The Desk

Who writes Mulligan Memo

A small, independent golf gear desk. Each of us covers a beat we actually care about — and every recommendation is researched, cross-checked, and never paid for.

Mulligan Memo is written by a handful of golf-obsessed writers, each focused on a corner of the game. We publish under consistent bylines so you always know whose take you're reading. We're upfront about how we work: our picks come from owner reviews, manufacturer specs, and independent test data — not from paid placements, and not from invented test numbers. When something is our opinion, we say so.

Beginners, Balls & BuyingHank Sullivan

Hank runs the getting-started desk: golf balls, complete beginner sets, junior sizing, and the gear questions every new player asks. He's allergic to overspending and to jargon, and his rule of thumb is simple — the right gear is usually cheaper and simpler than the marketing wants you to believe. Hank's recommendations come from sifting owner reviews, manufacturer specs, and independent ball testing, never a paid placement.

Dispatches by Hank Sullivan

Clubs & the Long GameWalt Carrick

Walt covers ball-striking gear: drivers, irons, hybrids, wedges, and the shaft-and-loft details that quietly decide where your ball ends up. He's read every "longest driver ever" headline and trusts forgiveness over hype. Walt leans on published fitting data, robot and launch-monitor testing from independent reviewers, and a healthy distrust of spec sheets.

Dispatches by Walt Carrick

Golf Tech & GadgetsMaya Chen

Maya handles the gadget desk: rangefinders, GPS watches, and home launch monitors. She loves good data and hates paying for features you'll never use — looking at you, subscription fees. Before anything earns a recommendation, Maya cross-checks accuracy and battery claims against independent testing.

Dispatches by Maya Chen

Putting & PracticeCharlie Beck

Charlie writes about the scoring zone: putters, putting mats, and the training aids that genuinely move the needle (and the many that don't). Charlie's a believer that cheap, consistent practice beats expensive gear, and weighs every pick against one question — will it really help you hole more putts?

Dispatches by Charlie Beck

Accessories, Grips & CareRosa Marin

Rosa covers the gear that touches you every round: grips, gloves, shoes, bags, push carts, and keeping it all clean and re-gripped. She's detail-obsessed about fit, comfort, and durability, and she'll always tell you when a $12 fix beats a $200 upgrade.

Dispatches by Rosa Marin

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.