Founder Files

A series of videos with our founder Sam Goulden that focus on transparency and education and highlight our story, mission, and products.

EPISODE 1

Origin Story

Sam Goulden’s journey in golf began in Washington, Missouri, where he grew up.

Despite being more passionate about skateboarding during his youth, he played golf through his college years. This unconventional path gave him a unique perspective on the sport.

His real passion, however, was teaching.

For ten years, Sam traveled across the United States, learning from some of the best golf coaches in the world. He meticulously absorbed diverse coaching methods and philosophies, which he then brought back to small-town America, significantly improving his students' performance...

EPISODE 2

The Genesis of MNML GOLF

From LA to Puerto Rico to Bali and back to LA, it took me traveling the world to learn my why.

I played competitively for almost 10 years and when I stopped, I had no idea how much of my life had been consumed in the passionate pursuit of a dream.

Starting MNML GOLF in 2018 gave me that passion back and now has become something more fulfilling than I ever could have imagined.

EPISODE 3

For The Player

Finding something that you can work toward mastering is one of the most rewarding and beautiful things in life.

For every golfer who reaches that place, they enter a realm where every decision they make answers the question, does this help me reach my goals - does this help me become a better golfer, or not.

It becomes less about looking good or being cool and more about the mastery journey.

When you reach that place, MNML GOLF is for you.

EPISODE 4

For The Planet

Every single thing we purchase is leaving behind a legacy - and likely some trash - for generations to come

In 2018 I was determined to offer golf products for the modern player.

At the same time, I was diving deeper into the effects businesses have on the planet.

Through research, countless iterations, and finally the financial capabilities, we are proud to offer products that are a little less bad for the planet.

EPISODE 5

Trade-It-Forward

The Trade It Forward program minimizes waste and helps others. Thanks to you, we’ve donated over 1,200 golf bags to junior golfers.

If you’d like to participate, simply purchase your Trade-It-Forward MR1 Bag, and we'll send you a shipping label to get your trade-in bag into the hands of a junior golfer.

As a thank you, we're adding a free Bluetooth Speaker to your order.

EPISODE 6

Manufacturing + Product Costs

That's something that I personally don't want to hide.

The only way we can be comfortable being upfront with the cost is to sell our products at a fair price.

We are committed to being open about the costs involved in producing our products, breaking down what goes into the pricing of each item. This includes material costs, labor, packaging, and other factors, helping customers understand why products are priced as they are.

We use the highest quality recycled materials to ensure the quality of our products. Using these materials impacts the overall cost of goods but ensures the best performance for golfers.

MNML GOLF follows a direct-to-consumer business model, which cuts out the middleman, allowing us to offer high-quality products at a lower price compared to traditional retail brands.

We believe that openness will help foster a long-term relationship with our audience, you, and help you feel confident in your purchases.

EPISODE 7

No Discounts or Paid Ambassadors.

No Discounts. No paid ambassadors. Ever.

We have chosen against discount marketing and paid ambassadors.

It may be a little more work for us to reach our audience but we’ll gladly go the extra mile to keep our prices as accessible as possible.

And the last thing we want is for you, a potential customer, to be swayed to buy something by a paid promotor. If someone is getting paid to say how great a product is, how can you tell if it really is?

EPISODE 8

No Paid Ads or Affiliates.

We won’t pay you to post about our bag.

So if you’re an influencer, whose goal it is to make money from a paid partnership, we’re not right for you.

However, if you value owning a MNML GOLF bag and joining our team, we’ll do everything we can to support your goals.