
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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'Of Course It Concerns Me. You Don't Want To Shoot High Scores Like The One I Did Today' - Rory McIlroy Endures Torrid Eight-Over-Par Round To Miss RBC Canadian Open Cut
After his eight-over 78 at TPC Toronto, McIlroy revealed he will be 'testing quite a few drivers over the weekend' as his attention turns to Oakmont and the US Open
By Matt Cradock Published
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RBC Canadian Open 2025 Tee Times: Round Three
Cameron Champ leads at the halfway stage of the RBC Canadian Open, with the American searching for a first PGA Tour title since the 3M Open in July 2021
By Matt Cradock Last updated
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Rory McIlroy Among 10 Big Names Who Missed The Cut At RBC Canadian Open
McIlroy's struggles off the tee continued at TPC Toronto, with the five-time Major winner among the big names who missed the cut at the RBC Canadian Open
By Matt Cradock Published
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My Golf Club Membership Has Increased 36%... And That's Not Even The Most Disgraceful Part!
My golf club membership has increased a whopping 36% in 2025, but the worst part is that it's been changed without my permission, or any consultation
By Matt Cradock Published
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We Tried To Work Out Scottie Scheffler’s Handicap In 2025. Here’s What The Data Says…
What would Scottie Scheffler's handicap be if he wasn't a professional golfer? We run through the numbers and the rounds to try and find out...
By Matt Cradock Published
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'A Lot Of The Guys (On LIV) Aren’t In The Majors That Would Have Been If They Were Playing The PGA Tour. That’s A Huge Downfall. We Didn’t Get To Play In The Majors. We Weren’t In The Masters Anymore’ - Caddie On LIV Golf vs PGA Tour Differences
Veteran looper, Kenny Harms, has caddied on both the PGA Tour and LIV Golf League. Speaking to Golf Monthly, the experienced caddie details the main differences between the two circuits
By Matt Cradock Published
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'I Couldn’t Move It For At Least A Week' - Jason Day Provides Injury Update Ahead Of US Open
The Australian hasn't featured in a tournament since the PGA Championship, with Day explaining how a wrist injury meant he had to miss this week's RBC Canadian Open
By Matt Cradock Published
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Could Jose Luis Ballester Join LIV Golf After Turning Down Korn Ferry Tour Card?
The Spaniard has declined Korn Ferry Tour membership via the PGA Tour University rankings, with Ballester reportedly close to a possible LIV Golf appearance
By Matt Cradock Published
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YouTube Star Grant Horvat Set For Korn Ferry Tour's BMW Charity Pro-Am
The YouTuber is set to tee it up in the celebrity section of the Korn Ferry Tour's BMW Charity Pro-Am, with Horvat confirmed in the field alongside some familiar names
By Matt Cradock Published
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Bryson DeChambeau Follows Tiger Woods With President Trump White House Visit
The US Open champion made the visit to the White House on Sunday, where DeChambeau was seen striking golf balls on the South Lawn
By Matt Cradock Published
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RBC Canadian Open Prize Money Payout 2025
One of the most historic events in golf returns at TPC Toronto, where a number of big names are competing for a large tournament purse
By Matt Cradock Published
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RBC Canadian Open 2025 Picks, Odds And Predictions
The PGA Tour moves to Canada this week and the historic RBC Canadian Open. Take a look at who our betting experts are backing at TPC Toronto
By Matt Cradock Published
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Maja Stark Holds Off Nelly Korda To Claim Maiden Major At US Women's Open
Maja Stark held off Nelly Korda and Rio Takeda to claim the US Women's Open and her first Major title
By Matt Cradock Last updated
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The Surprising Golf Ball Manufacturer PGA Tour Winner Ben Griffin Uses
Ben Griffin has enjoyed an excellent start to 2025, with one of the reasons being down to his golf ball, the Maxfli Tour X
By Matt Cradock Published
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'Before You Make Assumptions, Make Sure You Get All The Facts Right Before Basing It On Pictures And Little Clips' - Lexi Thompson Responds To US Women's Open Slow Play Criticism
The Major winner responded to slow play critics at the US Women's Open, with Thompson claiming her group waited on every single hole due to the group in front
By Matt Cradock Published
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2 Drivers And 5 Wedges... Does This Korn Ferry Tour Player Have The Strangest What's In The Bag Setup?
Christo Lamprecht shared his what's in the bag for the UNC Health Championship, with it featuring two different drivers and a total of five wedges
By Matt Cradock Published
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Justin Rose Jumps 50 Spots Up The Leaderboard At The Memorial Tournament After Pre-Event Putter Swap
The Englishman swapped putters prior to the start of The Memorial Tournament, with Rose using the new TaylorMade Spider 5K-ZT and leading the field in Strokes Gained: Putting after 36 holes
By Matt Cradock Published
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Despite Having To Use A Competitor's Set Of Golf Clubs, This Tour Pro Remains In US Women's Open Contention
Amari Avery endured a wild start to the US Women's Open, with the American forced to use a set of golf clubs from her fellow player, Gabriela Ruffels
By Matt Cradock Published
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'I Wonder How Many Groups Are Going To Be On The Tee Box?' - Nelly Korda Fears Slow Play Issues At The US Women's Open
The World No.1 claimed that Erin Hills will test every facet of her game, with Korda pinpointing one particular green to look out for at the US Women's Open
By Matt Cradock Published
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‘If You’re On The Korn Ferry Tour, There’s Only 10 Caddies That Are Actually Putting Any Money In The Bank And That Are Actually Covering Their Expenses’ - Veteran 35+ Year Looper On Realities Of Life As A Pro Caddie
The life of a professional caddie can be a lucrative one, but away from the top circuits and players are smaller paychecks and uncertain work circumstances
By Matt Cradock Published
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After Months Of Speculation The PGA Tour Confirms Changes And New Format For The Season-Ending Tour Championship
Along with the PGA Tour getting rid of the current 'starting strokes' format, its Rules Committee will also implement a course setup that will encourage more risk/reward moments
By Matt Cradock Published
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Memorial Tournament 2025 Picks, Predictions And Odds
Scottie Scheffler returns to defend his Memorial Tournament title at Muirfield Village Golf Club, which plays as the seventh Signature Event of the season
By Matt Cradock Published
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'Most Guys Don’t Give Them Their Real Driver Anyway' - US Open Winner Makes Bold Claim About Club Testing
Speaking on the SiriusXM PGA Tour Radio show, Lucas Glover claimed that some players on the professional circuit take advantage of a loophole when it comes to driver testing
By Matt Cradock Published
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Padraig Harrington Involved In Bizarre Rules Incident While In Contention At Senior PGA Championship
Harrington had been leading the Senior PGA Championship with a handful of holes remaining, when a bizarre rules incident at the 14th led to a birdie
By Matt Cradock Published