
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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Ethan Fang Wins The Amateur Championship After Epic Final With Gavin Tiernan
Ethan Fang birdied the 36th hole to claim a 1-up victory over Gavin Tiernan, who battled bravely over the final day at Royal St George's
By Matt Cradock Last updated
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Ian Poulter Eyeing Open Championship Return After Three Year Absence
The LIV Golfer hasn't featured in an Open Championship since 2022, but is aiming to return to golf's oldest Major via Final Qualifying
By Matt Cradock Published
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15 Big Names Who Missed The Cut At The KPMG Women's PGA Championship
Although a number of big players made the cut at the KPMG Women's PGA Championship, a number of big names were also sent packing early in Texas
By Matt Cradock Published
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KPMG Women's PGA Championship 2025 Tee Times: Round Three
Jeeno Thitikul leads by three strokes going into the weekend at the KPMG Women's PGA Championship, with the 22-year-old searching for a first Major title
By Matt Cradock Last updated
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9 Big Names Languishing In The Ryder Cup Standings
We are just 100 days away from the start of the Ryder Cup and, between now and then, some players have work to do to secure their spot on their respective teams
By Matt Cradock Published
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‘Could Someone Else Have Done A Better Job? Absolutely’ - Assessing Jay Monahan’s Tenure As PGA Tour Commissioner
After being appointed PGA Tour Commissioner in 2017, Monahan is set to step down in 2026. Here, four Golf Monthly writers rate how well he has done in the CEO role
By Matt Cradock Published
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Could A 100/1 Outsider Win The Travelers Championship? Here Are The 8 Best Longshots
Following a big week at the US Open, now could be the time to find some great value via the outsiders at this week's Travelers Championship
By Matt Cradock Published
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Corey Conners Withdraws From The Travelers Championship
After withdrawing from the final round of the US Open last week, Conners won't be present at the Travelers Championship, being replaced by Jhonattan Vegas
By Matt Cradock Published
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Is JJ Spaun Now A Lock For The Ryder Cup? It's Certainly Looking Good For The US Open Winner...
The US Open champion secured the biggest win of his career at Oakmont Country Club and, with it, a great chance of making the US Ryder Cup team in September
By Matt Cradock Published
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Travelers Championship 2025 Expert Picks, Odds And All You Need To Know
The final Signature Event of 2025 gets underway at TPC River Highlands, where World No.1 Scottie Scheffler returns to defend his Travelers Championship title
By Matt Cradock Published
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Now's The Time To Think About Your Open Championship Bets... Here's 8 Players We Expect To Contend At Royal Portrush
Following on from the US Open, there is just one Major championship left on the men's rota, with plenty of value to be had at The Open Championship
By Matt Cradock Published
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10 Players Found Themselves In The Heat Of The Battle At The 2025 US Open… We Rate How They Coped
In a thrilling US Open final day several players found themselves in contention around Oakmont. Here, we rate how they coped on Sunday
By Matt Cradock Published
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Robert MacIntyre Didn't Win The US Open, But Here's Everything He Gets After Incredible Oakmont Performance
MacIntyre registered his best ever finish at a Major championship, with the Scot receiving a number of bonuses despite missing out on the US Open title
By Matt Cradock Published
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US Open 2025: JJ Spaun Holes Miracle 65-Foot Birdie Putt At The 72nd Hole To Win Maiden Major In The Rain At Oakmont
JJ Spaun produced a world-class back-nine on Sunday to post one-under and win the US Open by two strokes at a rain-affected Oakmont Country Club
By Michael Weston Last updated
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LIV Golf Leaderboard At The US Open: Carlos Ortiz Tops Six Who Made The Cut At Oakmont
A total of eight LIV Golfers missed the cut at Oakmont, where low scoring was hard to come by in tough US Open conditions
By Matt Cradock Last updated
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US Open Golf Betting Tips: Post-Cut Odds And Predictions
An eventful two rounds have taken place at Oakmont Country Club and, with scoring a struggle, there is value to be had over the weekend of the US Open
By Matt Cradock Published
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Shane Lowry Endures Embarrassing Rules Blunder At US Open
The Open champion produced a light moment of relief at the par 4 14th, where Lowry picked up his golf ball on the green without marking it
By Matt Cradock Published
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US Open Competitor George Duangmanee Just Shot 35-Over-Par… Here’s Why It’s Not As Bad As You Think
Duangmanee, who made his PGA Tour debut at the Myrtle Beach Classic in May, struggled around the brutal layout of Oakmont, with the 23-year-old finishing dead last
By Matt Cradock Published
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J.J. Spaun What's In The Bag?
We take a look at what's in the bag of PGA Tour winner J.J. Spaun
By Matt Cradock Published
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The Rule Change Six Years Ago That Allows LIV Golf’s Jose Luis Ballester Into The US Open Field
Despite turning professional in June of this year, Ballester is still able to play in the US Open following his US Amateur victory back in August 2024
By Matt Cradock Published
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The $50,000+ Robot Ball Collector Spotted On The US Open Driving Range At Oakmont
Those attending Oakmont Country Club weren't just treated to the world's best on the range, but also a specialized bit of kit picking up the golf balls
By Matt Cradock Published
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'It's Very Worrying Looking At His Press Conference. His Eyes Weren't Alive, The Energy Wasn't There' - Paul McGinley Expresses Rory McIlroy Concern Ahead Of US Open
Speaking at the US Open, Paul McGinley explained how McIlroy's Career Grand Slam win in April has affected his performance, claiming he 'can't feel the energy at the moment'
By Matt Cradock Published
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Oakmont Country Club Possesses The Most Bunkers On The PGA Tour In 2025, But How Many Are There?
It's not just the thick rough and quick greens that players will need to watch out for at Oakmont Country Club, with the course possessing a mammoth 168 bunkers
By Matt Cradock Published
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Church Pew Bunker: Oakmont’s Famous And Fearsome Sand Trap
The Church Pew bunker is one of the most famous, and intimidating, in golf, with the 110-yard long stretch of sand playing its part in previous Major championships
By Matt Cradock Published