
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 news and social media.
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. His favorite 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: Ping G430 LST 15°, 19°
Irons: TaylorMade P.7CB
Wedges: Cleveland 588 RTX 2.0 Tour Satin, 50°, 56°, 60°
Putter: Cleveland TFI 2135 Satin Cero
Ball: Titleist Pro V1
Latest articles by Matt Cradock
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'I’m Excited, But I’m Nervous Because I Don’t Know How It’s Going To Go' - Australian Pro Sets Return Date After Freak Eye Injury
Speaking to Golf Digest Australia, Guan revealed his proposed return date to competitive action after the young Australian was left blinded in his left eye following a freak accident
By Matt Cradock Published
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Open Final Qualifying Reminded Me Why I Love Golf... Here Are The 9 Biggest Storylines From An Eventful Day
There were plenty of stories at Open Championship Final Qualifying, as a wealth of experience was on show over the four venues up and down the UK
By Matt Cradock Published
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Open Final Qualifying Results: Lee Westwood Among Three LIV Golfers To Qualify As Notable Names Miss Out On Spots At Royal Portrush
In a thrilling Final Qualifying, Lee Westwood secured his spot at The Open Championship, with 20-year-old amateur Richard Teder creating history at West Lancashire
By Michael Weston Last updated
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'If You're A LIV Golf Fan, I'd Have Very Little Concern To What's Happening' - CEO Scott O'Neil On Contract Renewals, New PGA Tour Boss And Timeline For Women's LIV Golf League
The LIV Golf boss spoke to Rick Shiels about a number of topics, including his friendship with the new PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp, as well as LIV's player contracts
By Matt Cradock Published
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John Deere Classic Sleeper Picks: +5000 Outsider Selections For TPC Deere Run
There's plenty of value to be found at the John Deere Classic and, in this piece, the Golf Monthly team have picked out their best sleeper picks at TPC Deere Run
By Matt Cradock Published
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John Deere Classic 2025 Betting Picks To Win, Predictions And Odds
Davis Thompson returns to defend his John Deere Classic title, with the American joined by a number of big names at TPC Deere Run
By Matt Cradock Published
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'A Fired Up And In-Form Reed Can Make A Huge Difference To Any Side' - Should Patrick Reed Be On The US Ryder Cup Team At Bethpage Black?
Reed increased his chances of being on the US Ryder Cup team via a win at LIV Golf Dallas, but should Captain America be at Bethpage Black? Three Golf Monthly writers give their thoughts...
By Matt Cradock Published
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Multiple-Time PGA Tour Winner Among Early Number Of John Deere Classic Withdrawals
The John Deere Classic features a number of notable names, but some players have already withdrawn from the tournament which gets underway on Thursday
By Matt Cradock Published
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Aldrich Potgieter Claims Maiden PGA Tour Victory At Rocket Mortgage Classic Via Epic Playoff
Aldrich Potgieter defeated Max Greyserman and Chris Kirk in a lengthy playoff to claim a first PGA Tour title at the Rocket Classic
By Matt Cradock Last updated
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We Tried To Work Out The Yardages Of Aldrich Potgieter... The Longest Player On The PGA Tour
Aldrich Potgieter is the longest hitter on the PGA Tour, with the South African producing some mind-boggling yardages throughout the 2025 season
By Matt Cradock Published
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'I Really Expected Him To Understand' - Roger Maltbie Explains Padraig Harrington Incident At US Senior Open
Speaking to Golf.com, NBC's Roger Maltbie explained the chain of events that ended with both him and Padraig Harrington having words after the second round of the US Senior Open
By Matt Cradock Published
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After Putting 'Like A Blind Man', Collin Morikawa Makes Successful Mid-Tournament Putter Switch At Rocket Classic
Morikawa ranked last in Strokes Gained: Putting after the first round of the Rocket Classic, but a mid-event putter switch meant he jumped into contention in Detroit
By Matt Cradock Published
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Brooks Koepka Leads String Of Withdrawals At LIV Golf Dallas
The five-time Major winner withdrew mid-round at LIV Golf Dallas due to illness, with Koepka joining the likes of Matt Wolff and Frederik Kjettrup who also withdrew
By Matt Cradock Published
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Two Tour Pros Disqualified After Bizarre Rules Incident At Korn Ferry Tour Event
Playing the Korn Ferry Tour's Memorial Health Championship, Cole Hammer called a rules violation on himself, resulting in a disqualification from the tournament
By Matt Cradock Published
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'It's Always On Your Mind. Anytime I Get To Represent Our Country, It Means A Lot To Me' - Patrick Reed Assesses Ryder Cup Chances
The American has an impressive 7-3-2 Ryder Cup record, including a 3-0 mark in singles, and is hoping a strong run of results will get him on captain Keegan Bradley's side
By Matt Cradock Published
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Collin Morikawa Splits With Caddie After Just Five Tournaments
Morikawa had worked with caddie, Joe Greiner, for just two months, with the pair splitting 24 hours out from the PGA Tour's Rocket Classic
By Matt Cradock Published
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Open Championship Final Qualifying: Big Names, Tee Times And Everything You Need To Know
The players and tee times have been announced for Open Championship Final Qualifying and we have all the details you need here
By Matt Cradock Published
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Former Champion Tony Finau Becomes Seventh Withdrawal From Rocket Classic
Finau, who claimed the Rocket Classic back in 2022, withdrew prior to the start of the tournament on Tuesday, claiming he needs some "rest and recovery"
By Matt Cradock Published
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'I’m Calling It The Greatest (Sports) Accomplishment In The Greller Family' - Brother Of Jordan Spieth's Caddie Set For Senior US Open Debut
Many will know Michael Greller from the bag of three-time Major winner Jordan Spieth, but his brother, Tom, is to represent the Greller name at the US Senior Open
By Matt Cradock Published
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Rocket Classic 2025 Betting Picks To Win, Predictions And Odds
Find out who the Golf Monthly team are backing at the Rocket Classic, where multiple big names are set to tee it up at Detroit Golf Club
By Matt Cradock Published
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The Open Championship Regional Qualifying Results: Peter Finch Among Many Names To Earn Final Qualifying Spot
Peter Finch finished as joint winner in his venue's qualifier, with the YouTube star joining hundreds of names at Open Championship Final Qualifying next week
By Matt Cradock Last updated
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Former LIV Golfer To Make PGA Tour Return After Multiple Withdrawals At Rocket Classic
James Piot previously played on the LIV Golf League but, after a number of withdrawals at the Rocket Classic, the former US Amateur winner is set to be in the PGA Tour field
By Matt Cradock Published
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'No Wonder I Can't Square Up The Face!' - Tour Pro Reveals Frustratingly Simple Fix After Months Of Driver Struggles
Jenny Shin penned a lengthy thread to her social media, explaining how a wrong setting in her driver was the reason for her struggles off the tee
By Matt Cradock Published
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Keegan Bradley Wins The Travelers Championship After Epic Duel With Tommy Fleetwood
Keegan Bradley birdied the 72nd hole to claim a one stroke victory over Russell Henley and Tommy Fleetwood, who bogeyed the final hole to miss out in heartbreaking fashion
By Matt Cradock Last updated