Built for the Office Golfer
Independent gear reviews by real weekend golfers
About Ryan
I'm Ryan O. — a 12-handicap weekend golfer based in Chicago, IL. I have been playing golf for 14 years, starting on the public courses around Northwest Indiana and working my way down from a 24-handicap through sheer stubbornness and a lot of range buckets. My home courses are the Chicago-area public tracks that most Midwest golfers know well — the kind where a Saturday morning tee time costs $45 and the starter asks if you can play fast.
I started Cubical Golfer in 2024 because every gear review I read was either written by a scratch golfer with a 115 mph swing speed or sponsored by a manufacturer with a vested interest. Neither applied to me — a regular guy with a desk job who plays 25-40 rounds a year, buys his own gear, and wants to know what actually works without the marketing hype. My day job pays the bills. This site exists because I genuinely love testing golf gear and helping weekend golfers make better decisions.
I play year-round when Chicago weather allows it (roughly March through November), practice at the range 1-2 times per week, and squeeze in rounds after work whenever the tee sheet has a late-afternoon opening. If you have ever checked tee times during a meeting, scheduled a "dentist appointment" on a Friday afternoon, or kept a packed golf bag in your trunk all week — this site is for you.
Ryan O. — Credentials
USGA Handicap Index: 12.4 · Rounds per year: 25-40 · Driver swing speed: 94 mph · Home courses: public tracks in Chicago metro and Northwest Indiana · Testing methodology: every product independently purchased and used over 10+ real rounds · Years playing: 14 · Handicap journey: 24 → 12 over 8 years
Our Editorial Policy
I earn affiliate commissions from some links on this site. If you click a link and buy something, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. This does NOT affect my rankings or recommendations. I have declined to recommend products I was paid to promote because they weren't genuinely the best option.
I never accept manufacturer loans for reviews. Every product I test is purchased by me. No manufacturer has editorial control or advance review of my content. For full details, see our affiliate disclosure.
Contact
Email: hello@cubicalgolfer.com
I read and respond to every email within 48 hours. Gear questions, review corrections, partnership inquiries — all welcome. See our contact page for details.
Where to Find Me
How I Test
10+ Real Rounds Per Product
Every piece of gear gets 10+ rounds before I write about it. I form opinions on the 14th hole, not from spec sheets.
Bought With My Own Money
No freebies. No manufacturer loans. Every product is purchased by me using money I could have spent on greens fees.
Written From My Cubicle
I write for the golfer with a full-time job, limited practice time, and a real budget. If you've ever checked tee times during a meeting, this site is for you.
Regularly Updated
Every guide is reviewed annually. Gear that no longer represents best value gets removed — no matter how much I liked it.
By the Numbers
- ✅ 167+ guides published
- ✅ 40+ rounds of hands-on testing
- ✅ 12 handicap (USGA Index: 12.4)
- ✅ 14 years playing golf
- ✅ $0 in sponsored content
- ✅ 100% independently purchased gear