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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Stitch Golf MIY SL2 Golf Bag Review
Mike Bailey had a hand in building his own golf bag, the Stitch MIY SL2, then showed it off at the golf course
By Mike Bailey Published
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Edel Golf Array F-1 Putter Review
Mike Bailey took the new Array F-1 Putter from Edel Golf out for a test flight on the golf course
By Mike Bailey Published
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Best New Balance Golf Shoes 2024
Check out this guide to the latest golf shoes from New Balance to help you find the right model for your game and budget
By Mike Bailey Last updated
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Stitch Golf SL2 Air Walker Stand Bag Review
Mike Bailey took Stitch Golf's lightest stand bag, the SL2 Air Walker, out on the course and put it through its paces
By Mike Bailey Published
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Why The Kirkland Signature 2023 Golf Ball Could Offer The Best Bang For Your Buck
Mike Bailey replaced his regular golf ball with the latest Kirkland Signature ball, and discovered he might have a new go-to...
By Mike Bailey Published
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SuperStroke Pantheon Stand Bag Review
Mike Bailey tests SuperStroke’s new Pantheon Stand Bag out on the course, both as a carry and cart bag
By Mike Bailey Published
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Swing Caddie SC300i Launch Monitor Review
Voice Caddie's Swing Caddie SC300i is a personal launch monitor for both indoor and outdoor use. Mike Bailey tests it out to see what it can do
By Mike Bailey Last updated
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Uneekor Eye Mini Launch Monitor Review
Mike Bailey took Uneekor’s portable launch monitor out to the range and indoors to put it through its paces
By Mike Bailey Published
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Voice Caddie SC4 Launch Monitor Review
Mike Bailey tests out the latest portable launch monitor from Voice Caddie, the portable SC4, both indoors and outdoors
By Mike Bailey Published
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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