
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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Want To Copy The Best Putter On The PGA Tour? Now You Can With $50 Off His Chosen Flatstick
Sam Burns ranked as the best putter on the PGA Tour in 2025, with his Odyssey Ai-One #7 S putter now on sale and reduced by $50 at Golf Galaxy
By Matt Cradock Published
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Get Your Child Into Golf This Christmas - One Of The Best Kids Package Sets Is Now 21% Off This Black Friday
One of our favorite kids golf package sets is now reduced by 21% this Black Friday, with the Shorties Golf Junior Package Set an excellent value option for those wanting to get into the game
By Matt Cradock Published
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Our Favorite Budget Rangefinder Just Got Cheaper On Black Friday, And I Don't Expect This Discount To Be Around For Long
We love a great value offer over Black Friday and, when it comes to distance measuring devices, you'll struggle to find one better than the Inesis Golf 900 Rangefinder
By Matt Cradock Published
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The Surprise Iron Brand Used In 53% Of PGA Tour Wins This Year
Srixon have been garnering an impressive record in the iron department for 2025, with at least one of their irons being used for 25 wins on the PGA Tour circuit
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The 4 Brands Who Dominated These Key Equipment Categories On The PGA Tour In 2025
After 11 months of PGA Tour action, some notable trends have developed, with these four brands dominating in some important equipment areas
By Matt Cradock Published
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I've Never Had A Hole-In-One... Here Are 6 Places Where I'd Like To Make My First
I'm desperate to make a hole-in-one and I've dreamed about making an ace on these six par 3s...
By Matt Cradock Published
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Best Black Friday Callaway Deals 2025
We take a look at the best deals on Callaway golf equipment right now.
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Different Colored Grips And A Full Callaway Set-Up: Jeeno Thitikul's CME Group Tour Championship Winning WITB
Thitikul rounded out her excellent 2025 with back-to-back victories at the CME Group Tour Championship, using a full Callaway set-up in the process
By Matt Cradock Published
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Best Black Friday TaylorMade Deals 2025
Black Friday is not far away and given the size of the brand, i've picked out the best deals I have found on TaylorMade equipment.
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Best Titleist Black Friday Deals 2025
We've scoured the internet to find you the best Titleist deals on Black Friday
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A Marker Pen Alignment Aid On His Putter And Another Victory For The Mini Driver: Equipment-Free Agent Sami Valimaki's RSM Classic Winning WITB
Valimaki claimed a maiden PGA Tour title at the RSM Classic, with the equipment-free agent using a mix of Titleist, TaylorMade, Ping and Odyssey to do so
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Best Black Friday Golf Set Deals 2025 - My 9 favorite deals on complete sets right now
A golf set is one of the best and cheapest ways to introduce someone new to the game. Here, we check out some of the best deals leading up to Black Friday...
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Sami Valimaki Makes History After Claiming Maiden PGA Tour Title At The RSM Classic
Valimaki carded a four-under 66 final round via some excellent ball striking to claim the RSM Classic, becoming the first Finnish player to win on the PGA Tour
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'This Is A Disgrace' - Pros Echo Joost Luiten's Frustration After Six-Time DP World Tour Winner Left Out Of $6 Million Event
Luiten is currently first reserve for Africa's Major, the Nedbank Golf Challenge, despite the 39-year-old ending his DP World Tour season 33rd in the Race to Dubai Rankings
By Matt Cradock Published
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Josele Ballester Is One Of The Fastest Players In The World... Here's His PIF Saudi International Winning WITB
The big-hitting Spaniard claimed a first professional title at the PIF Saudi International, with Ballester using a mix of Ping and TaylorMade clubs to win in Riyadh
By Matt Cradock Published
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Anthony Kim Produces First Top 10 In Over A Decade And Best Result Since Returning To The Professional Game
After birdieing the 72nd hole on Saturday, Kim claimed his best finish after returning to action in February 2024, with the American securing a top five result in Riyadh
By Matt Cradock Published
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'I Deeply Regret This Mishap' - Tour Pro Responds After Being Handed 10 Event Suspension Following Rules Breach
After it was revealed that Cedric Gugler was handed a 10-tournament suspension, the Swiss player has given his version of events via his social media channels
By Matt Cradock Published
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Notable Names Miss The Cut At The RSM Classic As Fight For PGA Tour Cards Intensifies
It wasn't just the big names who missed the cut in St Simons Island, as notable players around the FedEx Cup Fall's top 100 bubble also failed to make it into the weekend
By Matt Cradock Published
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Rory McIlroy And Scottie Scheffler Are Two Of Many Professionals To Use This Iron-Wedge Set-Up... But Why?
The World No.1 and No.2 are regarded as the best ball strikers on the planet and, if you were to look in their bags, you would notice their wedges possessing weaker shafts than their irons... but why is that?
By Matt Cradock Published
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LIV Golf Confirms Newest Signing Of Three-Time DP World Tour Winner
Perez will join the Cleeks GC for the 2026 LIV Golf season, with the Frenchman withdrawing from the RSM Classic following the news on Monday evening
By Matt Cradock Published
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I've Played Golf For 20 Years And I Still Don't Understand Why The Honor Rule Exists...
Having played the sport for two decades, I think we would be better off relaxing - or even entirely removing - the honor system from the game of golf
By Matt Cradock Published
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Bridgestone Unveils New Prototype Golf Balls That Jason Day Is Using... And They Could Be Making Their Way Into The Bag Of Tiger Woods
After it was teased that new Bridgestone golf balls were in the works, the company has revealed on social media that the 'VS Prototype Project is finally here'
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RSM Classic 2025: Who Are Our Betting Experts Backing At The PGA Tour Finale?
The final event of the FedEx Cup Fall season takes place at the RSM Classic, but who are the Golf Monthly team backing at what promises to be a dramatic event?
By Matt Cradock Published
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Three Different Ping Drivers And A 4-Wood Feature Among Adam Schenk, Linn Grant And Stewart Cink's Winning WITBs
Adam Schenk, Linn Grant and Stewart Cink all claimed victories on their respective circuits, with the trio using a range of different clubs to do so...
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