Paul Liberatore, Esq.
Founder & CEO
A self-taught golfer, Paul has spent more than a decade producing golf education and gear content across YouTube, social media, the Behind the Golf Brand podcast, and Golfers Authority.
Our mission
About Golfers Authority
Finding the best golf gear. No hype. One product at a time.
Why we exist
Useful answers from people who know the game
Golf equipment is expensive, technical, and full of marketing claims. Golfers Authority combines hands-on testing, teaching experience, fitting knowledge, and clear writing so golfers can buy with confidence.
Our reviews explain who a product is for, where it falls short, and what we learned using it—not just what appears on the manufacturer’s spec sheet.
People behind the testing
Meet our team
Scott Barton
Senior Writer & PGA Instructor
Scott is a professional PGA instructor who has been passionate about the game of golf his entire life.
Gary Wolf
Writer & PGA Instructor
Gary is a professional PGA instructor who has taught golfers in Phoenix for more than 14 years.
David Blake
Golf Rules Expert
David works in the golf industry in Australia, responding to Rules questions and running educational workshops.
Damon Burrow
Club Tester & Writer
Damon focuses on the technical side of golf-club design, fitting, and hands-on equipment testing.
Todd Batt
Writer & Master Fitter
Todd owns All About Golf, one of Arizona’s leading independent golf stores, and brings practical fitting expertise to the team.
Nicholas Laffin
Marketing Manager
Nick has more than seven years of social-media experience helping companies grow their audiences.
Brian Frazier
Ambassador Manager
Brian is a data architect, golfer, and family man who supports the Golfers Authority ambassador community.
Tony Liberatore
Writer & Editor
Tony—“Pops” to the team—is Paul’s dad, an avid golfer, editor, and inventor of golf training aids.
Nick Craft
Senior Editor
Nick is a litigating attorney and golfer who brings a sharp editorial eye to Golfers Authority content.