
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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Kristoffer Reitan Secures Truist Championship TitleReitan fired a two-under-par 69 to claim the biggest win of his career at Quail Hollow Club, becoming the second player from Norway to win on the PGA Tour
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Justin Thomas Moves Into Truist Championship Contention Following Putter Change Inspired By Fellow ProThe two-time Major winner is in contention going into the weekend at Quail Hollow, with a putter change inspired by Cameron Young helping Thomas on the greens
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Truist Championship Tee Times 2026: Round ThreeSungjae Im leads a number of notable names going into the weekend of the Truist Championship, as the Signature Event enters Moving Day
By Matt Cradock Published
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Tour Pro In Contention Before Slow-Play Penalty Scuppers Title Shot At Turkish Airlines OpenGregorio de Leo was assessed a one-stroke penalty after surpassing the permitted shot time at the par 3 11th hole, with the Italian dropping down the leaderboard
By Matt Cradock Published
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Jordan Spieth WITB 2026: Five-Year-Old Hybrid And New Golf Ball Highlight Full Titleist Set-UpTake a look at what clubs three-time Major winner, Jordan Spieth, is using for the 2026 season
By Matt Cradock Published
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Rory McIlroy Confirms First Start Since Masters Win As Scottie Scheffler Skips Truist ChampionshipMcIlroy returns to competitive action after retaining the Green Jacket, with the six-time Major winner looking for a fifth win at Quail Hollow
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Jordan Spieth In Cadillac Championship Contention After Multiple Significant Equipment ChangesNot only has the three-time Major winner changed his driver and fairway woods, but Spieth has also switched golf ball, specifically to a Titleist Pro V1x Left Dash
By Matt Cradock Published
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Cadillac Championship Tee Times: Round ThreeCameron Young leads at the halfway stage of the Cadillac Championship, with The Players winner searching for another big victory in 2026
By Matt Cradock Published
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The Iconic New Balance 997 Is Now A $100 Golf Shoe - But Can It Handle 18 Holes?New Balance produce some extremely stylish footwear and, in this review, Matt Cradock takes their spikeless 997 SL onto the course
By Matt Cradock Last updated
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I Had My First Driver Fitting In 7 Years... And The Whole Experience Was Eye-OpeningSponsored by TaylorMade
My driver has been in the bag for over seven years but, after 18 months of struggle, it's time I retired the current big stick and got fitted for a new one...
By Matt Cradock Published
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New McLaren Golf Series 1 And Series 3 Irons: Everything You Need To KnowNearly two months on from being made public, McLaren Golf has launched its first clubs to the market. Here are all the details...
By Matt Cradock Published
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The Equipment Debrief: Is Joining McLaren Golf A Smart Move For Justin Rose?The former Major winner has been playing some incredible golf over the past 18 months, so is the move to McLaren the right one at the wrong time?
By Matt Cradock Published
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Michelle Wie West Joins Justin Rose As McLaren Golf Ambassador And InvestorAfter Rose joined the brand on Monday, McLaren Golf revealed that Major winner Wie will be the most recent investor and Tour player to sign with the manufacturer
By Matt Cradock Published
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Second Ryder Cup Star Set To Use New McLaren Clubs On TourMcLaren Golf will debut in Rose's bag, but it seems Ian Poulter might be joining his fellow countryman and introducing the brand to his set-up
By Matt Cradock Published
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Big Names To Feature As Heroes Classic To Debut At The Open ChampionshipMajor winners and high-profile figures from sport and entertainment will be present at the inaugural Heroes Classic, which takes place on the Tuesday of Open week
By Matt Cradock Published
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Justin Rose Becomes McLaren Golf's First Tour Player And Global AmbassadorNot only has the Major winner been announced as McLaren Golf's first global ambassador and Tour player, but also an investor in the company
By Matt Cradock Published
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Matt And Alex Fitzpatrick Claim Zurich Classic Of New Orleans Title With 72nd-Hole BirdieMatt and Alex Fitzpatrick produced a brilliant birdie on the final hole to edge out two teams by one at the TPC Louisiana tournament
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Nelly Korda Cruises To Chevron Championship Title And Jumps Back To World No.1 SpotKorda claimed her third Major title at Memorial Park Golf Course, capping a dominant display and second Chevron Championship trophy
By Matt Cradock Published
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Alex Fitzpatrick WITB 2026: 9-Wood And Four Different Brands Feature In Equipment-Free Agent's Set-UpCheck out the full specs of Alex Fitzpatrick's what's in the bag for the 2026 season
By Matt Cradock Published
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Nelly Korda WITB 2026: Prototype Putter And Four-Year-Old Hybrid Highlights TaylorMade Staffer's Set-UpCheck out what's inKorda's bag for 2026, with the former World No.1 already enjoying a fine season
By Matt Cradock Published
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Chevron Championship Tee Times 2026: Round ThreeAt the halfway stage of the Chevron Championship, it's Nelly Korda who comfortably leads, as the World No.2 searches for a third Major title
By Matt Cradock Published
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8 Big Names Who Missed The Cut At The Chevron ChampionshipA number of notable names missed the cut at the first women's Major of 2026, where Nelly Korda is dominating the championship at the halfway stage
By Matt Cradock Published
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'Golf's Rise In Popularity Since Covid Has Been More A Curse Than A Blessing'Golf has seen a massive boost in popularity since the Covid pandemic, but I much preferred the time prior to the global epidemic
By Matt Cradock Published
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New Kirkland Wedge Hits USGA Conforming ListA Kirkland wedge hit the USGA's Conforming List at the start of this week, with the forged design and construction a first for the company
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