Bailey Shoemaker
Definition
Bailey Shoemaker is an American collegiate golfer for the University of Southern California (USC) Trojans women's golf team, recognized for her competitive performances in amateur tournaments.
She gained viral attention in 2026 for her elaborate pre-shot routine at the Augusta National Women's Amateur, which exceeded one minute and sparked debates on pace of play in golf.
A rising star in women's golf, Shoemaker has competed in events like the U.S. Women's Open and holds notable rankings on the World Amateur Golf Ranking.
Examples
Bailey Shoemaker's pre-shot routine is so meticulous, spectators started live-tweeting their coffee breaks.
When Bailey Shoemaker steps up to the tee, time stretches like a bad golf cart rental agreement.
Fans at the ANWA joked that Bailey Shoemaker's swing deliberation could qualify as performance art.
Bailey Shoemaker turned a par-3 into a patience-testing epic, proving golf is 90% waiting, 10% whacking.