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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Cabot Citrus Farms Golf Course Review
Mike Harris visits Cabot Citrus Farms in Florida to tee it up at the latest creation from Cabot, golf’s hottest development group
By Mike Harris Published
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REVEALED: The Secrets To Getting A Better Custom-Fitting
How has custom fitting evolved over the years? Which golfers will benefit from being custom-fit? And, what’s more important, distance or forgiveness?
By Mike Harris Published
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I Played One Of The World's ULTIMATE Bucket List Golf Courses. The Experience Was AMAZING
Mike Harris heads to Pebble Beach in California to join the Porsche Golf Circle community for a once in a lifetime trip to mix the best of golf and motorsport
By Mike Harris Published
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This Is The Best £55 You Will EVER Spend On Playing Golf!
Cavendish Golf Club has been on Mike Harris’ must play list for over a decade. How did he rate this hidden gem in the Peak District?
By Mike Harris Published
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We Drove 1,118 Miles To Play 5 Of The UK's Best Links Courses. Here’s What We Discovered...
Mike Harris and three playing partners headed off on a Top 100 courses road trip to play five different seaside layouts with lots in common, but plenty of differences, too
By Mike Harris Published
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The Pursuit Of Perfection - A Stay And Play Review Of Gleneagles
Mike Harris heads to Scotland to stay and play at the magical place known as ‘The Glorious Playground’, Gleneagles
By Mike Harris Published
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We Attempted To Play One Hole At 18 DIFFERENT Courses In One Day - Here's What Happened
In a bid to raise money for SANDS, the stillborn and neonatal death society, Golf Monthly’s Mike Harris and Genelle Aldred attempted to play an 18-hole round with a difference
By Mike Harris Published
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I'm Playing One Hole At 18 Different Courses In One Day - Here's why...
On July 13 Mike Harris will be teaming up with broadcaster and fellow golfer Genelle Aldred to play an 18-hole round with a difference, to raise money for SANDS, the still born and neonatal death society
By Mike Harris Last updated
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Balancing Social Media And Pro Golf - We Meet Fred Lindblom And Hannah Gregg
We catch up with the pro golfers/social media stars in Orlando to talk all things golf and content creation
By Mike Harris Published
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South Devon – A Golf Holiday, Not Just Holiday Golf
Michael Harris heads South West to explore the underrated delights of golfing in South Devon
By Mike Harris Published
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Is This The Ultimate Place To Stay On Planet Golf?
Following a recent extension and extensive refurbishments, the world-famous Rusacks Hotel in St Andrews is back to its magnificent best
By Mike Harris Published
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Royal Liverpool Open Championship Hole By Hole Guide
Golf Monthly editor Mike Harris tees it up at Royal Liverpool Golf Club with the club champion, Dave Peel, a golfer well qualified to offer this hole by hole guide to Hoylake
By Mike Harris Published
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TaylorMade x Peter Millar - Is This The Ultimate Golf Apparel Collab?
TaylorMade and Peter Millar's collaboration is surely the perfect hardware/clothing partnership
By Mike Harris Published
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Clippd Review
Our verdict on the new data-driven performance platform for players and coaches that's making waves in the US college market
By Mike Harris Published
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NOBULL Leather Golf Shoe Review
Training footwear, apparel and accessories brand NOBULL continues to evolve its golf shoe range - and 2023 sees the arrival of a new leather offering
By Mike Harris Published
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Vessel PrimeX Plus Backpack Review
The PrimeX Plus backpack is another example of Vessel's high-quality craftsmanship
By Mike Harris Published
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The Grove - Stay and Play
Golf Monthly’s editor, Mike Harris, enjoys a return to London’s leading golf resort that is as lovely off the course as on
By Mike Harris Published
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G/FORE Daytona Plus Carry Bag Review
Mike Harris has a new favourite golf bag in the form of the G/FORE Daytona Plus, designed in collaboration with Vessel
By Mike Harris Published
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A Devon Adventure - Cary Arms & Spa Review
Golf Monthly editor Mike Harris travels to South Devon for a weekend staying at the Cary Arms and playing at Teignmouth GC
By Mike Harris Published
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Is Phil Mickelson's Coffee Any Good? We Tested It And Here Is Our Verdict
Golf Monthly editor Mike Harris offers his thoughts on the coffee that changed Phil Mickelson's life
By Mike Harris Published
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PlaneSwing Training Aid Review
Golf Monthly Editor Mike Harris demonstrates how the PlaneSwing training aid could help improve your consistency.
By Mike Harris Published
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G/FORE MG4x2 Shoe Review
Mike Harris provides his feedback on G/FORE's sporty G/FORE MG4x2 model
By Mike Harris Last updated
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G/FORE Gallivanter Golf Shoes Review
Mike Harris puts G/FORE's eye-catching Gallivanter golf shoes to the test
By Mike Harris Published
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Peter Millar Cradle Performance Crewneck Sweater Review
Mike Harris offers his view on this timeless classic from Peter Millar
By Mike Harris Published