on and is one you will not want to miss as Vortex Golf goes Off Course.

Episode 252 is here and Dan and Vortex Golf discuss the following topics.
The Vortex Brand as a whole
Key elements of Vortex quality
“Make your problem our problem” and a great Vortex warranty
Deep dive on Anarch and Blade features
And so much more
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Got it started. Love to hear these familiar accents!! ? [ATTACH type=”full”]9347478[/ATTACH]
Pretty cool when you think this will be the last rangefinder I ever buy ?
I have to say, I was absolutely blown away at how much pride these guys have about who their company is, and the things the company stands for.
It was awesome.
Enjoyed this, Sawyer and Luke are great.
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I have to say, I was absolutely blown away at how much pride these guys have about who their company is, and the things the company stands for.
It was awesome.
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Love how they don’t care about the competitors….they just focus on making their own products better!!
Always knew their hunting scopes we great with an industry best warranty. Great to see that move to golf rangefinders
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Love how they don’t care about the competitors….they just focus on making their own products better!!
Always knew their hunting scopes we great with an industry best warranty. Great to see that move to golf rangefinders
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yeah, I’ll be totally honest in saying one of my talking points was how oversaturated the market is with mediocre rangefinders, and the fact that they not only distanced themselves from the competition, but had very little interest in creating comparisons was a massive W from my vantage point.
A willingness to focus purely on what makes you great and let the consumer decide for themselves.. what a concept.
I love the product and the warranty, question for [USER=82894]@Vortex_Golf[/USER] though, if people never have to buy another rangefinder how are you going to keep people buying your products if its a one and done situation? Is it newer must have features that will keep them coming back?
I’ve probably said this too much, but I live like 25 minutes from this place and I’m embarrassed to say I’ve never visited the campus or even knew they had a little Par 3 area.
I’m gonna need to change that.
Such a great company. The Anarch is amazing and I’m glad they’re in the golf space now! I know as an area we take pride in having them in Wisconsin. And the comment about the truck stickers really hits home – because EVERYONE around here seems to have one. And everyone I know has a Vortex hat.
Anyone who hasn’t checked out Vortex really needs to do so.
As someone who picked up an Anarch, very excited to listen to this one
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I love the product and the warranty, question for [USER=82894]@Vortex_Golf[/USER] though, if people never have to buy another rangefinder how are you going to keep people buying your products if its a one and done situation? Is it newer must have features that will keep them coming back?
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Great question! Being new to the golf market, we really are focused on just getting people who may not know who we are familiar with the brand and the people (luckily for us, step one was making a really, really good product). Naturally, you’ll see technology and features continue to evolve, so we think there will certainly be folks that use one of our current units for the long haul, but there will always be that consumer who wants the latest/greatest (golf clubs being a great example here). With how quickly technology can evolve, we’re just getting started and we’re excited for the ride!
[QUOTE=”Vortex_Golf, post: 13157060, member: 82894″]
Great question! Being new to the golf market, we really are focused on just getting people who may not know who we are familiar with the brand and the people (luckily for us, step one was making a really, really good product). Naturally, you’ll see technology and features continue to evolve, so we think there will certainly be folks that use one of our current units for the long haul, but there will always be that consumer who wants the latest/greatest (golf clubs being a great example here). With how quickly technology can evolve, we’re just getting started and we’re excited for the ride!
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It seems to me that the best thing for a brand breaking into any industry is to get people talking for them about their product, and that requires high quality materials and experience.
[QUOTE=”Canadan, post: 13156616, member: 2320″]
I have to say, I was absolutely blown away at how much pride these guys have about who their company is, and the things the company stands for.
It was awesome.
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These two are awesome. Loved getting to sit down and talk with them at the show.
Not sure how one could not like and root for the brand.
[QUOTE=”Jman, post: 13157410, member: 1579″]
These two are awesome. Loved getting to sit down and talk with them at the show.
Not sure how one could not like and root for the brand.
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Next Modelo is on us!
[QUOTE=”Vortex_Golf, post: 13157060, member: 82894″]
Great question! Being new to the golf market, we really are focused on just getting people who may not know who we are familiar with the brand and the people (luckily for us, step one was making a really, really good product). Naturally, you’ll see technology and features continue to evolve, so we think there will certainly be folks that use one of our current units for the long haul, but there will always be that consumer who wants the latest/greatest (golf clubs being a great example here). With how quickly technology can evolve, we’re just getting started and we’re excited for the ride!
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Love this answer.
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Next Modelo is on us!
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Dont threaten me with a good time!
Also loving the crazy stories about stuff they cover under warranty. My friend who works there tells me stories about the scopes, can only imagine the kind of stuff they’ll see in the golf space.
[QUOTE=”Canadan, post: 13156616, member: 2320″]
I have to say, I was absolutely blown away at how much pride these guys have about who their company is, and the things the company stands for.
It was awesome.
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I listened this morning, and that struck me as well. It’s the kind of pride, culture, enthusiasm, humility combo that makes you go check to see if a company has any job openings. And the warranty makes me ponder a new rangefinder occasionally despite not really needing one…but I think I will go check out Vortex binoculars soon.
Vortex folks are great people.
Fantastic episode guys! Loved them mentioning the feedback they are getting here as a way to truly refine and improve the products moving forward. It’s why even if I have small complaints, I still post about them. Anyone who cares, definitely doesn’t want to hear just the good. But damn the product is already good!
Also liked their view on their warranty. If they make a fantastic product, you won’t need to actually cover anything very often,. When it is needed, it’s no questions asked.
it’s pretty cool to see that the guys from Vortex are already having a big impact on the community.
I have yet to dig into this but I can’t wait. Will listen tomorrow on drive home.