
Joel Tadman
Joel has worked in the golf industry for over 15 years covering both instruction and more recently equipment. He now oversees all equipment and video content at Golf Monthly, managing a team of talented and passionate writers and presenters in delivering the most thorough and accurate reviews, buying advice, comparisons and deals to help the reader or viewer find exactly what they are looking for.
One of his career highlights came when covering the 2012 Masters he got to play the sacred Augusta National course on the Monday after the tournament concluded, shooting a respectable 86 with just one par and four birdies. To date, his best ever round of golf is a 5-under 67 back in 2011. He currently plays his golf at Burghley Park Golf Club in Stamford, Lincs, with a handicap index of 3.1.
Joel's current What's In The Bag?
Driver: Titleist GT3, 9°, Fujikura Ventus Black 6 S shaft.
Fairway wood: Titleist TSR3, 15°
Hybrid: Titleist TSi2, 18°
Irons: Titleist T150, 4-PW
Wedges: Titleist Vokey SM10, 50°, 54° and 58°
Putter: LAB Golf DF3
Ball: 2025 Titleist Pro V1x
Latest articles by Joel Tadman
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Skins Golf Tour Edition Glove ReviewJoel Tadman tests out a new contender in the premium glove space to see how it the performance stacks up
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Callaway Fairway 14 Stand Bag ReviewJoel Tadman tests this feature-packed stand bag out on the golf course over multiple rounds and reports back on the experience
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Cleveland Smart Sole 4 Wedge ReviewWe find out this forgiving wedge from Cleveland could help our tester overcome the dreaded chipping yips
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"You Won't Find A Better Iron For This Price" MacGregor MT-86 OS Iron ReviewJoel Tadman takes this affordable players' distance iron to the course to put it through its paces
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GolfBuddy Laser Lite 2 Rangefinder ReviewLaser expert Joel Tadman takes the Laser Lite 2 rangefinder from GolfBuddy for a spin over multiple rounds
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Bushnell Tour V6 Shift Rangefinder ReviewJoel Tadman puts the latest Bushnell rangefinder through its paces on the course to see what golfers can expect
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The Ailsa Club - Making Trump Turnberry More Than Just A World Class Golf ExperienceJoel Tadman took a trip to Trump Turnberry in Ayrshire to discover what the resort has to offer on and off the golf courses
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'I’ve Never Seen Anything Like It' - Eight New Products That Blew Us Away This YearJoel Tadman picks eight of the most innovative products chosen from the 150 that feature in Golf Monthly's Editor's Choice 2023 Awards
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Edel SMS Pro Iron ReviewJoel Tadman places the unique weighting system in Edel's compact players' iron under scrutiny in testing
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Editor's Choice 2023Our expert equipment team select the leading 150 golf products on the market this year in their respective categories
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SkyTrak+ Launch Monitor ReviewWe take a look at the SkyTrak+ launch monitor in greater detail and see how it stacks up versus the competition
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G/FORE Performer Nylon Slim Fit Jacket ReviewJoel Tadman tests the latest Performer jacket from G/FORE on the golf course to see if the experience lives up to the name
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Castore Tech Trousers ReviewOur verdict on the Castore Tech Trousers, having tested them on the course over multiple rounds
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KBS GPS Putter Shaft ReviewJoel Tadman compares the GPS putter shaft to other design options to see how the performance stacks up
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Shot Scope X5 GPS Watch ReviewJoel Tadman puts the X5 watch in play over multiple rounds to assess the GPS and shot tracking capabilities
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Galvin Green Alister Jacket ReviewJoel Tadman puts the Alister jacket through its paces in all weathers over multiple rounds to assess the performance on offer
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Sure-Strike Training Aid ReviewWe test the latest training aid from Dan Frost to see how it can help golfers achieve better positions in their swing
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Peter Millar Pine Camo Performance Hoodie ReviewJoel Tadman pulls over this lightweight hoodie option to see how it performs on the golf course over multiple rounds
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Evnroll EV5 2023 Putter ReviewJoel Tadman takes the super adjustable Evnroll 2023 EV5 putter to the course to see what golfers can expect
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Duca Del Cosma Bernardo Shoe ReviewJoel Tadman steps out in the headline shoe from Duca Del Cosma's Pro Spike Collection to see how it performs on the golf course
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Arccos Joins Forces With EA Sports PGA Tour GameBuyers of the EA Sports PGA Tour game will be offered a free set of sensors and trial of the Arccos Caddie app
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Oceantee Premium Bamboo Tees ReviewOur verdict on this collection of sustainable golf tees that should be easy to spot and last longer than a typical hardwood tee
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Motocaddy S5 GPS Electric Trolley ReviewJoel Tadman takes Motocaddy's latest S-Series electric trolley to the course to see what golfers can expect
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FootJoy StaSof 2023 Glove ReviewJoel Tadman passes judgement on this premium golf glove from market-leading brand FootJoy
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