ABOUT GOLFCLOTHING.COM
The Independent Authority on Golf Apparel
We're golfers who write about golf clothing. Everything we publish is independently tested, editorially independent, and never pay-to-play.
Our Mission
GolfClothing.com exists to answer the question every golfer eventually asks: What should I actually wear? Not in the abstract — at this course type, in this climate, with this budget, for this body type.
The golf apparel market is noisy. Every brand claims superior performance. Every polo is "tour-inspired." Every jacket is "waterproof." Most of these claims are technically true in controlled conditions and meaningless in a real round of golf. We exist to cut through that noise.
Our guides are built around a simple premise: we wear what we recommend, on actual courses, across multiple rounds, before publishing a verdict. No exceptions. If we haven't played in it, we haven't reviewed it.
We cover men's and women's golf clothing across every price tier — from budget-friendly options under $50 to premium brands at $200+. We maintain guides for extended and plus sizing, because the golf apparel industry has historically underserved those categories. We write style guides that explain dress codes at every course type, because nothing is more frustrating than being turned away at the pro shop.
How We Test Golf Clothing
Our testing protocol is straightforward and non-negotiable:
Our Team
GolfClothing.com is produced by a small team of writers, editors, and testers with direct experience in golf, apparel, and editorial media. No generalist content farms. No AI-written reviews of products nobody tested.
James Merritt
Editor-in-Chief
James has played golf since age 14 and spent a decade writing about performance apparel for trade publications before founding GolfClothing.com. He has reviewed gear at public courses, semi-private clubs, and PGA Tour events. His handicap is a 7.
Alicia Kim
Women's Apparel Editor
Alicia played collegiate golf and has covered women's sportswear professionally for eight years. She brings a competitive golfer's perspective to every women's guide she writes — focusing on what actually holds up during a real round, not a fitting room visit.
Tom Calloway
Footwear & Accessories Editor
Tom is a former footwear buyer who now focuses on golf shoes and accessories full-time. He has walked thousands of holes in hundreds of shoes and maintains detailed testing logs on every model he evaluates. His passion for waterproofing claims is borderline obsessive.
Dana Reyes
Commerce & Affiliate Editor
Dana manages our affiliate relationships, price tracking, and commerce integrity. She ensures every 'Check Price' link in our guides points to the best available price and that every affiliate relationship is disclosed accurately and completely.
Editorial Principles
Our editorial independence is non-negotiable. The following rules govern every piece of content we publish:
- No paid rankings. No brand can pay to appear in our "best of" guides. Rankings are determined entirely by testing performance and editorial judgment.
- No gifted-only reviews. When brands send us product samples, we disclose it. But gifted samples are treated identically to purchased gear — they earn no preferential treatment.
- No affiliate-influenced verdicts. We maintain affiliate relationships with multiple retailers. These relationships never influence which products we recommend or how we rank them. We recommend the best product regardless of commission rate.
- No "sponsored content" masquerading as editorial. If a brand has paid for placement on this site, it will be labeled "Sponsored" in a format that cannot be mistaken for editorial content. We have no current sponsored content arrangements.
- Corrections policy. When we get something wrong, we correct it prominently and explain the change. Our guides carry a "Last updated" date so readers can assess currency.
Affiliate Disclosure
GolfClothing.com participates in affiliate advertising programs. When you click a product link marked as an affiliate link and make a purchase, we may receive a commission at no additional cost to you. Affiliate relationships exist with retailers including Amazon, Golf Galaxy, PGA TOUR Superstore, and brand-direct programs.
These commissions are how we fund our testing, writing, and editorial operations. They do not influence our recommendations. We would rather recommend a product with no affiliate program than a worse product that earns us a higher commission.
All affiliate links are marked with rel="nofollow sponsored noopener" and routed through our /go/ redirect system for transparency. You can always see where a link leads before clicking.
Contact Us
We read every message, though response times vary based on volume. Please direct inquiries to the appropriate category:
- Editorial corrections or factual errors: Contact form — mark subject "Editorial Correction"
- Press and brand inquiries: Contact form — mark subject "Press / Brand"
- Reader questions: Contact form — we answer golf clothing questions when we can
We do not accept unsolicited guest posts, paid link insertions, or sponsored article placements.