
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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'The Family Just Grew' - Malbon Golf Tease Newest Major Signing
Could another Major winner be showcasing Malbon Golf apparel in 2026? Well, in a recent video posted to the brand's social media, it certainly looks that way
By Matt Cradock Published
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AJ Ewart Tops Leaderboard To Earn One Of Five PGA Tour Cards In Thrilling Final Round Of Q-School
Five PGA Tour cards are up for grabs at Q-School and we're heading for a playoff to decide the final recipient
By Matt Cradock Last updated
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Nelly Korda And Lexi Thompson Switch To New Equipment At Grant Thornton Invitational
Both Major winners made changes to the top-end of their bags at the mixed-pairs event, with Korda introducing a new TaylorMade driver and Thompson a mini driver
By Matt Cradock Published
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Tour Pro Disqualified At PGA Tour Q-School After Missing Tee Time
Norman Xiong was disqualified from PGA Tour Q-School on Friday after the American didn't turn up to his second round tee time at Sawgrass Country Club
By Matt Cradock Published
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Jason Day Spotted With Seven-Year-Old TaylorMade Driver At Grant Thornton Invitational
The Major winner opted for a TaylorMade M5 driver during his first round of the mixed-team event, using a model first seen at the end of 2018
By Matt Cradock Published
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PGA Tour Q-School 2025: Format, Big Names Playing And How To Watch
Check out all the details you need for the PGA Tour's Q-School, which gets underway December 11-14th in Florida
By Matt Cradock Published
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Helen Briem Wins LPGA Q-School As Mimi Rhodes And Major Champion Among Notables To Earn 2026 Cards
After multiple weather delays, and the tournament being reduced to 72 holes, a total of 31 players earned their LPGA Tour cards for the 2026 season
By Matt Cradock Published
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Rest Up Or Battle On Through Winter? Why I'm Considering A Different Approach This Off-Season...
Winter is here and the summer is behind us. Should you continue to play on the course in these conditions, or would it be worth putting the clubs away?
By Matt Cradock Published
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New 2026 Drivers: What We Know So Far And Who’s Using Them
It's new driver season on the professional circuits and, in the run-up to the New Year, here are all the new models we've spotted and the players using them
By Matt Cradock Published
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Kristoffer Reitan’s Nedbank Golf Challenge Winning WITB: What’s In The Bag Of The 2026 PGA Tour Player?
Reitan's incredible 2025 continued in South Africa, as he secured the Nedbank Golf Challenge using a full Ping set-up
By Matt Cradock Published
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New Ping Wedges And A Prototype Putter: Rasmus Neergaard-Petersen's Crown Australian Open Winning WITB
In an epic finish, Neergaard-Petersen claimed a maiden DP World Tour title at the Crown Australian Open, using a full Ping set-up to earn the win in Melbourne
By Matt Cradock Published
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Five Different Brands And Only One Club Released In 2025 - Hideki Matsuyama's Hero World Challenge Winning WITB
The Japanese star secured a second Hero World Challenge title, with Matsuyama using a mix of Srixon, TaylorMade, Cobra, Cleveland and Titleist to do so...
By Matt Cradock Published
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Rasmus Neergaard-Petersen Claims Maiden DP World Tour Title With Dramatic Crown Australian Open Win Over Cameron Smith
The Dane produced a stunning up-and-down at the 72nd hole to secure a maiden DP World Tour title, earning a spot at The Masters in April in the process
By Matt Cradock Published
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New Callaway And Cobra Drivers Spotted At Hero World Challenge And Nedbank Golf Challenge
After hitting the USGA's Conforming List at the start of the week, Callaway and Cobra's new drivers have been spotted in the bag of various staffers
By Matt Cradock Published
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'The Fact Two Of Our Best Tournaments Of The Season Are On The Same Week Is Just Mind Blowing' - DP World Tour Winner Questions Circuit Scheduling After Event Clash
Richard Mansell has questioned the decision to have the Australian Open and Nedbank Golf Challenge on the same week, with the Englishman hoping that it 'can be avoided in the future'
By Matt Cradock Published
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Rory McIlroy's Bizarre Australian Open Week Continues After Golf Ball Comes To Rest Under Banana Peel
The five-time Major winner is nine shots back going into the final day, with his third round highlighted by an usual moment involving a banana peel
By Matt Cradock Published
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Collin Morikawa Moves To Zero Torque Putter After Multiple Changes Throughout 2025
Following a number of putter changes through the season, the two-time Major winner has revealed a new flatstick is in the bag, opting for a zero torque model
By Matt Cradock Published
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Revealed: What Handicap Index You Need To Class Yourself As The Top 1% Of Golfers
Have you ever wondered how your handicap stacks up to those in the country? Recent figures published from England Golf will show you just that...
By Matt Cradock Published
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Scottie Scheffler Puts New TaylorMade Driver In The Bag... But One Aspect Appears To Have Remained From His Previous Gamer
Like many TaylorMade staffers, the World No.1 was spotted in the new Qi4D driver, with his model featuring a similar face iteration to his old Qi10
By Matt Cradock Published
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If I Were Starting Golf Again, I'd Avoid These Mistakes (And Focus On 7 Key Things)
Golf can be tough when you're a newbie and, if I were to start the sport again, here are 7 key aspects I would take into account...
By Matt Cradock Published
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Daniel Brown Earns PGA Tour Card After Laurie Canter Joins LIV Golf
Following Laurie Canter's move to the LIV Golf League, it's been confirmed that Daniel Brown has earned the final PGA Tour card after narrowly missing out originally
By Matt Cradock Published
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'He’s Either Going To Be Disappointed That He’s Won 10 Or He Is Going To Be Ecstatic That He’s Got To Five' - Nick Faldo Weighs In On Rory McIlroy Major Debate
McIlroy completed the Career Grand Slam via his victory at The Masters, but Faldo believes 'it will be tough for Rory to win another one' after his emotional success
By Matt Cradock Published
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Another Win For This Iron Brand And A Prototype Scotty Cameron Putter: David Puig's BMW Australian PGA Championship Winning WITB
The Spaniard celebrated his first victory on the DP World Tour in style, as Puig used a mixed bag of Titleist, Ping and Srixon in Brisbane
By Matt Cradock Published
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David Puig Claims Maiden DP World Tour Title At BMW Australian PGA Championship
Puig carded a blemish free final round to secure the victory in Brisbane by two strokes, with the Spaniard earning his first win on the DP World Tour circuit
By Matt Cradock Published
