
Mike Harris
Mike has been a journalist all his working life, starting out as a football writer with Goal magazine in the 1990s before moving into men’s and women’s lifestyle magazines including Men's Health, In 2003 he joined Golf Monthly and in 2006 he became only the eighth editor in Golf Monthly’s 100-plus year history leading the brand until July 2023. He is now Content Director overseeing Golf Monthly and two other iconic sports brands, FourFourTwo and Rugby World.
His three main passions in golf are courses (he's played over 500 worldwide), equipment (he's always in search of something shiny to give him an edge) and shoes (he owns more pairs than he cares to mention!).
Mike’s handicap index hovers at around 10 and he is a member of six golf clubs: Hartley Wintney, Royal Liverpool, Royal North Devon, Prince's, Royal Norton and the Royal & Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews.
Mike's current What's In The Bag?
Driver: TaylorMade Qi10 10° - Fujikura Ventus Blue 5S - Golf Pride MCC Plus4 grip
Fairway woods: TaylorMade Sim Max 3/15° - Fujikura Ventus Blue 6S & TaylorMade Stealth 7/20° - Fujikura Ventus Red 6S - Golf Pride MCC Plus4 grips
Utility Iron: TaylorMade Stealth UDI 3/21° - Aldila Ascent 90HY - Golf Pride MCC Plus4 grip
Irons: TaylorMade P790 (5-PW) - Fujikura Axiom 75R - Golf Pride MCC Plus4 grips
Wedges: TaylorMade MG4 50°, 54° and 58° - KBS Tour Hi-Rev 2.0 shafts - Golf Pride MCC Plus4 grips
Putter: Evnroll ER2B - Gravity Grip
Ball: TaylorMade - Tour Response (Yellow)
Latest articles by Mike Harris
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How Golf Monthly assesses the Top 100 Golf CoursesGolf Monthly editor Michael Harris gives an insight into the criteria used to assess the courses for inclusion in the UK & Ireland Top 100 Course Rankings
By Mike Harris Published
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Golf Monthly Top 100 Course Rankings 2007/8An introduction to the Golf Monthly's Top 100 Golf Course Rankings in the UK & Ireland by editor, Michael Harris
By Mike Harris Published
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No 97 - Bovey CastleBovey Castle is a beautiful experience with the rivers Bovey and Bowden featuring on many holes. The reasonable greens fees make this an attractive track to experience
By Mike Harris Published
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No 82 - West LancashireWest Lancashire provides a very searching test of links golf. Practice facilities here are very good and the staff always offer a warm welcome
By Mike Harris Published
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No 73 - WorplesdonThe recent changes to this heathland gem makes Worplesdon a great choice. A charming clubhouse only adds to the appeal of this Surrey track
By Mike Harris Published
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No 42 - Walton Heath - NewWalton Heath New course is in exemplary condition and is set in truly natural surroundings. Combined with the warm welcome, this is yet another one to add to your list of must-plays
By Mike Harris Published
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No 40 - The Berkshire - RedThe Berkshire Red course contains some superb par 3s on a sporting layout, and the fantastic lunch will leave you planning your next visit soon after you've finished your round
By Mike Harris Published
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No 18 - Woodhall Spa - HotchkinWoodhall Spa Hotchkin is a classic inland track in excellent condition. A hard, but fair test of golf
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No 8 - KingsbarnsKingsbarns is a fantastic design and an enjoyable experience no matter what you score. The credit for that must go to architect Kyle Phillips.
By Mike Harris Published
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No 3 - St Andrews - OldSt Andrews Old Course can boast a history like no other with some truly remarkable physical features. Every hole lives long in the memory, the mark of a truly great course
By Mike Harris Published
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Portugal - AlgarveIt's been 13 times lucky for our editor when revisiting the Algarve, so what will the outcome be as he explores Oceânico's latest offerings?
By Mike Harris Published
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Lee Westwood sets the Ryder record straightLee Westwood has issued a statement regarding his reported comments after the Ryder Cup in the build up to his defence of the British Masters at The Belfry this week
By Mike Harris Published
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Ping Rapture V2...well I'm in loveMike makes a visit to the Ping custom fitting centre and falls in love with the Ping Rapture V2 driver
By Mike Harris Published
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Faldo picks Casey and Poulter as his wildcards
European Ryder Cup captain, Nick Faldo, has selected Paul Casey and Ian Poulter as his two wildcard picks for the 2008 Ryder Cup matches at Valhalla in September
By Mike Harris Published
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What's in my bag: Mike Harris
GM editor, Mike Harris reveals the content of his bag
By Mike Harris Published
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Mike Harris: What's in my bag
Mike eases himself back into the world of blogging
By Mike Harris Published
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Luke Donald out of the OpenLuke Donald will be forced to miss at least the next three to four weeks, including The Open Championship, after suffering a wrist injury during the final round at the U.S. Open last month.
By Mike Harris Published
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About Golf Monthly
Established in 1911 by double Open Champion, Harold Hilton, Golf Monthly is the worlds oldest monthly golf magazine
By Mike Harris Published
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Golf Monthly Top 120 Course Rankings 2005/6From Turnberry to Trevose, the UK and Ireland is home to some of the most stunning courses on Planet Golf. Read on to discover the aims and methodology and Golf Monthly's Top 120 Course Rankings
By Mike Harris Published
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Editor's Blog: Going cold turkey
GM editor Mike Harris returns from blogging wilderness as he finally puts fingers to keyboard and contemplates a recent extended break from the game. Could this posting signal the start of more frequent blogs from him in 2008?
By Mike Harris Published
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Editor's Blog: Love actually
GM's editor Mike Harris has a golf-packed week and experiences varying success with the game. Warning: Blog features very high numbers...and a couple of letters
By Mike Harris Published
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Editor's Blog: Love actually
GM's editor Mike Harris has a golf-packed week and experiences varying success with the game. Warning: Blog features very high numbers...and a couple of letters
By Mike Harris Published
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Golf Monthly Gear VaultAt 12.00 noon on Wednesday August 1st the Golf Monthly Gear Vault will open. Prepare to step inside and join GM's equipment editor Jeremy Ellwood for an exclusive look at the latest equipment to land in the office.
By Mike Harris Published
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Gear Vault is OPENThe Golf Monthly Gear Vault is now open. Prepare to step inside and join GM's equipment editor Jeremy Ellwood for an exclusive look at the latest equipment to land in the office. This week Cobra's Transition S Integrated iron set
By Mike Harris Published
