Mike Bailey

Mike Bailey

 Mike Bailey has been writing about golf tournaments, instruction, agronomy, architecture, travel and equipment for more than 30 years. He's been a staff member for several national golf publications, including PGA Magazine, the Golfweek Group and the Golf Channel's GolfAdvisor.com. Mike, whose handicap is single digit (barely), lives in Houston, Texas. An award-winning writer and past president of the Texas Golf Writers Association, Mike plays out of Memorial Park Golf Course, home of the PGA Tour's Houston Open.  

Latest articles by Mike Bailey

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Best golf bags 2025 — rated and reviewed

By Dave LeClair last updated

We’ve found the best golf bags for all golfers in 2025, regardless of your skill level.

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Do golf shoes matter? We ask an expert

By Mike Bailey published

Do golf shoes make a difference to your game? Do beginners need golf shoes? Here's everything you need to know before buying golf shoes.

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How to improve your golf swing in 7 steps

By Mike Bailey published

How to improve your golf swing - here's how to get your golf swing right

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