The Golf Bandit started the way most golf obsessions do — slowly, then all at once.
I’m Jan, the founder. I picked up a club a few years ago and never looked back. Since then it’s been gadgets, tournaments, early tee times, and a handicap that’s currently sitting at 18 but is firmly headed in the right direction. Golf Bandit is where I put everything I’m learning, testing, and genuinely enjoying about this game — written for golfers who feel exactly the same way.
We cover equipment reviews, tips, buying guides, and everything happening in the world of professional golf. No fluff, no filler. Just the stuff that actually helps you play better and enjoy the game more.
The team behind the content
The Golf Bandit wouldn’t be what it is without two people who know this game far better than most.
Brittany Olizarovicz is a PGA-affiliated golf professional and one of the most prolific golf writers working today. She brings real on-course experience to every piece she writes — if she recommends a club or a drill, it’s because she’s tested it properly.
Ian Hayward is Head of the Pro Shop at Hoebridge Golf Centre, one of the UK’s leading public golf facilities. Ian has spent years advising golfers on equipment, fitting, and how to get more out of their game. His knowledge of what actually works for real players — not just tour pros — runs through everything he contributes here.
Patrick Stephenson is a former Division I collegiate golfer at East Carolina University. Patrick brings a competitive player’s perspective to our equipment and performance content — the kind of insight you only get from someone who has played at a high level and still takes the game seriously.
What we’re about
We know you’ve got options when it comes to golf content. What we try to do differently is keep it honest. Ian fits clubs for real golfers every day. Brittany plays and teaches. Patrick competed at Division I level. And I’m out there every weekend making the same mistakes you are, trying to figure out how to fix them.
If you’ve got a question, a topic you’d like us to cover, or just want to talk golf — reach out at info@thegolfbandit.com. We’d love to hear from you.
