The Desk

The Research Desk

Mulligan Memo is an independently operated golf gear research desk, organized into five beats. Here's exactly how the guides get made — and what we will and won't claim.

Let's be plain about how this works. Mulligan Memo is independently operated, and research, drafting and production use AI systems working under a strict editorial contract: picks are synthesized from manufacturer specifications, owner reviews and independent test data — never from paid placements, and never from invented test numbers. No guide on this site claims hands-on testing, ownership, or personal use, because none happened. What we promise instead: every claim traceable to a source, every update dated, every affiliate link disclosed, and a deals ledger that names fake "was" prices instead of repeating them. When something is editorial judgment rather than measurement, we say so. The desk is organized into five beats:

Beginners, Balls & BuyingThe Beginners & Balls Desk

The getting-started beat: golf balls, complete beginner sets, junior sizing, and the gear questions every new player asks. The editorial rule here is that the right gear is usually cheaper and simpler than the marketing wants you to believe — recommendations come from sifting owner reviews, manufacturer specs, and independent ball testing, never a paid placement.

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Clubs & the Long GameThe Clubs Desk

The ball-striking beat: drivers, irons, hybrids, wedges, and the shaft-and-loft details that quietly decide where your ball ends up. The standing doctrine is forgiveness over hype — this desk leans on published fitting data, robot and launch-monitor testing from independent reviewers, and a healthy distrust of spec sheets.

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Golf Tech & GadgetsThe Tech Desk

The gadget beat: rangefinders, GPS watches, and home launch monitors. The house allergy is paying for features you'll never use — subscription traps especially. Before anything earns a recommendation, accuracy and battery claims get cross-checked against independent testing.

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Putting & PracticeThe Practice Desk

The scoring-zone beat: putters, putting mats, and the training aids that genuinely move the needle (and the many that don't). The house position is that cheap, consistent practice beats expensive gear, and every pick gets weighed against one question — will it really help you hole more putts?

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Accessories, Grips & CareThe Accessories Desk

The gear that touches you every round: grips, gloves, shoes, bags, push carts, and keeping it all clean and re-gripped. This beat is detail-obsessed about fit, comfort, and durability — and it will always tell you when a $12 fix beats a $200 upgrade.

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How We ResearchThe standard behind every pick

None of us are paid to recommend anything, and a brand can't buy a better review. We build recommendations from the best information available — verified specs, independent and owner testing, and long-term reliability — and we cross-check claims before printing them. We don't fabricate test data. If we can't stand behind a number, we leave it out or label it as a manufacturer claim. Spot something we got wrong? Tell us on the About page — corrections always welcome.