
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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Lottie Woad Details Equipment Issue After Moving Into 54-Hole LPGA Tour LeadAfter noticing her putter grip wasn't on straight, Woad has found herself leading going into the final round of the Kroger Queen City Championship
By Matt Cradock Published
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Alex Smalley WITB 2026: A 4-Wood And Prototype Putter Highlight Full Ping Set-UpCheck out what clubs Ping staffer, Alex Smalley, is using for the 2026 season
By Matt Cradock Published
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Best Major Leaderboard Of All Time? Why The PGA Championship Final Round Could Be An All-Time ClassicAlex Smalley leads at six-under-par going into the final round in Philadelphia, but the caliber and mix of names in close quarters means we're in for an epic
By Matt Cradock Published
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Alex Smalley Leads PGA Championship, Big Names Within Touching Distance Ahead Of Epic SundayAlex Smalley moved clear of a bunched leaderboard on Moving Day to lead by two with one round to play
By Elliott Heath Last updated
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How A Putter Change 10 Minutes Prior To His Tee Time Helped This Tour Pro Make A Big Move At The PGA ChampionshipKristoffer Reitan changed his putter just 10 minutes before his third round tee time on Saturday, with the move leading to a five-under 65 at Aronimink Golf Club
By Matt Cradock Published
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Rory McIlroy's 2011 US Open Winning Shirt Goes Up For Sale At Near $300,000 Asking PriceMcIlroy's 2011 US Open polo has hit Golden Age Auctions' website, with the shirt an historic one that will set you back a near $300,000
By Matt Cradock Published
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Watch The Terrifying Moment Wyndham Clark Almost Hits Spectator At The PGA ChampionshipBoth Clark and the surrounding spectators endured a frightening moment on Friday at the PGA Championship, when the former almost struck fans with his golf ball
By Matt Cradock Published
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Sahith Theegala Endures Terrible PGA Championship Break As Missing Golf Ball Leads To PenaltyPlaying the par 4 10th, Theegala somehow lost his approach from a fairway bunker, with the incident leading to a damaging triple bogey seven
By Matt Cradock Published
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Who Are The Best Active Male Golfers Yet To Win A Major?A number of top-quality players have secured one of the four men's Majors in golf, but some big names are yet to lift one of the game's coveted trophies
By Matt Cradock Published
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Garrick Higgo Reveals Reasoning For Late Tee Time Penalty At PGA ChampionshipAfter he was penalized for being late to his first round tee time at the PGA Championship, Higgo explained what actually happened prior to the bizarre incident
By Matt Cradock Published
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5 Notable Past Winners Missing The 2026 PGA ChampionshipThe PGA Championship boasts a world-class field, but a number of former champions won't be teeing it up at Aronimink Golf Club in 2026
By Matt Cradock Published
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The Most Popular Driver On Tour Just Got An Upgrade: First Look At Titleist GTSMany notable names have already put the new Titleist GTS range in play and now the key tech details of the new drivers and fairways have been revealed
By Matt Cradock Published
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Is Brooks Koepka Set To Make A Big Equipment Change Prior To The PGA Championship?The three-time PGA Championship winner was seen experimenting with several new putters ahead of the second men's Major at Aronimink Golf Club
By Matt Cradock Published
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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
By Matt Cradock Last updated
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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
By Matt Cradock Published
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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
By Matt Cradock Published
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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
