
Mike Bailey
Mike has worked in the golf industry for nearly 30 years with full-time staff positions at publications and websites that include PGA Magazine, the Golfweek Group, and GolfChannel.com. He is currently writing for several different sites and magazines and serves as a contributing equipment writer for Golf Monthly, focusing on irons, shoes and the occasional training aid or piece of technical equipment.
Mike has experienced a number of highlights in his career, including covering several Ryder Cups, PGA Championships and the Masters, writing instruction pieces and documenting the best places for golf travel for more than a decade.
Mike carries a 7.6 handicap index and has two hole-in-ones, the most recent coming in February 2022. A resident of Texas for more than 40 years, Mike plays out of Memorial Park Golf Course (home of the Houston Open on the PGA Tour).
Latest articles by Mike Bailey
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Putting4Par Golf Net Review
Mike Bailey gives the golf net from Putting4Par a test run at home to see if it can enhance his practice
By Mike Bailey Published
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Big Max Dri Lite Silencio 2 Golf Cart Bag Review
Mike Bailey puts the new Big Max Dri Lite Silencio 2 cart bag to the test, both on a push cart and powered golf cart
By Mike Bailey Published
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Big Max Dri Lite Hybrid Plus Stand Bag Review
Mike Bailey checks out the new Dri Lite Hybrid Plus stand bag from Big Max as a carry bag and cart bag.
By Mike Bailey Published
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Rapsodo MLM2PRO Launch Monitor Review
Mike Bailey took the latest portable launch monitor from Rapsodo, the MLM2PRO, out for a spin
By Mike Bailey Published
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Flightscope Mevo+ 2023 Launch Monitor Review
Mike Bailey puts the 2023 Mevo+ launch monitor to the test to see how it stacks up against its predecessor.
By Mike Bailey Published
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Cobalt Q-4 Slope Rangefinder Review
Mike Bailey puts the new Cobalt Golf Q-4 Slope rangefinder to the test out on the golf course
By Mike Bailey Published
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Garmin Approach S70 Golf Watch Review
Mike Bailey puts the latest golf GPS watch from Garmin, the Approach S70, to the test on and off the golf course
By Mike Bailey Published
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Greenside Golf The Money Bag Review
Mike Bailey checks out The Money Bag from Greenside Golf, which can be used both as a carry bag and a cart bag
By Mike Bailey Published
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Voice Caddie SL3 Active Hybrid GPS Rangefinder Review
Mike Bailey put the new Voice Caddie SL3 to the test, running through all its features as a rangefinder and GPS device
By Mike Bailey Published
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PuttView X Review
Mike Bailey tried the new PuttView X augmented reality goggles, and yes, they were amazing
By Mike Bailey Published
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Sunday Golf Ryder 23 Stand Bag Review
Mike Bailey put the lightweight, full-size stand bag from up-and-comer Sunday Golf through its paces on the golf course
By Mike Bailey Published
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'Do It For Seve!' - The Late Great Ballesteros Inspired Jon Rahm To Masters Glory
Rahm becomes the fourth Spaniard to win The Masters, following Garcia, Olazábal and Ballesteros
By Mike Bailey Published
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Augusta National Has Been Record-Setting Fred Couples' Home Away from Home
The Masters patrons still dig Freddie even if he doesn't quite boom it as far as in the old Days
By Mike Bailey Published
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Is It Time For Tiger Woods To Retire?
For what it's worth, Mike Bailey gives his take after Tiger's WD at The Masters
By Mike Bailey Published
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How Many Amateurs Have Won Professional Tour Events?
From Shane Lowry to Phil Mickelson, there have been some big names who won before they were professionals
By Mike Bailey Published
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'A Miracle That Nobody Got Hurt' - Players React After Trees Fall At Augusta National
Players thought a grandstand may have collapsed due to the noise of the three huge pine trees that fell during the Masters second round
By Mike Bailey Published
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Tiger Woods Makes 23rd Consecutive Augusta Cut To Equal Masters Record
Tiger Woods' record of consecutive cuts at Augusta National dating back to 1997 remains intact
By Mike Bailey Published
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Sam Bennett Targeting The Green Jacket After Securing Low Amateur Honors
Amateur Sam Bennett's incredible run continues as he sets his sights higher on the weekend at Augusta National
By Mike Bailey Published
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Bernhard Langer Misses Augusta Cut But Relishes His 40th Masters
Golf Monthly's Mike Bailey caught up with the German ironman after his second round 74
By Mike Bailey Published
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'The Ultimate Candy Store For Patrons' - The Masters Golf Shop
Golf Monthly's Mike Bailey takes his turn at golf's ultimate shopping experience
By Mike Bailey Published
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Sam Bennett Stakes Claim For Low Amateur After Dream Masters Start
Golf Monthly's Mike Bailey follows US Amateur champion Sam Bennett's remarkable first round
By Mike Bailey Published
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Mike Weir Forced to Play Back Nine On His Own After Kevin Na Withdrawal
The Canadian would have felt like he had Augusta National all to himself on Thursday at The Masters, and he never lost focus
By Mike Bailey Published
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GolfBuddy Aim L20 Rangefinder Review
Mike Bailey takes the latest feature-packed rangefinder from GolfBuddy out on the golf course to test all of its features
By Mike Bailey Published
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BRD X1 Grip Review
Mike Bailey tries the new BRD X1 grips to see what impact the unique design had on the feel and performance
By Mike Bailey Published