
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 is a six-under-par 66 having been seven-under through nine.
Matt’s current What’s In The Bag?
Driver: Honma TW747, 8.75°
Fairway Wood: Ping G430 LST 15°, 19°
Irons: TaylorMade P7CB
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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Martin Kaymer Joins Phil Mickelson And Lee Westwood As Latest Withdrawal From LIV Golf Adelaide
The Cleeks GC captain won't be present in Adelaide due to a minor injury on his left elbow, with Kaymer becoming the third player to withdraw from the tournament
By Matt Cradock Published
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Why Has Rory McIlroy Switched Back To His Old Irons Ahead Of The AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am?
Ahead of the first Signature Event of 2026, World No.2 McIlroy has returned to a trusty friend prior to this week in Pebble Beach, moving back to his blade irons
By Matt Cradock Published
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Who Are The Sponsor's Invites For The AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am?
A total of four sponsor's exemptions will tee it up at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, which is the first Signature Event of the 2026 PGA Tour season
By Matt Cradock Published
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New Callaway Mini Driver And Fairway Wood Hits USGA Conforming List Ahead Of AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am
Two new Callaway clubs have landed on the USGA's Conforming List, with a mini driver and Ti fairway wood already making an appearance at Pebble Beach
By Matt Cradock Published
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Five-Time Asian Tour Winner To Step In For Phil Mickelson At LIV Golf Adelaide
After Ollie Schniederjans stepped in for Phil Mickelson last week in Riyadh, hometown player Wade Ormsby will be do so this week in Adelaide, becoming part of HyFlyers GC
By Matt Cradock Published
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Kevin Na Confirms First Start Since LIV Golf Exit And PGA Tour Reinstatement
The former Iron Heads GC captain is scheduled to tee it up at the New Zealand Open in February, making it his first start since the Saudi International in November
By Matt Cradock Published
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PGA Tour Rookie Claims $63,000 Payday At WM Phoenix Open Thanks To Brooks Koepka's PGA Tour Return
AJ Ewart made the most of his inclusion into the WM Phoenix Open, with the Canadian finishing T28th after being added to the field due to Koepka's participation
By Matt Cradock Published
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Which LIV Golfers Made Big World Ranking Moves After First OWGR-Sanctioned Event?
A total of 11 players secured OWGR points at LIV Golf Riyadh, with a number of individuals making big jumps in the world rankings on Saturday
By Matt Cradock Published
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Chris Gotterup Defeats Hideki Matsuyama In Playoff To Claim WM Phoenix Open
After birdieing five of his final six holes in regulation play, Gotterup defeated Matsuyama with a birdie at the first playoff hole for his second win of 2026
By Matt Cradock Last updated
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Why This DP World Tour Winner And WM Phoenix Open Contender Uses A Rather Unique Pre-Shot Routine
Ryo Hisatsune finds himself one shot back of Hideki Matsuyama going into the final round of the WM Phoenix Open, but it's the employment of a rather unique pre-shot routine that has people talking
By Matt Cradock Published
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WM Phoenix Open Tee Times: Final Round
Hideki Matsuyama leads a number of players going into the final round of the WM Phoenix Open, with the Japanese star searching for a third title at TPC Scottsdale
By Matt Cradock Published
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Elvis Smylie Holds Off Jon Rahm To Mark LIV Golf Debut With Win In Riyadh
The Australian showed remarkable composure to see off the threat of Jon Rahm to win in Riyadh in his maiden LIV Golf appearance
By Matt Cradock Last updated
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'It Is, In My Estimation, The Best Major' - Brandel Chamblee Makes Bold Players Championship Claim
Speaking at the WM Phoenix Open, the Golf Channel analyst claimed that The Players Championship doesn't just possess the best field in golf, but is "above all the other four Major championships"
By Matt Cradock Published
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'We Are Getting Really Close' - Scottie Scheffler Details Driver Testing Ahead Of Busy Run Of Events
The World No.1 continues to use the older TaylorMade Qi10 Dot at the WM Phoenix Open, but claims progress is being made with the newer Qi4D model
By Matt Cradock Published
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Jordan Spieth And Brooks Koepka Among Big Names To Miss WM Phoenix Open Cut
The multiple-time Major winners struggled at TPC Scottsdale, with Spieth and Koepka among the notable names who failed to make the weekend at the WM Phoenix Open
By Matt Cradock Published
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Ben Griffin To Put New Maxfli Golf Ball In Play At WM Phoenix Open
The American has not only extended his partnership with Maxfli, but will debut the brand's newest Tour X-LS ball at the WM Phoenix Open
By Matt Cradock Published
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Viktor Hovland Details Possible Driver Changes At WM Phoenix Open
The Norwegian revealed that he has been using a slightly shorter golf shaft and a change of Ping driver head as he searches for 'something I can put in play'
By Matt Cradock Published
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Dragon’s Den Star Peter Jones Completes ‘Especially Meaningful’ American Golf Takeover
Peter Jones and his investment group have acquired American Golf from private equity investors, with the sale completed on February 4th
By Matt Cradock Published
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It's The Hardest Format And Also The Worst By Far – Why I'm Not A Fan Of Foursomes Golf
Foursomes is arguably the most skilful format in golf, but in my opinion, it is also the worst, for many reasons...
By Matt Cradock Published
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Multiple DP World Tour Winners Confirmed In New-Look LIV Golf Broadcast Team
LIV Golf has announced its broadcast team for 2026, with Nicolas Colsaerts and Brett Rumford joining the circuit alongside the familiar names
By Matt Cradock Published
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WM Phoenix Open Tee Times: Round One And Two
Check out the tee times for the first two rounds of the WM Phoenix Open, where some big names will be present at TPC Scottsdale
By Matt Cradock Published
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Are Blades Really Dying Out On Tour? Not If The Start Of 2026 Is Anything To Go By...
There's an assumption that blade irons are dying out on the professional circuits, but the list of winners on the DP World Tour and PGA Tour in January tells a different story
By Matt Cradock Published
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Dustin Johnson's 4Aces Confirm Replacement For LIV Golf League Opener After Patrick Reed's Departure
Following Patrick Reed's departure from the circuit, LIV Golf Reserve player, Miguel Tabuena, will start for the 4Aces in the season opener in Riyadh
By Matt Cradock Published
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Who Is Justin Rose’s Wife? Meet Kate Rose
Justin and Kate Rose are one of the most well-known couples on the PGA Tour - get to know the former World No.1's wife a little bit better here
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