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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No 18 - Woodhall Spa - Hotchkin
Woodhall Spa Hotchkin is a classic inland track in excellent condition. A hard, but fair test of golf
By Mike Harris Published
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No 8 - Kingsbarns
Kingsbarns 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 - Old
St 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 - Algarve
It'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 straight
Lee 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 love
Mike 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 Open
Luke 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 2005/6
From 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 Vault
At 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 OPEN
The 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
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Editor's Blog: Writer Cup, Days 2 & 3
Mike reports back on the climax of the Writer Cup. Story involves umbrella issues and what could be a good omen for the Open
By Mike Harris Published
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Editor's Blog: Writer Cup, Days 2 & 3
Mike reports back on the climax of the Writer Cup. Story involves umbrella issues and what could be a good omen for the Open
By Mike Harris Published
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First Look: Castle Course, St Andrews
Golf Monthly got an exclusive first look at the latest course to be built at the 'home of golf', the Castle Course
By Mike Harris Published
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Editor's Blog: Lets get ready to rumble
GM editor, Mike Harris is representing the UK team in the Writer Cup, an annual Transatlantic battle against golf writers from across the pond.
By Mike Harris Published
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Editor's Blog: Missing in action
GM's editor Mike Harris finally rouses himself from his literary layoff to update his blog. Warning story includes choking incident.
By Mike Harris Published
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Golf Monthly at The Open
By Mike Harris Published
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Editor's Blog: In a spin
Mike ponders the the future of the Ryder Cup and the amount of spin Tiger gets on the golf ball. Six weeks well spent then since his last blog entry
By Mike Harris Published