
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
-
Tifosi Veloce Interchangeable Sunglasses ReviewThese stylish sunglasses come in at an affordable price but do they work well on the golf course? Joel Tadman found out
By Joel Tadman Published
-
"A Solution In Search Of A Problem" - Golf Ball Companies Respond To Model Local Rule ProposalGolf's leading ball brands have had their say on the changes proposed by the USGA and The R&A to roll back the ball
By Joel Tadman Published
-
CaddyTalk Cube Rangefinder ReviewJoel Tadman tests the Cube rangefinder, a unit that boasts a feature unique to the category that should save users time. But does it work?
By Joel Tadman Published
-
PXG 0211 XCOR2 Iron ReviewBy Joel Tadman Published
-
Titleist Players 5 StaDry Stand Bag ReviewJoel Tadman puts the Titleist Players 5 StaDry stand bag through its paces on the course and reports back on the experience
By Joel Tadman Published
-
Best SIK Golf PuttersWe take a look at some of the best SIK Golf putters currently on the market
By Joel Tadman Published
-
Is This The Most Underrated Iron Of 2023?Joel Tadman considers if this latest iron from Yonex could be the most underrated iron launch of 2023
By Joel Tadman Published
-
GolfBuddy Aim W12 Golf Watch ReviewJoel Tadman tests the latest golf GPS watch from GolfBuddy, the Aim W12, to see what golfers can expect
By Joel Tadman Published
-
Titleist TSR2 Hybrid ReviewJoel Tadman tests the TSR2 hybrid up against the TSi2 currently in his bag to see if an upgrade is justified
By Joel Tadman Published
-
CaddyTalk Minimi Rangefinder ReviewJoel Tadman tests the pocket-sized rangefinder from CaddyTalk, appropriately named the Minimi, on the course
By Joel Tadman Published
-
Mizuno JPX923 Tour Iron ReviewJoel Tadman tests the most compact iron in the JPX923 iron range to see what golfers can expect from the performance
By Joel Tadman Published
-
Best Smart Phone For Golfers - Which One To Choose?Whatever you're looking for, there's a smart phone to help you get the best out of your golf game
By Joel Tadman Last updated
-
Mizuno JPX923 Forged Iron ReviewIs this the best all rounder on the market? Our verdict on this compact cavity back iron from Mizuno
By Joel Tadman Published
-
Wilson Dynapower Iron ReviewJoel Tadman straps himself in to test this powerful distance iron up against its main competitors to see how it compares
By Joel Tadman Published
-
Cobra King Tour Iron ReviewJoel Tadman tries out the new Cobra King Tour iron and was blown away by the visual and performance package
By Joel Tadman Published
-
TaylorMade P770 Irons vs Ping i230 Irons: Our Head-To-Head VerdictJoel Tadman tests these two better player irons head-to-head to see which one ticks the most boxes
By Joel Tadman Published
-
Srixon ZX5 Mk II Iron ReviewThe prior model was one of the best all-round golf irons money could buy but how does the new iteration stack up?
By Joel Tadman Published
-
Wilson Dynapower Carbon Driver ReviewWilson hopes its new Dynapower Carbon driver can compete with the big four in terms of performance but does it deliver?
By Joel Tadman Published
-
Srixon ZX7 Mk II Iron ReviewOur verdict on this forged iron aimed at the better player that promises improved feel versus the prior version
By Joel Tadman Published
-
Srixon ZX4 Mk II Iron ReviewJoel Tadman assesses the performance on offer from this new game-improvement iron from Srixon
By Joel Tadman Published
-
Ping G430 Iron ReviewIn this Ping G430 iron review, Joel Tadman puts it through its paces on the course to find out what golfers can expect
By Joel Tadman Published
-
TaylorMade Stealth HD Iron ReviewOur verdict on this unorthodox game improvement iron said to deliver a high, draw-biased ball flight consistently
By Joel Tadman Published
-
Cobra Aerojet Iron ReviewIrons expert Joel Tadman tries out the new game improvement offering from Cobra called Aerojet
By Joel Tadman Published
-
Callaway Paradym Iron ReviewJoel Tadman puts the new Callaway Paradym iron through its paces to find out what golfers can expect
By Joel Tadman Published
