Matt Cradock
Matt joined Golf Monthly in February 2021 covering weekend news, before also transitioning to equipment and testing. After freelancing for Golf Monthly and The PGA for 18 months, he was offered a full-time position at the company in October 2022 and continues to cover weekend news and social media, as well as help look after Golf Monthly’s many buyers’ guides and equipment reviews.
Taking up the game when he was just seven years of age, Matt made it into his county squad just a year later and continues to play the game at a high standard, with a handicap of around 2-4. To date, his best round came in 2016, where he shot a six-under-par 66 having been seven-under through nine holes. He currently plays at Witney Lakes in Oxfordshire and his favourite player is Rory McIlroy, despite nearly being struck by his second shot at the 17th during the 2015 BMW PGA Championship.
Matt’s current What’s In The Bag?
Driver: Honma TW747, 8.75°
Fairway Wood: TaylorMade Rocketballz Stage 2, 15°, 19°
Hybrid: Adams Super Hybrid, 22°
Irons: Mizuno MP54, 5-PW
Wedges: Cleveland 588 RTX 2.0 Tour Satin, 50°, 56°, 60°
Putter: Cleveland TFI 2135 Satin Cero
Ball: Titleist Pro V1x
Latest articles by Matt Cradock
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Scottie Scheffler Beats Xander Schauffele And Rory McIlroy To Record-Equalling PGA Tour Player Of The Year Award
The World No.1 claimed the coveted title in a landslide vote, with Scheffler matching Tiger Woods as the only player to have collected it three times in a row
By Matt Cradock Published
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Tiger Woods To Make PNC Championship Return Alongside Son Charlie
The 15-time Major winner is set to tee it up for the first time since back surgery in September, with Team Woods making their fifth appearance in the tournament
By Matt Cradock Published
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‘To Say That McIlroy’s Season Was Not A Success Is Wide Of The Mark’
To say it's been a dramatic 2024 for Rory McIlroy is a bit of an understatement, with the four-time Major winner going through multiple highs and lows this year
By Matt Cradock Published
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LIV Golf Transfer Window: How All 13 Teams Are Shaping Up
After three full seasons, attention now turns to the fourth year of the LIV Golf League and, between now and the start in February, there's plenty to be sorted...
By Matt Cradock Published
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Grant Thornton Invitational Odds, Picks And Predictions
The mixed pairs event returns for another year, with 32 of the biggest names from both the PGA and LPGA Tour circuits featuring once again
By Matt Cradock Published
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The Equipment Change That Gained Justin Thomas 10 Yards At Hero World Challenge
Justin Thomas produced a fine performance in the Bahamas partly down to a change of driver shaft that resulted in added distance off the tee
By Matt Cradock Published
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It’s PGA Tour Q-School This Week… Here’s What You Need To Know
Arguably, Q-School is the biggest weekend for some players and, with four rounds of action coming up over the weekend, it's set to be an enthralling watch
By Matt Cradock Published
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Nelly Korda Facts: 26 Things You Didn't Know About The LPGA Tour Golfer
Get to know the women's World No.1 a little better with these facts about her life and career
By Matt Cradock Last updated
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Tiger Woods Coy Over PNC Championship Return
Speaking to NBC’s Dan Hicks during the final round of the Hero World Challenge, the 15-time Major winner gave a rather muted response to when his return may happen
By Matt Cradock Published
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Scottie Scheffler Cruises To Hero World Challenge Title
The World No.1 dominated proceedings in the Bahamas, firing a nine-under-par 63 to cruise to a second Hero World Challenge title
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Why No-One Has Earned A 2025 LIV Golf Card Via The International Series Rankings
Joaquin Niemann's victory in Saudi Arabia meant the LIV Golfer topped the International Series Rankings, resulting in no players securing a card for the circuit in 2025
By Matt Cradock Published
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Soren Kjeldsen Creates History At PGA Tour Champions Q-School, As Five Players Wrap Up Cards For 2025
The Dane cruised to the top of the Final Stage standings, whilst Freddie Jacobson, Mark Walker, Felipe Aguilar and Brendan Jones also wrapped up cards on the senior circuit
By Matt Cradock Published
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PGA Tour Pro Reveals Staggering Amount Of Money Spent On Travel During 2024 Season
Taking to X/Twitter, Michael Kim revealed that his flights and hotels for the 2024 PGA Tour season topped a whopping $92,000
By Matt Cradock Published
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Ernie Els To Transform Former DP World Tour Venue Into Country's First Exclusive Club
Four-time Major winner, Ernie Els, is set to create the first private members golf club in the Algarve at Els Club Vilamoura
By Matt Cradock Published
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'It's All Speculation At This Point' - Keegan Bradley Provides Ryder Cup Pay Update
The US Captain gave his thoughts on the recent news that his players would be getting paid to play in the 2025 Ryder Cup, claiming he was 'shocked to see the leaks'
By Matt Cradock Published
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'I’ll Be Teary-Eyed Coming Up The 18th' - Bernhard Langer Expects Emotional Farewell At 2025 Masters
The German has two Green Jackets to his name and, in his 41st Masters appearance, will call it a day at the 89th edition of the tournament in 2025
By Matt Cradock Published
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YouTube Star And Former LIV Golfer Tee It Up In PGA Tour Q-School Second Stage
Turk Pettit and George Bryan are just some of the names featuring in the Second Stage of PGA Tour Q-School, as players vie for a spot in the Final Stage
By Matt Cradock Published
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PGA Tour Champions Q-School Final Stage - Who Is Playing? What Is The Format? And All The Other Details You Need
Just five PGA Tour Champions cards are up for grabs and, with 78 players featuring at TPC Scottsdale’s Champions Course, it is set to be a thrilling four days of action
By Matt Cradock Published
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LPGA Tour Final Qualifying - All The Details You Need To Know
It's all to play for at Magnolia Grove Golf Course, as 25 players will earn LPGA Tour cards for 2025 in what promises to be an enthralling watch
By Matt Cradock Published
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Nedbank Golf Challenge Betting Picks, Odds and Predictions
A number of big names are making the trip to South Africa for the Nedbank Golf Challenge, which comes from the stunning Gary Player Country Club in Sun City
By Matt Cradock Published
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Having Tested Over 50 Rangefinders, It Is These 7 Offers That Have Caught Our Eye This Cyber Monday
Golf Monthly has tested over 50 rangefinders in the past few years and, this Cyber Monday, we have spotted 7 of our favorites on offer right now!
By Matt Cradock Published
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Large Display, GPS, Versatility And Shot Tracking - Why You Should Reconsider The Apple Watch
Although it may not seem it, an Apple Watch can make a significant impact to your golf game and, right now on Amazon, various models are reduced
By Matt Cradock Published
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Best Black Friday TaylorMade Deals 2024
We take a look at the best deals on TaylorMade equipment right now.
By Matt Cradock Last updated
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I've Just Seen That TaylorMade Have Given My Favorite Winter Golf Ball An Excellent Black Friday Offer
Winter isn't the most enjoyable time to be a golfer but, for those like myself who still brave the conditions, I've just seen this offer on my favorite winter ball
By Matt Cradock Published